BenQ MS524 vs Epson EX3260 review
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We would like to share our experience after comparing and testing two projectors – BenQ MS524 vs Epson EX3260. Based on our rating, MS524 has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 5.3 for EX3260.
Advantages BenQ MS524 over Epson EX3260
- Bigger projection screen size: 30-300 inch vs 50-150 inch
- Lower noise level, 33 dB vs 37 dB
- Lower power consumption, 270 W vs 296 W
- 3D support
Advantages Epson EX3260 over BenQ MS524
- Better brightness: 3300 vs 3200 lumens
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 6000 vs 4500 hours
Common features and specifications
- Equal HDMI connectors quantity: 1
- Integrated speakers
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Product
BenQ MS524
Epson EX3260
Model
MS524
EX3260
Brand
BenQ
Epson
Reviews
239
311
Resolution
Native resolution
800 x 600
800 x 600
Max resolution (resized)
1600 x 1200
1400 x 1050
Resolution abbreviation
SVGA
SVGA
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
30-300
50-150
Projection distance, m/ft
1.2 - 12.4/3.2 - 39.3
1.4 - 6/3.2 - 19.6
Aspect ratio
4:3
4:3
Brightness, lumens
3200
3300
Contrast ratio
13000:1
15000:1
Throw ratio range
1.86:1 - 2.0:14
1.48:1 - 1.77:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Projection system
DLP
3LCD
Noise level, dBA
33
37
Power consumption, W
270
296
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
210
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
4500
6000
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
10000
10000
Connectivity
HDMI
1
1
VGA input
1
1
Composite video input (RCA)
1
1
Audio input (RCA)
1
1
Audio input (3.5mm)
1
0
Audio output (3.5mm)
0
0
SPDIF (optical)
0
0
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
1
MHL
RS-232
1
0
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
1.50 - 1.71
Focal length, mm
21 - 23.1
20.42 - 24.5
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 30
vertical +/- 30, horizontal +/- 30
Zoom ratio
1.1x
1.3x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
30
30
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
30
Operating temperature
Min, C/F
0/32
Max, C/F
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
27.9 x 7.6 x 22.8/11.9 x 3.6 x 9.9
Weight, kg/pounds
1.9/4.19
2.2/5.5
Other
Release year
2014
2018
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6BenQ MS524
- 5.3Epson EX3260
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