BenQ MS524AE vs Optoma Cinemax P1 review

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Rating 5 5

BenQ MS524AE vs Optoma Cinemax P1 comparison chart

Overall
BenQ MS524AE
6
Optoma Cinemax P1
9
4
9

BenQ MS524AE vs Optoma Cinemax P1 review

BenQ MS524AE
vs
Optoma Cinemax P1

In this review, we will talk about BenQ MS524AE vs Optoma Cinemax P1 comparison. Based on our rating, MS524AE has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 9 for Cinemax P1.

Advantages BenQ MS524AE over Optoma Cinemax P1

  • Bigger projection screen size: 30-300 inch vs 85-120 inch
  • Better brightness: 3300 vs 3000 lumens
  • Lower power consumption, 260 W vs 410 W

Advantages Optoma Cinemax P1 over BenQ MS524AE

  • Bring the cinematic 4K UHD experience home with the Cinemax P1
  • Lower noise level, 26 dB vs 33 dB
  • Cinemax P1 is HDR-compatible
  • 3D support
  • Longer lamp life (normal mode): 20000 vs 4500 hours
  • More HDMI connectors: 3 vs 2
  • More USB ports: 3 vs 1

Common features and specifications

  • Integrated speakers
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Product

BenQ MS524AE
Optoma Cinemax P1

Model

MS524AE
Cinemax P1

Brand

BenQ
Optoma

Reviews

64
125

Resolution

Native resolution

800 x 600
3840 x 2160

Max resolution (resized)

1920 x 1200
4096 x 2160

Resolution abbreviation

SVGA
4K UHD

Properties

Projection screen size, inch

30-300
85-120

Projection distance, m/ft

1.2 - 14.1/3.2 - 45.9
2.4 - 5/8 -16.5

Aspect ratio

4:3
16:9

Brightness, lumens

3300
3000

Contrast ratio

15000:1
1500000:1

Throw ratio range

1.94:1 - 2.32:1
0.25:1

Color reproduction

1.07 billion

Projection system

DLP
DLP

Noise level, dBA

33
26

Power consumption, W

260
410

Features

Remote control

HDR

3D

Security

kensington lock, password protection
kensington lock, password protection

Projection method

front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
tabletop

Wireless connection

Additional features

has not
Android OS, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, DLP

Lamp

Lamp type, W

200
laser phosphor

Lamp life (normal mode), hours

4500
20000

Lamp life (eco mode), hours

6000
30000

Connectivity

HDMI

2
3

VGA input

2
0

Composite video input (RCA)

1
0

Audio input (RCA)

1
0

Audio input (3.5mm)

1
0

Audio output (3.5mm)

1
1

SPDIF (optical)

0
1

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
1

MHL

RS-232

1
0

12V trigger

0
0

USB

1
3

USB (service)

1
0

Audio

Integrated speakers

Speaker power, W

2

Sound type

mono

Lens

F-number

2.46 - 2.66
2.04

Focal length, mm

21.8 - 25.6
525

Lens shift, %

Zoom ratio

1.2x
2x

Settings

Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees

40

Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees

Operating temperature

Min, C/F

5/41
5/41

Max, C/F

35/95
40/104

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, сm/inches

28.3 x 9.4 x 22.1/11.1 x 3.7 x 8.7
56.1 x 13 x 38.1/22.1 x 5.1 x 15

Weight, kg/pounds

1.9/4.2
10.9/24.2

Other

Release year

2017
2019
BenQ MS524AE
Optoma Cinemax P1
BenQ MS524AE
Optoma Cinemax P1

Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

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  • worse
  • 6
  • 9
  • 6BenQ MS524AE
  • 9Optoma Cinemax P1

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