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BenQ MS517H

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User ratings:
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40 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
The BenQ MS517, a budget DLP projector geared to classrooms, provides solid data image quality, and video quality suitable for short to mid-length clips.Read more
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. Is it among the best projector screens? The MS517 is compact in size but has a full range of inputs for using it with a […]Read more
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Pros

  • it has excellent data image quality as well
  • eco-friendly and 3D-capable as
  • solid data image quality

Cons

  • kept the image from being blocked by passersby
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • The active shutter 3D glasses are not included

Key specs

  • DLP
  • 152.4, 300 in
  • 800, 600 px
  • 3300 lm
  • yes
  • , 33 dB

BenQ MS517H - Pros & Cons

BenQ MS517H

Pros

  • it has excellent data image quality as well
  • eco-friendly and 3D-capable as
  • solid data image quality
  • several eco-friendly features

Cons

  • kept the image from being blocked by passersby
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • The active shutter 3D glasses are not included
  • yellow tinting and fringing in some white areas
  • somewhat blurred at the second smallest size

BenQ MS517H - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeDLP
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Design
Design typeDesktop projector
Colour of productWhite
Built-in displayno
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Dimensions
Width11.14 in
Height3.49 in
Depth8.74 in
Weight4.19 lb
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Lighting
Bulb power190.0 W
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Features
Quick start guideyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Memory card readerno
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • TUR
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Glasses includedno
HD readyno
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yes
HDRno
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 270
Power consumption (typical)270.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)220.0 W
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm outputyes
Analogue 3.5mm inputyes
Number of composite video inputs1
Composite inputyes
Serial interface typeRS-232
DVI inno
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4a
Number of HDMI inputs1
Number of S-Video inputs1
Number of headphone outputs1
Microphone inputyes
Other connectors5mm output
S-video inputyes
USByes
USB 2.01
VGA inyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports2
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Technical details
Noise level< 33
Noise level (economic mode)28.0 dB
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Optics
Focal length range (f-f)22.04 - 24.14
Throw ratio1.96 - 2.15
Aperture range (F-F)2.56 - 2.68
Zoom ratio1.1 x
Zoom typeManual
Offset120.0 %
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Image
Screen size152.4 - 300
Screen size compatibility60 - 300
Resolution800 x 600 px
Number of colours1.07 billion colours
Native aspect ratio4:3
Aspect ratio
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)3300.0 lm
Contrast ratio13000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
Preset modes
  • Cinema
  • Custom
  • Dynamic
  • Presentation
  • sRGB
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Communication
Ethernet connectionno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Audio features
Built-in speakersyes
Number of built-in speakers1
RMS rated power2.0 W

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