Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White vs Epson PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White

55specifications compared
26differ
29identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Projection technology
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:DLP
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:20000:1
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:15000:1
Native aspect ratio
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4:3
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:16:10
Supported aspect ratios
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4:3, 16:9
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:16:10
Keystone correction, vertical
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:-40 - 40°
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:-30 - 30°
Service life of light source
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:5000 h
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:6000 h
Lamp power
- MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:200 W
- PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:210 W

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Comparison of MS550, U42+
85 specifications	A BenQ MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White Model MS550 View product	B Epson PowerLite U42+ Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White Model U42+ View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightness	3600 ANSI lumens	3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	15000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:9	16:10
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 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
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.7 cm (0.67")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	10000 h	10000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	200 W	210 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	22 - 24.1 mm	20.42 - 24.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.56 - 2.68	1.5 - 1.71
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.96 - 2.15:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	110%	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Video2 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
3D	No	No
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)	Yes	Yes
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	28 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceiling, Front, Rear
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
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 colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	270 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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.8 kg
WidthDiffers	296 mm	302 mm
DepthDiffers	221 mm	249 mm
HeightDiffers	120 mm	87 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers	1	0
Lamp-door protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C

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