BenQ LW500 vs NEC NP-M282X
 BenQ LW500MSRP $699 |  MSRP $999 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 2,000 lm ANSI | 2,800 lm ISO (Bright mode) |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | 1024 × 768 |
| Throw ratio | 1.55–1.7:1 | 1.54–2.61:1Derived |
| Lowest input lag | 33.4 msDerived | — |
| Light source | LED | Lamp |
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Up to Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $699 | MSRP $999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.3–3.7 m | 3.1–5.3 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 2,000 lmDerived | 2,800 lmDerived |
| White light output | 2,000 lm ANSI | 2,800 lm ISO (Bright mode) |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.55 in |
| On-screen resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived | 1024 × 768Derived |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | 1024 × 768 |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 4:3Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 20,000:1 | 10,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 98% | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | — |
| Colour temperature presets | Native, Custom | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | — |
| Picture mode memories | 2 | 7 |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| 3D glasses sync | — | DLP-Link |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | Lamp |
| Lamp power | — | 200 W |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco · 20,000 h dynamic | 4,500 h max · 6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco |
| Light output control | — | Steps |
| Constant brightness mode | — | Yes |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.55–1.7:1 | 1.54–2.61:1Derived |
| Image size | 29.55–300 in | 30–300 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | 115%Derived |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.1×Derived | 1.69×Derived |
| Focal length | 22–24.1 mm | 17.09–29.05 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.4–2.5 | 2.4–3.1 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Vertical lens shift | — | None |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | — |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Lens material | Glass | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms | — |
| Lowest input lag | 33.4 msDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) | 2 × HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 1.4Derived | — |
| Other video inputs | — | VGA |
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | WUXGA |
| Audio inputs | — | 3.5 mm, RCA, Microphone |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | — | Class 1 |
| Control-system drivers | — | Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | 15–135 kHz | 15–100 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | 50–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 2 W | 20 W |
| Speakers | 1 | 1 |
| Layout | — | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 296 × 229 × 120 mm | 368 × 286 × 97.5 mm |
| Weight | 2,300 g | 3,400 g |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 20–25 mm screws | — |
| Dust filter | — | None |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 2,400 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 200 W · Normal 165 W | Max 268 W · Normal 218 W · Eco 195 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.2 W |
| Networked standby | — | 2.5 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Up to Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Marks | — | FCC, UL |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 2 yr |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/LH500/UM_EN_231128150015.pdf | https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/m402w/M402W_manual_ENG_v5.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + Warranty card | + Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + VGA cable, + Carry case, + Software CD |
| Remote | IR | IR |