Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White vs Viewsonic PA503SP data projector Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Grey, White

53specifications compared
19differ
34identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
- PA503SP data projector Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Grey, White:SVGA (800x600)
Supported aspect ratios
- MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
- PA503SP data projector Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Grey, White:4:3, 16:9
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:10000 h
- PA503SP data projector Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Grey, White:15000 h
Lamp power
- MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:200 W
- PA503SP data projector Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Grey, White:190 W
Offset
- MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:110%
- PA503SP data projector Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Grey, White:120%
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1
- PA503SP data projector Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Grey, White:3
S-Video inputs quantity
- MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1
- PA503SP data projector Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Grey, White:0
Audio (L/R) in
- MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1
- PA503SP data projector Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Grey, White:0

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Comparison of MX550, PA503SP
94 specifications	A BenQ MX550 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White Model MX550 View product	B Viewsonic PA503SP data projector Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 3D Grey, White Model PA503SP View product
Projector2 differ
Projector brightness	3600 ANSI lumens	3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	SVGA (800x600)
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3	4:3, 16:9
Screen size compatibility	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.19 - 13.11 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22000:1
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, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 40°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm (0.55")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMD
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	20000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	5000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	15000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	200 W	190 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 - 24.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.56 - 2.68
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1x
Throw ratio	1.96 - 2.15:1	1.96 - 2.15:1
OffsetDiffers	110%	120%
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modes	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
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 quantity	1	1
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Smart TV	No	No
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Spanish, Farsi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese	Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
Number of OSD languagesDiffers	30	22
Sleep timerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Product colourDiffers	White	Grey, White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	260 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	280 W
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	100-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 1499 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	296 mm	294 mm
DepthDiffers	221 mm	218 mm
HeightDiffers	120 mm	110 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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