Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White vs BenQ W11000 Large venue projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 21identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:3300 ANSI lumens
    • W11000 Large venue projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:2200 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:SVGA (800x600)
    • W11000 Large venue projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:15000:1
    • W11000 Large venue projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:50000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:4:3
    • W11000 Large venue projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:16:9
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")
    • W11000 Large venue projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:2413 - 4572 mm (95 - 180")
  • Service life of light source
    • MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:4500 h
    • W11000 Large venue projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:3000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:10000 h
    • W11000 Large venue projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:6000 h
  • Lamp power
    • MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:203 W
    • W11000 Large venue projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:240 W

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Comparison of MS531, W11000
97 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3300 ANSI lumens2200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs15000:150000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")2413 - 4572 mm (95 - 180")
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one15 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one0.12 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one0.023 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.073 billion colours
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers4500 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs10000 h6000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers203 W240 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers21.8 - 25.6 mm20.54 - 30.31 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.46 - 2.662.05 - 2.37
Zoom ratioDiffers1.2:11.5:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.94 - 2.32‎1.36 - 2.03:1
OffsetKnown for one106%Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-27 - 27%
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-65 - 65%
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PAL, SECAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported 3D formatsKnown for oneFrame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottomUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)640 x 480 (VGA), 3840 x 2160
Supported video modesDiffers480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers21
Composite video inDiffers10
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers10
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4a/2.0
12V triggerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
MHL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot included
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers32 dB26 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB23 dB
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffersArabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Thai, TurkishArabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Preset modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSilence, Bright, Cinema, Custom, Vivid photo
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorLarge venue projector
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
PlacementDiffersDesktopDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome cinema
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs252 W384 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one260 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one211 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (network standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.38 kg14.8 kg
WidthDiffers332.4 mm470.7 mm
DepthDiffers241.3 mm564.7 mm
HeightDiffers99 mm224.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C

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