BenQ LH650 vs BenQ MW560C
Bold marks the better figure where both are stated to the same standard. “—” means the manufacturer doesn't state it.
 BenQ LH650MSRP $1,449 |  BenQ MW560C | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Technology brand | DLP | DLP |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | 1 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | 0.65 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1280 × 800 |
| Optical system description | Blue laser diodes with a phosphor wheel and a six-segment colour wheel | — |
| Colour wheel segments | 6 | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.15–1.5:1 | 1.55–1.7:1 |
| Throw reference point | Lens | Lens |
| Projection distance table | 30″: 0.76–1 m · 40″: 1.02–1.33 m · 50″: 1.27–1.66 m · 60″: 1.53–1.99 m · 70″: 1.78–2.32 m · 80″: 2.04–2.66 m · 90″: 2.29–2.99 m · 100″: 2.55–3.32 m · 110″: 2.8–3.65 m · 115″: 2.93–3.82 m · 120″: 3.06–3.99 m · 130″: 3.31–4.32 m · 140″: 3.56–4.65 m · 150″: 3.82–4.98 m · 160″: 4.07–5.31 m · 170″: 4.33–5.65 m · 180″: 4.58–5.98 m · 190″: 4.84–6.31 m · 200″: 5.09–6.64 m · 210″: 5.35–6.97 m · 220″: 5.6–7.31 m · 230″: 5.86–7.64 m · 240″: 6.11–7.97 m · 250″: 6.37–8.3 m · 260″: 6.62–8.63 m · 270″: 6.87–8.97 m · 280″: 7.13–9.3 m · 290″: 7.38–9.63 m · 300″: 7.64–9.96 m | 30″: 1–1.1 m · 40″: 1.34–1.47 m · 50″: 1.67–1.83 m · 60″: 2–2.2 m · 70″: 2.34–2.56 m · 100″: 3.34–3.66 m · 120″: 4.01–4.39 m · 150″: 5.01–5.49 m · 200″: 6.68–7.32 m · 250″: 8.35–9.15 m · 300″: 10.02–10.99 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3× | 1.1× |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Motorized lens shift | — | No |
| Fixed offset | 106% | 100% |
| Focal length | 16.88–21.88 mm | 22–24.1 mm |
| F-number | 2.59–2.87 | 2.56–2.68 |
| Lens material | — | glass |
| Image size range | 30–300 in | 30–300 in |
| Vertical keystone | -30–30° | -30–30° |
| Horizontal keystone | -30–30° | — |
| Corner / warp correction | 4pt | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) | Lamp |
| Light source detail | Laser | Ultra-high-pressure mercury lamp (Philips, 203 W per BenQ China) |
| Lamp wattage | — | 200 W |
| Light source life | Normal: 20,000 h · Eco: 20,000 h · Smarteco: 20,000 h | Normal: 6,000 h · Smarteco: 10,000 h · Lampsave: 15,000 h · Eco: 10,000 h |
| Warm-up time | 10 s | 30 s |
| Cool-down time | 2 s | 90 s |
| Light-source dimming | Continuous | — |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | 4,000 lm | — |
| ANSI lumens | 4,000 lm | 4,000 lm |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | 20,000:1 |
| Dynamic light control | Laser dimming | — |
| Colour | ||
| Rec.709 gamut | 92% | — |
| Gamut metric | Coverage | — |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | — |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 30 bit | 30 bit |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Picture mode memories | 2 | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Tone mapping type | Adjustable | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max refresh rate | 1920×1080: 120 Hz · 3840×2160: 60 Hz | — |
| Input lag (rated) | 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 8.3 ms | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Speaker count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio channels | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 3840 × 2160 | 1920 × 1200 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI-1: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2; HDMI-2: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2 | HDMI-1: HDMI 1.4a, HDCP 1.4 |
| Audio input terminals | — | 3.5 mm |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15–135 kHz | 15–102 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | 23–120 Hz | 23–120 Hz |
| USB-C video (DP Alt Mode) | Yes | — |
| VGA input | No | Yes |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | No | — |
| PJLink class | None | — |
| Wi-Fi | None | — |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame sequential, Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom | Top-bottom, Frame sequential, Frame packing, Side-by-side |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Normal: 34 dB(A) · Eco: 28 dB(A) | Typical: 34 dB(A) · Eco: 29 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 10–90%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,000 m | 3,000 m |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Rear, Ceiling, Tilt-limited |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 275 W | 280 W |
| Power consumption by mode | Typical: 200 W | Typical: 260 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 304 mm | 296 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 221 mm |
| Height | 112 mm | 120 mm |
| Weight | 2.9 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Ingress protection | IP5X | — |
| Colours / finishes | White | — |
| Mount hole pattern | — | Thread: M4 · Screw length mm: 8 |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes | — |
| Air filter | None | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Laser product class | Class 1 | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr |
| Light-source warranty | — | Pre-installed lamp: 2,000 hours or one year from purchase, whichever comes first. Replacement lamp: 90 days or 500 hours. |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/LH650/UM_EN_240620171822.pdf | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20BUSINESS/UserManual/MW560C/UM_EN_250304112919.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote control with batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Regulatory statements, HDMI cable | Remote, Batteries, Power cord, User manual cd, Quick start guide |
| Remote type | IR | IR |