BenQ MS524 vs Epson PowerLite 680 review
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The BenQ MS524 vs Epson PowerLite 680 comparison shows that these projectors have some important differences and common features. Based on our rating, MS524 has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 6.6 for PowerLite 680.
Advantages BenQ MS524 over Epson PowerLite 680
- Bigger projection screen size: 30-300 inch vs 55-100 inch
- Lower noise level, 33 dB vs 35 dB
- Lower power consumption, 270 W vs 373 W
- 3D support
Advantages Epson PowerLite 680 over BenQ MS524
- Better brightness: 3500 vs 3200 lumens
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 5000 vs 4500 hours
- More HDMI connectors: 3 vs 1
Common features and specifications
- Integrated speakers
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Product
BenQ MS524
Epson PowerLite 680
Model
MS524
PowerLite 680
Brand
BenQ
Epson
Reviews
239
3
Resolution
Native resolution
800 x 600
1024 x 768
Max resolution (resized)
1600 x 1200
1600 x 1200
Resolution abbreviation
SVGA
XGA
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
30-300
55-100
Projection distance, m/ft
1.2 - 12.4/3.2 - 39.3
0.3 - 0.8/1 - 1.8
Aspect ratio
4:3
4:3
Brightness, lumens
3200
3500
Contrast ratio
13000:1
14000:1
Throw ratio range
1.86:1 - 2.0:14
0.32:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Projection system
DLP
3LCD
Noise level, dBA
33
35
Power consumption, W
270
373
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
250
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
4500
5000
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
10000
10000
Connectivity
HDMI
1
3
VGA input
1
1
Composite video input (RCA)
1
1
Audio input (RCA)
1
1
Audio input (3.5mm)
1
1
Audio output (3.5mm)
0
1
SPDIF (optical)
0
0
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
1
MHL
RS-232
1
1
12V trigger
0
0
USB
0
1
USB (service)
1
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
2
16
Sound type
mono
mono
Lens
F-number
2.56 - 2.8
1.6
Focal length, mm
21 - 23.1
3.7
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 30
Zoom ratio
1.1x
1.3x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
30
3
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
3
Operating temperature
Min, C/F
0/32
5/41
Max, C/F
35/95
40/104
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
35.5 x 17.7 x 38.1/14.5 x 7.4 x 15.8
Weight, kg/pounds
1.9/4.19
5.4/12.6
Other
Release year
2014
2016
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6BenQ MS524
- 6.6Epson PowerLite 680
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