BenQ MS524AE vs Epson PowerLite 680 review
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The BenQ MS524AE vs Epson PowerLite 680 comparison shows that these projectors have some important differences and common features. Based on our rating, MS524AE has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 6.6 for PowerLite 680.
Advantages BenQ MS524AE 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, 260 W vs 373 W
Advantages Epson PowerLite 680 over BenQ MS524AE
- Better brightness: 3500 vs 3300 lumens
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 5000 vs 4500 hours
- More HDMI connectors: 3 vs 2
Common features and specifications
- Equal USB ports quantity: 1
- Integrated speakers
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Product
BenQ MS524AE
Epson PowerLite 680
Model
MS524AE
PowerLite 680
Brand
BenQ
Epson
Reviews
64
3
Resolution
Native resolution
800 x 600
1024 x 768
Max resolution (resized)
1920 x 1200
1600 x 1200
Resolution abbreviation
SVGA
XGA
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
30-300
55-100
Projection distance, m/ft
1.2 - 14.1/3.2 - 45.9
0.3 - 0.8/1 - 1.8
Aspect ratio
4:3
4:3
Brightness, lumens
3300
3500
Contrast ratio
15000:1
14000:1
Throw ratio range
1.94:1 - 2.32:1
0.32:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Projection system
DLP
3LCD
Noise level, dBA
33
35
Power consumption, W
260
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
200
250
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
4500
5000
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
6000
10000
Connectivity
HDMI
2
3
VGA input
2
1
Composite video input (RCA)
1
1
Audio input (RCA)
1
1
Audio input (3.5mm)
1
1
Audio output (3.5mm)
1
1
SPDIF (optical)
0
0
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
1
MHL
RS-232
1
1
12V trigger
0
0
USB
1
1
USB (service)
1
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
2
16
Sound type
mono
mono
Lens
F-number
2.46 - 2.66
1.6
Focal length, mm
21.8 - 25.6
3.7
Lens shift, %
Zoom ratio
1.2x
1.3x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
40
3
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
3
Operating temperature
Min, C/F
5/41
5/41
Max, C/F
35/95
40/104
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
35.5 x 17.7 x 38.1/14.5 x 7.4 x 15.8
Weight, kg/pounds
1.9/4.2
5.4/12.6
Other
Release year
2017
2016
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6BenQ MS524AE
- 6.6Epson PowerLite 680
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