BenQ HT2050A vs Sony VPL-VW995ES
 BenQ HT2050AMSRP $749 |  MSRP $34,999 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 2,200 lm ANSI | — |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Throw ratio | 1.15–1.5:1 | 1.35–2.9:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 16.7 msDerived | — |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HLG |
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) | — |
| Price | MSRP $749 | MSRP $34,999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.5–3.3 m | 3.0–6.5 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 2,200 lmDerived | — |
| White light output | 2,200 lm ANSI | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 2,200 lm |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | LCoS |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.74 in |
| Panel alignment | — | Zone-by-zone |
| On-screen resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 17:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | None | None |
| Colour wheel segments | 6 | — |
| Colour wheel speed | 6× | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 15,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Iris + light-source dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 96% coverage | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | — |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Colour temperature presets | + Native | + D93, + D65, + D55, + Custom |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HLG |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | — | 6-axis |
| Picture certifications | + ISF | + IMAX Enhanced |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, + Frame sequential | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Lamp power | 240 W | — |
| Replacement lamp | 5J.JEE05.001 | — |
| Light-source life | 3,500 h normal · 5,000 h eco · 7,000 h super eco | 20,000 h |
| Light output control | — | Continuous |
| Cool-down time | 90 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.15–1.5:1 | 1.35–2.9:1 |
| Throw measured from | — | Lens |
| Image size | 60–180 in | 60–300 in |
| Projection offset | 105% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3×Derived | 2.15×Derived |
| Focal length | 16.88–21.88 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.59–2.87 | 2.9–3.9 |
| Focus | Manual | Motorised |
| Vertical lens shift | 0–10% | ±80% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | ±31% |
| Motorised lens shift | No | Yes |
| Lens memory slots | — | 5 |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | — |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | — |
| Interchangeable lens | — | Yes |
| Lens elements | — | 18 |
| Lens material | — | Glass |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| Max input refresh | — | 1080p: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | — | 60 HzDerived |
| Max refresh at 4K | — | 60 HzDerived |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms | — |
| Lowest input lag | 16.7 msDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 1.4Derived | — |
| Other video inputs | VGA, Component, Composite | — |
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | DCI 4K |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | — |
| Control ports | RS-232, 12 V trigger | RS-232, 12 V trigger |
| Horizontal scan | 15–102 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | — |
| Speakers | 1 | 0 |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | — |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 381 × 277 × 122 mm | 560 × 496 × 223 mm |
| Weight | 3,300 g | 22,000 g |
| Orientations | — | Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | M4 | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 353 W | Max 490 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.4 W |
| Networked standby | — | 1 W |
| Power supply | Built in | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, + Warranty card, + Lens cap | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual |
| Remote | — | Backlit |