Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black vs NEC V311W Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

41specifications compared
23differ
18identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:3000 ANSI lumens
- V311W Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3100 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black:SVGA (800x600)
- V311W Standard throw projector 3100 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
- V311W Standard throw projector 3100 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
- V311W Standard throw projector 3100 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
- V311W Standard throw projector 3100 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
- V311W Standard throw projector 3100 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
- V311W Standard throw projector 3100 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
- V311W Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.55 - 1.7:1

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Comparison of MS521P, V311W
80 specifications	A BenQ MS521P Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Black Model MS521P View product	B NEC V311W Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model V311W View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	3100 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	13000:1	3000:1
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
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")	1930.4 - 19354.8 mm (76 - 762")
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 - 11 m
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.65 cm (0.65")
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	3000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	225 W
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5000 h
Lens system1 differ
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
Throw ratioDiffers	1.86 - 2.04:1	1.55 - 1.7:1
OffsetKnown for one	120%	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	800 x 600 (SVGA)	1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	Mini-USB B	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	33 dB
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
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, ErP, TUV GS
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
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	268 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
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
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers	1	0
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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