Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS524 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White vs BenQ MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White

62specifications compared
23differ
39identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MS524 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MS524 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:SVGA (800x600)
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:XGA (1024x768)
Supported aspect ratios
- MS524 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:4:3, 16:9, 16:10
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:4:3
Screen size compatibility
- MS524 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- MS524 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:-40 - 40°
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:-15 - 15°
Service life of light source
- MS524 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:4500 h
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MS524 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:10000 h
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:7000 h
Lamp power
- MS524 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:190 W
- MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:240 W

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Comparison of MS524, MX842UST
81 specifications	A BenQ MS524 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White Model MS524 View product	B BenQ MX842UST Ultra short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White Model MX842UST View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	XGA (1024x768)
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:9, 16:10	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	914.4 - 7620 mm (36 - 300")	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-15 - 15°
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	7000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	240 W
Lens system3 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 ratioDiffers	1.1:1	Fixed
Throw ratioDiffers	1.86 - 2.04:1	0.47:1
OffsetDiffers	120%	153%
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.53
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-B	Mini-USB B
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Features1 differ
Noise levelKnown for one	32 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	30 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesDiffers	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	3D, Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Multimedia2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	20 W
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Ultra short throw projector
PlacementKnown for one	Ceiling	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	330 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one	280 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	220 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 3000 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.9 kg	5.4 kg
WidthDiffers	283 mm	339 mm
DepthDiffers	222 mm	322.8 mm
HeightDiffers	95 mm	236.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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