BenQ LH650 vs Philips ProPix 650
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 BenQ LH650MSRP $1,449 |  Philips ProPix 650MSRP $499 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Technology brand | DLP | DLP |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | — |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | 0.65 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | 120″: 3.96 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | — |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3× | — |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Fixed offset | 106% | — |
| Focal length | 16.88–21.88 mm | — |
| F-number | 2.59–2.87 | — |
| Lens material | — | All-glass lens system |
| Image size range | 30–300 in | 60–150 in |
| Vertical keystone | -30–30° | -40–40° |
| Horizontal keystone | -30–30° | — |
| Corner / warp correction | 4pt | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) | Lamp |
| Light source detail | Laser | Philips UHP lamp 200 W |
| Lamp wattage | — | 200 W |
| Light source life | Normal: 20,000 h · Eco: 20,000 h · Smarteco: 20,000 h | Normal: 6,000 h · Eco: 10,000 h |
| Warm-up time | 10 s | — |
| Cool-down time | 2 s | — |
| Light-source dimming | Continuous | — |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | 4,000 lm | — |
| ANSI lumens | 4,000 lm | 4,000 lm |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Native on/off contrast | — | 2,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | 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 | 2 W |
| Speaker count | 1 | — |
| Audio channels | Mono | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 3840 × 2160 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Audio input terminals | — | 3.5 mm |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15–135 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan frequency | 23–120 Hz | — |
| USB-C video (DP Alt Mode) | Yes | No |
| VGA input | No | Yes |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | No | — |
| PJLink class | None | — |
| Wi-Fi | None | — |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | — | None |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame sequential, Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom | — |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Normal: 34 dB(A) · Eco: 28 dB(A) | Eco: 29 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | — |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,000 m | — |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | — |
| Power consumption (max) | 275 W | — |
| Power consumption by mode | Typical: 200 W | Typical: 260 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 304 mm | 302 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 218 mm |
| Height | 112 mm | 99 mm |
| Weight | 2.9 kg | 2.5 kg |
| Ingress protection | IP5X | — |
| Colours / finishes | White | — |
| Tripod socket | — | Yes |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes | — |
| Air filter | None | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | — |
| Laser product class | Class 1 | — |
| Safety & market certifications | — | CE |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | — |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/LH650/UM_EN_240620171822.pdf | https://www.documents.philips.com/assets/20250907/3af740f385cd4c5c9a99b35101160708.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote control with batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Regulatory statements, HDMI cable | Projector, Remote control, Aaa batteries, Power cable, Quick start guide, Warranty card |
| Remote type | IR | IR |