As a projector, the Benq MS527 combines DLP technology with a resolution of SVGA 800 x 600, and is additionally specified with 3300 ANSI lumens and a contrast of 13000:1. According to Benq, the included lamp lasts up to 4000 hours. A daily usage of 2 hours makes an operational lifespan of 5.5 years possible. A look at the light output reveals: The 3300 ANSI lumens are sufficient to illuminate an image width of up to 500 cm in darkened rooms. If room light is present, we recommend not exceeding a maximum width of 333 cm. In terms of video signals, the device processes resolutions up to Full HD 1080P as well as 3D. Since entering the market in 2016, production has been discontinued; the manufacturer no longer actively offers the model. In our projector directory, the device still generates high interest.
Display Type
1 x DLP Chip SVGA 4/3 Ti Digital Light Processing Chip
Ansi-Lumen
Projector
3300
Screen
1100 Lux (200 cm Screen width)
Contrast
13000:1 full on/off
13000:1 full on/off
Black Level
0,2538 min. Lumen
0,085 min. Lumen
Offset
60% 15 cm over screen top edge →
SCREEN
+Projector
Resolution
SVGA 800 x 600
480.000 Pixel WUXGA 1920 x 1200 compressed
Standard-Portabel | External training and company presentations, as well as product presentations. Medium screen width or rooms with a little more ambient light, max. 200 lumens.
Positive:
Whether in normal, eco or economy mode, the MS527 shines brilliantly. Even in daylight (indoors) you can see everything clearly. I also think the blackboard mode is great. Whether the wall is green, red, yellow or blue, the colors look quite natural. The very simple operation and menu navigation make the operating instructions almost superfluous ;-)
The noise of the fan is also barely perceptible. The long life of the lamp (seen on Amazon for around 45 € without socket) should also not be missing from the positive rating.
Negative:
Of course, the MS527 is not a short-distance projector but at 3.5m it would be nice if the picture was larger than 170cm x 110cm (4:3), hence half a point deduction.
Conclusion:
I originally wanted to buy an LED projector because the lamp life is well over 20000 hours. However, LED projectors are not nearly as bright as DLP projectors, which is a serious disadvantage in the long term. And if the LED should give up the ghost, I haven‘t found any replacement lamps yet - ergo throw it in the bin. So it‘s not really environmentally friendly. I bought my used projector with 141 hours for €140, new ones are available from various dealers for around €300.
Real Full HD 3D
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