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BenQ MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White vs BenQ PX9230 Large venue projector 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 24identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:3600 ANSI lumens
    • PX9230 Large venue projector 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:6000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
    • PX9230 Large venue projector 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:XGA (1024x768)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:20000:1
    • PX9230 Large venue projector 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:6000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • PX9230 Large venue projector 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:-40 - 40°
    • PX9230 Large venue projector 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:-30 - 30°
  • Service life of light source
    • MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:5000 h
    • PX9230 Large venue projector 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:3000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:10000 h
    • PX9230 Large venue projector 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:4000 h
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:2
    • PX9230 Large venue projector 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:3

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Comparison of MS550, PX9230
91 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3600 ANSI lumens6000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs20000:16000:1
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3, 16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range15 - 102 kHz15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range23 - 120 Hz23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for oneLampUnknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs10000 h4000 h
Lamp powerKnown for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one22 - 24.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.56 - 2.68Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.1:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.96 - 2.15:1Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one110%Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-5 - 5%
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50%
Number of optional lenses supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3D ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modes480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces6 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers02
Composite video in11
DVI portDiffersNoYes
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) inDiffers02
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inYesYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BNC input portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
12V triggerKnown 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
Card reader integratedNoNo
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot included
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers33 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB35 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Thai, Turkish
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorLarge venue projector
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs270 W460 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source355 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg8.6 kg
WidthDiffers296 mm431 mm
DepthDiffers221 mm320.5 mm
HeightDiffers120 mm167 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedAC, VGAAC, VGA
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C

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