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BenQ MS517

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Editorial reviews:
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The three biggest obstacles to using a front projector has been its physical size, the space needed between the lens and the surface on which the image is projected and the cost. BenQ’s MS517 SmartEco Projector shatters all of these with a large and competent image that can be used for a multitude of purposes. …Read more
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Pros

  • solid data image quality
  • Color balance was also good
  • the video quality is best described as watchable

Cons

  • 3D support tends to be limited in most projectors
  • BenQ doesn't include a carrying case
  • 3D works only with 144Hz DLP-link glasses

Key specs

  • DLP
  • 37, 300 in
  • 800, 600 px
  • 2800 lm
  • no
  • 37, 300 m
  • 4500 h
  • , 32 dB

BenQ MS517 - Pros & Cons

BenQ MS517

Pros

  • solid data image quality
  • Color balance was also good
  • the video quality is best described as watchable
  • Strong Points Near-excellent data image quality
  • Image Quality The projectors ability to handle high resolutions was very impressive
  • a strong performer in the black levels
  • MS517 is also very capable in terms of inputs
  • eco-friendly and 3D-capable as
  • it has excellent data image quality as well
  • several eco-friendly features

Cons

  • 3D support tends to be limited in most projectors
  • BenQ doesn't include a carrying case
  • 3D works only with 144Hz DLP-link glasses
  • Bright shades were a touch yellowish in the brightest mode
  • only for video
  • kept the image from being blocked by passersby
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • somewhat blurred at the second smallest size
  • yellow tinting and fringing in some white areas
  • The active shutter 3D glasses are not included

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BenQ MS517 - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeDLP
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Design
Design typeDesktop projector
Colour of productBlack
Built-in displayno
Cable lock slotyes
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Dimensions
Width11.92 in
Height4.4 in
Depth8.73 in
Weight5.07 lb
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Lighting
Lamp life max (normal)4500.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)6000.0 h
Bulb power190.0 W
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Features
Quick start guideyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Bluetoothno
Memory card readerno
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • TUR
Optical disc player typeNot included
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
HD readyno
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)no
HDRno
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • SECAM
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Audio features
Built-in speakersyes
Number of built-in speakers1
RMS rated power2.0 W
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm outputyes
Analogue 3.5mm inputno
Analogue RCA stereo inputyes
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Number of composite video inputs1
Composite inputyes
Serial interface typeRS-232
DVI inno
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4
Number of HDMI inputs1
HDCPno
Number of S-Video inputs1
Headphone outputyes
Number of headphone outputs1
Microphone inputyes
S-video inputyes
USByes
USB connector typeUSB Type-B
USB 2.01
USB powered (only mha USB)no
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports3
AC (power) inputyes
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Technical details
Noise level< 32
Noise level (economic mode)30.0 dB
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Optics
Focal length range (f-f)21.95 - 24.18
Throw ratio1.97 - 2.17
Aperture range (F-F)2.51 - 2.69
Zoom ratio1.1 x
Projection distance37 - 300
Offset130.0 %
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Image
Screen size37 - 300
Screen size compatibility37 - 300
Resolution800 x 600 px
Number of colours1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 640 x 480
Native aspect ratio4:3
Aspect ratio4:3
Brightness (max)2800.0 lm
Contrast ratio13000:1
Dynamic contrast13000:1
Video formats supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
Preset modes
  • Cinema
  • Custom
  • Dynamic
  • Presentation
  • sRGB
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Communication
Ethernet connectionno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
Memory Stick
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 245
Power consumption (typical)245.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W

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