BenQ EH600 vs Optoma ZW350ST
 MSRP $999 |  $814.99 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 3,500 lm ANSI | — |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Native contrast (on/off) | 10,000:1 | — |
| Throw ratio | 1.49–1.64:1 | 0.52:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 33.4 msDerived | 17 msDerived |
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $999 | $814.99 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.3–3.6 m | 1.1 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 3,500 lmDerived | — |
| White light output | 3,500 lm ANSI | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 3,600 lm |
| Brightness uniformity | — | 75% |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | 0.65 in |
| On-screen resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Native contrast (on/off) | 10,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast | — | 2,000,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| 3D glasses sync | — | DLP-Link |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Lamp power | 200 W | — |
| Replacement lamp | 5J.JLV05.001 | — |
| Light-source life | 5,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h dynamic | 30,000 h |
| Light output control | — | Steps |
| Cool-down time | — | 90 s |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.49–1.64:1 | 0.52:1 |
| Image size | 70–150 in | 30–300 in |
| Projection offset | 108% | 115% |
| Zoom | Optical | None |
| Zoom ratio | 1.1×Derived | — |
| Focal length | 22–24.1 mm | 7.51 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.56–2.68 | 2.8 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | 15° |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms | 1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms |
| Lowest input lag | 33.4 msDerived | 17 msDerived |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) | 2 × HDMI 1.4 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 1Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 1.4Derived | HDMI 1.4Derived |
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | — |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | — |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| Control-system drivers | — | Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | 15–102 kHz | 15–140 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | 24–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 | — |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Smart platform | Android (uncertified) | — |
| OS version | 6 | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 16 GB | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 2 W | 15 W |
| Speakers | 1 | 1 |
| Layout | — | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, + Bluetooth | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 296 × 232 × 120 mm | 274 × 216 × 114 mm |
| Weight | 2,500 g | 3,000 g |
| Colours | — | White |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear, + 360° |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 20–25 mm screws | — |
| Ingress protection | — | IP6X |
| Sealed optical engine | — | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | — |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 2,500 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 320 W · Normal 280 W · Eco 235 W | Max 139 W · Normal 140 W · Eco 100 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Power supply | — | External adapter |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | — | Class 1 |
| Risk group | — | RG2 |
| Marks | — | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h) |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/EH600/UM_EN_200806100914.pdf | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/02387d20-4b12-4d04-97e4-be316b803cf2.pdf |
| Spare parts | Lamp 5J.JLV05.001 | — |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + Warranty card, + VGA cable, + Wi-Fi dongle | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + User manual |
| Remote | — | IR |