Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White vs BenQ MX604 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White

61specifications compared
5differ
56identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
- MX604 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:0
- MX604 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1
Noise level
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:33 dB
- MX604 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:32 dB
Power consumption (typical)
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:270 W
- MX604 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:260 W

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Comparison of MS550, MX604
84 specifications	A BenQ MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White Model MS550 View product	B BenQ MX604 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White Model MX604 View product
Projector1 differ
Projector brightness	3600 ANSI lumens	3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)	20000:1	20000:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Screen size compatibility	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	102 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical	-40 - 40°	-40 - 40°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.023 kHz
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	5000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	10000 h	10000 h
Lamp power	200 W	200 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens systemidentical
Focal length range	22 - 24.1 mm	22 - 24.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	2.56 - 2.68	2.56 - 2.68
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom ratio	1.1:1	1.1:1
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1x
Throw ratio	1.96 - 2.15:1	1.96 - 2.15:1
OffsetKnown for one	110%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
HD-Ready	Yes	Yes
3D	No	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modes	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) in	0	0
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio in	Yes	Yes
PC Audio out	Yes	Yes
PC in (D-Sub)	Yes	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	29 dB	29 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Product colour	White	White
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
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	260 W
Power consumption (standby)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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.3 kg	2.3 kg
Width	296 mm	296 mm
Depth	221 mm	221 mm
Height	120 mm	120 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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