Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black vs NEC V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

42specifications compared
22differ
20identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:3000 ANSI lumens
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:2800 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:SVGA (800x600)
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:13000:1
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3000:1
Horizontal scan range
- MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:15 - 102 kHz
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range
- MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:23 - 120 Hz
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:50 - 120 Hz
Service life of light source
- MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:4500 h
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3000 h
Lamp power
- MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:190 W
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:225 W
Throw ratio
- MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:1.86 - 2.04:1
- V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.55 - 1.7:1

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Comparison of MS521P, V281W
84 specifications	A BenQ MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black Model MS521P View product	B NEC V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model V281W View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	3000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")	1930.4 - 19354.8 mm (76 - 762")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 - 11 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.65 cm (0.65")
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	225 W
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Throw ratioDiffers	1.86 - 2.04:1	1.55 - 1.7:1
Focal length rangeKnown for one	21 - 23.1 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.56 - 2.8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	120%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	800 x 600 (SVGA)	1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	Mini-USB B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	33 dB
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, ErP, TUV GS
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	7 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	268 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	283 mm	310 mm
DepthDiffers	222 mm	247 mm
Height	95 mm	95 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
RS-232 ports	1	1

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