BenQ MS524 vs Epson Home Cinema 2030 review
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In this review, we will talk about BenQ MS524 vs Epson Home Cinema 2030 comparison. Based on our rating, MS524 has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 7 for Home Cinema 2030.
Advantages BenQ MS524 over Epson Home Cinema 2030
- Better brightness: 3200 vs 2000 lumens
- Lower noise level, 33 dB vs 37 dB
- Lower power consumption, 270 W vs 285 W
Advantages Epson Home Cinema 2030 over BenQ MS524
- Bigger projection screen size: 34-328 inch vs 30-300 inch
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 5000 vs 4500 hours
- More HDMI connectors: 2 vs 1
Common features and specifications
- 3D support
- Integrated speakers
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Common
Product
BenQ MS524
Epson Home Cinema 2030
Model
MS524
Home Cinema 2030
Brand
BenQ
Epson
Reviews
239
179
Resolution
Native resolution
800 x 600
1920 x 1080
Max resolution (resized)
1600 x 1200
1920 x 1080
Resolution abbreviation
SVGA
Full HD
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
30-300
34-328
Projection distance, m/ft
1.2 - 12.4/3.2 - 39.3
1.4 - 6.1/3.2 - 19.6
Aspect ratio
4:3
16:9
Brightness, lumens
3200
2000
Contrast ratio
13000:1
15000:1
Throw ratio range
1.86:1 - 2.0:14
1.22:1 - 1.47:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Projection system
DLP
3LCD
Noise level, dBA
33
37
Power consumption, W
270
285
Features
Remote control
HDR
3D
Security
kensington lock, password protection
kensington lock, password protection
Projection method
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
Wireless connection
Additional features
has not
has not
Lamp
Lamp type, W
190
200
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
4500
5000
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
10000
6000
Connectivity
HDMI
1
2
VGA input
1
1
Composite video input (RCA)
1
1
Audio input (RCA)
1
2
Audio input (3.5mm)
1
0
Audio output (3.5mm)
0
1
SPDIF (optical)
0
0
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
0
MHL
RS-232
1
1
12V trigger
0
0
USB
0
1
USB (service)
1
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
2
2
Sound type
mono
mono
Lens
F-number
2.56 - 2.8
1.58 - 1.72
Focal length, mm
21 - 23.1
16.9 - 20.28
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 30
vertical +/- 30, horizontal +/- 30
Zoom ratio
1.1x
1.2x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
30
30
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
30
Operating temperature
Min, C/F
0/32
5/41
Max, C/F
35/95
35/95
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, сm/inches
28.3 x 9.5 x 22.2/11.4 x 3.7 x 8.7
29.7 x 10.5 x 24.7/11.7 x 4.1 x 9.7
Weight, kg/pounds
1.9/4.19
2.9/6.4
Other
Release year
2014
2013
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6BenQ MS524
- 7Epson Home Cinema 2030
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