Benq MS517

322 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 322 reviews of Benq MS517. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and price. The size and image quality are also appreciated. There are some critical reviews about the noise.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Benq MS517 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Benq MS517 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the noise and image quality are overall positive. The design and size are also appreciated.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Benq MS517

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of Benq MS517 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size and design. The price and image quality also get good comments.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Tony Hoffman (pcmag.com)

BenQ MS517

The BenQ MS517 is a data projector geared to classrooms that provides solid image quality at low cost.

Some flaws in video. Feeble audio. No carrying case.

The NEC NP-VE281 has louder audio than either the MS517 or the Epson EX3212. It has very good data image quality; like the BenQ, its video quality suffers somewhat from the rainbow effect. The ViewSonic PJD5134 ($410 list, 3.5 stars) has typical data...

Mar, 2013

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Has a very high contrast ratio of 13000:1, Sharp image even when projecting higher than native resolutions, 3D from a Blu-Ray player via HDMI, Brightness readings were extremely close to the advertised brightness, Estimated 6000 hours of lamp life when...

For very specific applications color may need a lot of adjustment, Resolution is low so not great for spreadsheets or teaching software applications, Lamp not very accessible., Not a short throw projector so the projector needs to be pretty far back to...

Ultimately, the BenQ MS517 has its pros and cons and they are important to consider. Being a native SVGA(800×600) projector means it will be a little cheaper than other projectors on the market with higher resolutions. Its 13000:1 contrast ratio makes...

May, 2013

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Expert review by : M. David Stone (projectorcentral.com)

BenQ MS517 Classroom Projector Review

Basic and Budget Priced: The BenQ MS517 Classroom Projector Review

The MS517's strongest features are its low price and how much it delivers for that price, including near-excellent data image quality, usable video quality, portability, and a long lamp life. You can get a more capable projector if you spend more, but...

Apr, 2013

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BenQ MS517 Review

With it's eye-catching low price, at $339 street, and 2800 lumens, the BenQ MS517 classroom/business projector delivers lots of lumens per dollar...

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Expert review by : Robin Morris (techadvisor.co.uk)

BenQ MS517 review

With its classroom-friendly features and pricing, the BenQ MS517 directly targets the educational sector. At only £283, you're not going to be getting high quality here, but the projector should offer just enough for basic classroom use.

The colour palette isn't accurate, and the native pixel count is too low for much computer-based use. But the attractively styled BenQ can handle light-filled rooms, and generally does a proficient job of projecting images.

Apr, 2013

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

works well

id get it again or the 521 or whatever the newer one is

looks good. it seems 720 to me..im happy...blue ray movies in 3d rocked..

i just wish it had coaxial in. my vcr is downgrading my rca`s.

Apr, 2014

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

mega bang for your buck

Bought this as a cheap temporary replacement for my high dollar projector that no longer can get bulbs for. But was absolutely blown away by this little powerhouse. Looks like your watching a flatscreen. Vibrant colors and great light saturation. For...

Apr, 2013

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