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
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
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
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	200 W	210 W
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 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
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	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
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Design1 differ
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	270 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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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