Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White vs Viewsonic PS600W data projector Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 35identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:3600 ANSI lumens
    • PS600W data projector Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3500 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
    • PS600W data projector Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4:3
    • PS600W data projector Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:10000 h
    • PS600W data projector Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:15000 h
  • Throw ratio
    • MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:1.96 - 2.15:1
    • PS600W data projector Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:0.5:1
  • Analog signal format system
    • MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:NTSC, PAL, SECAM
    • PS600W data projector Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:NTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAM
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:2
    • PS600W data projector Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3
  • S-Video inputs quantity
    • MS550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:1
    • PS600W data projector Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:0

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Comparison of MS550, PS600W
90 specifications
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3600 ANSI lumens3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Screen size compatibility762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 - 1.9 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22000:1
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, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-26 - 26°
Keystone correction, vertical-40 - 40°-40 - 40°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.65 cm (0.65")
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMD
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one20000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3, 16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source5000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs10000 h15000 h
Lamp power200 W200 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
Throw ratioDiffers1.96 - 2.15:10.5:1
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
OffsetKnown for one110%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAM
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 832 x 624, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1152 x 870, 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1280 x 960, 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+),
Supported video modes480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Full HDKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers10
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) in00
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inYesYes
PC Audio outYesYes
AC (power) inYesYes
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Featuresidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC, cTUVus
Noise levelKnown for one33 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one29 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W10 W
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorShort throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs270 W260 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3000 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers296 mm292 mm
DepthDiffers221 mm236 mm
HeightDiffers120 mm115 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source365 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source188 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Cables includedAC, VGAAC, VGA
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85286200
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11

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