Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White vs BenQ TK800 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Turquoise, White

44specifications compared
23differ
21identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:3600 ANSI lumens
- TK800 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Turquoise, White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
- TK800 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Turquoise, White:1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:20000:1
- TK800 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Turquoise, White:10000:1
Native aspect ratio
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4:3
- TK800 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Turquoise, White:16:9
Service life of light source
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:5000 h
- TK800 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Turquoise, White:4000 h
Lamp power
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:200 W
- TK800 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Turquoise, White:240 W
Focal length range
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:22 - 24.1 mm
- TK800 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Turquoise, White:15.57 - 18.67 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:2.56 - 2.68
- TK800 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Turquoise, White:1.94 - 2.06

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Comparison of MS550, TK800
80 specifications	A BenQ MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White Model MS550 View product	B BenQ TK800 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Turquoise, White Model TK800 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3600 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibility	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical	-40 - 40°	-40 - 40°
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	10000 h	10000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	200 W	240 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	22 - 24.1 mm	15.57 - 18.67 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.56 - 2.68	1.94 - 2.06
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.96 - 2.15:1	1.47 - 1.76:1
Offset	110%	110%
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DDiffers	No	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesDiffers	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Frame Sequential, Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bright cinema, Cinema, Sports
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
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
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
12V triggerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise level	33 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	29 dB	29 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	White	Turquoise, White
PlacementKnown for one	Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	330 W
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	100-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	4.2 kg
WidthDiffers	296 mm	353 mm
DepthDiffers	221 mm	272 mm
HeightDiffers	120 mm	135 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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