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BenQ MS527 vs Optoma S331

11.14 in
3.74 in
BenQ MS527 Projector
BenQ MS527
11.73 in
3.8 in
Optoma S331 Projector
Optoma S331
Available colors
User rating
52
3.8 out of 5
52 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
30 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
1 %
36
4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

BenQ MS527BenQ MS527
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Projector typeDLPDLP

Connectivity

BenQ MS527BenQ MS527
Optoma S331Optoma S331
DVI innono
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version1.4a1.4a
Number of HDMI inputs12
MHLnoyes
USByesyes
USB 2.011
VGA inyesyes
AC (power) inputyesyes

Design

BenQ MS527BenQ MS527
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Design typeDesktop projectorDesktop projector
Colour of productWhiteBlack
Built-in displaynono

Technical details

BenQ MS527BenQ MS527
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Noise level< 33< 29
Noise level (economic mode)28.0 dB29.0 dB

Dimensions

BenQ MS527BenQ MS527
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Width11.14 in11.73 in
Height3.74 in3.8 in
Depth8.74 in9.06 in
Weight4.19 lb4.78 lb

Optics

BenQ MS527BenQ MS527
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Focal length range (f-f)22.04 - 24.1421.85 - 24.01
Throw ratio1.96 - 2.151.94 - 2.16
Aperture range (F-F)2.56 - 2.682.4 - 2.53
Zoom ratio1.1 x1.1 x
Projection distance2.4 - 11.951 - 12
Offset120.0 %115.0 %

Lighting

BenQ MS527BenQ MS527
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Type of lampBulbBulb
Lamp life max (normal)4500.0 h5000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)6000.0 h10000.0 h
Bulb power190.0 W195.0 W

Image

BenQ MS527BenQ MS527
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Screen size152 - 30028 - 304.3
Screen size compatibility60 - 30027.78 - 304.4
Resolution800 x 600 px800 x 600 px
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Aspect ratio4:3
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)3300.0 lm3200.0 lm
Contrast ratio13000:122000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p

Features

BenQ MS527BenQ MS527
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Handheld remote controlyesyes
On Screen Display (OSD)yesyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • VIE

Communication

BenQ MS527BenQ MS527
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Ethernet connectionnono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Compatibility

BenQ MS527BenQ MS527
Optoma S331Optoma S331
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
Glasses includednono
HD readynoyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)nono
HDRnono
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL

Audio features

BenQ MS527BenQ MS527
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Built-in speakersyesyes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power2.0 W2.0 W

Power

BenQ MS527BenQ MS527
Optoma S331Optoma S331
Power consumption (typical)270.0 W225.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)220.0 W187.0 W

Pros & Cons

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