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BenQ MS524AE

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37 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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The BenQ MS524A is discontinued as of Spring 2018. For more information about recent models, check out our updated projector review. The BenQ MS524A...Read more
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Pros

  • the buttons are well laid out and easy to press
  • vivid colors
  • a bright lamp

Cons

  • The back legs are not adjustable
  • No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
  • BenQ MS524A has been discontinued

Key specs

  • DLP
  • 3300 lm
  • no
  • 4500 h
  • , 32 dB

BenQ MS524AE - Pros & Cons

BenQ MS524AE

Pros

  • the buttons are well laid out and easy to press
  • vivid colors
  • a bright lamp
  • and a reasonably quiet fan
  • remained sharp and lifelike
  • the focus and zoom knobs feel solid and are smooth enough to make minute adjustments

Cons

  • The back legs are not adjustable
  • No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
  • BenQ MS524A has been discontinued
  • It is not backlit and has fairly small
  • The fan did ramp up and get noisier at times

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BenQ MS524AE - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeDLP
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Design
Design typeDesktop projector
Colour of productWhite
Built-in displayyes
Cable lock slotyes
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Dimensions
Width13.09 in
Height3.9 in
Depth8.44 in
Weight5.25 lb
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Lighting
Type of lampUHP
Lamp life max (normal)4500.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)6000.0 h
Bulb power203.0 W
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Features
Handheld remote controlyes
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HIN
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
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Audio features
Built-in speakersyes
Number of built-in speakers1
RMS rated power2.0 W
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Connectivity
Number of composite video inputs1
Serial interface typeRS-232
DVI inno
Number of HDMI inputs2
Number of S-Video inputs1
VGA inyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
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Technical details
Noise level< 32
Noise level (economic mode)29.0 dB
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Optics
Focal length range (f-f)21.8 - 25.6
Throw ratio1.94 - 2.32
Aperture range (F-F)2.46 - 2.66
Zoom ratio1.2 x
Offset106.0 %
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Image
Screen size compatibility60 - 300
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1200
Native aspect ratio4:3
Brightness (max)3300.0 lm
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Supported 3D formats
  • Frame Sequential
  • Frame packing
  • Side by side
  • Top and bottom
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)no
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • SECAM
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Power
Power consumption (typical)252.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)211.0 W
Power consumption (max)260.0 W

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