BenQ EH600 vs Panasonic PT-LW376

BenQ EH600
BenQ EH600
MSRP $999
Panasonic PT-LW376Panasonic PT-LW376
Key differences
White light outputANSI3,500 lm ANSI3,600 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native contrast (on/off)10,000:1—
Throw ratio1.49–1.64:11.48–1.78:1
Lowest input lag33.4 msDerived—
Fan noiseNormal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $999—
Room fit
Distance to screen3.3–3.6 m3.2–3.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness3,500 lmDerived3,600 lmDerived
White light outputANSI3,500 lm ANSI3,600 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity—85%
Display system
Imaging technologyDLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in0.59 in
On-screen resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)DerivedWXGA (1280 × 800)Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:10Derived
Contrast
Native contrast (on/off)10,000:1—
Dynamic contrast—20,000:1
Dynamic contrast method—Dynamic iris
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit—
3D
3DYes—
Light source
Light sourceLampLamp
Lamp power200 W230 W
Replacement lamp5J.JLV05.001ET-LAL510
Light-source life5,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h dynamic10,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Optics
Throw ratio1.49–1.64:11.48–1.78:1
Image size70–150 in30–300 in
Projection offset108%—
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.1×Derived1.2×Derived
Focal length22–24.1 mm19.16–23.02 mm
Aperture (f-number)2.56–2.681.6–1.76
FocusManualManual
Vertical keystone40°35°
Horizontal keystone—35°
Auto keystone—Yes
Motion & gaming
Input lag1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms—
Lowest input lag33.4 msDerived—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputsHDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)1Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 1.4Derived—
Other video inputs—VGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolutionWUXGA—
Audio inputs3.5 mm3.5 mm, + RCA
USB media playbackYesYes
Control portsRS-232RS-232
PJLink—Class 2
Horizontal scan15–102 kHz—
Vertical scan23–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5—
Bluetooth4.0—
Ethernet—Yes
Smart platformAndroid (uncertified)—
OS version6—
RAM2 GB—
Storage16 GB—
Audio
Speaker power2 W10 W
Speakers11
Layout—Mono
Audio outputs3.5 mm, + Bluetooth3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)296 × 232 × 120 mm335 × 252 × 96 mm
Weight2,500 g2,900 g
Colours—White
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mountM4, 20–25 mm screws—
Dust filter—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power drawMax 320 W · Normal 280 W · Eco 235 WMax 300 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby—1 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr—
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/EH600/UM_EN_200806100914.pdfhttps://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/lb426_manual_en_0.pdf
Spare partsLamp 5J.JLV05.001Lamp ET-LAL510 · Air filter ET-RFL300
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, VGA cable, Wi-Fi dongle—