Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White vs BenQ X12000 Large venue projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black

51specifications compared
29differ
22identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:3300 ANSI lumens
- X12000 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)
- X12000 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
- X12000 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
- X12000 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")
- X12000 Large venue projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:2413 - 7620 mm (95 - 300")
Service life of light source
- MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:4500 h
- X12000 Large venue projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:20000 h
Focal length range
- MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:21.8 - 25.6 mm
- X12000 Large venue projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:20.54 - 30.31 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White:2.46 - 2.66
- X12000 Large venue projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black:2.05 - 2.37

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Comparison of MS531, X12000
84 specifications	A BenQ MS531 Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D White Model MS531 View product	B BenQ X12000 Large venue projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) Black Model X12000 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3300 ANSI lumens	2200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	15000:1	50000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 7620 mm (60 - 300")	2413 - 7620 mm (95 - 300")
Horizontal scan range	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	15 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	0.12 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	0.023 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours
Light source1 differ
Light source typeKnown for one	Lamp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	10000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one	203 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21.8 - 25.6 mm	20.54 - 30.31 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.46 - 2.66	2.05 - 2.37
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	1.5:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.94 - 2.32‎	1.36 - 2.03:1
OffsetKnown for one	106%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-27 - 27%
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-65 - 65%
Video4 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Frame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	640 x 480 (VGA), 3840 x 2160
Supported video modesDiffers	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	29 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Arabic, 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, Turkish	Arabic, 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, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Large venue projector
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	252 W	530 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one	260 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	211 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 (network standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.38 kg	18.5 kg
WidthDiffers	332.4 mm	470.7 mm
DepthDiffers	241.3 mm	564.7 mm
HeightDiffers	99 mm	224.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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