BenQ LW500ST vs BenQ LW550
BenQ LW500ST is $50 cheaper, quieter and lighter. BenQ LW550 is brighter.
| Key differences | ||
|---|---|---|
| White light outputANSI | ||
| White light outputANSI | 2,000 lm ANSI | 3,000 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.72–0.87:1 | 1.55–1.7:1 |
| Fan noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) |
| MSRP | ||
| MSRP | $799 | $849 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | ||
| Distance to screen | 1.6–1.9 m | 3.3–3.7 m |
| Picture | ||
| White light outputANSI | ||
| White light outputANSI | 2,000 lm ANSI | 3,000 lm ANSI |
| Imaging technology | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | ||
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | 0.65 in |
| Native resolution | ||
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Native aspect | ||
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Dynamic contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 20,000:1 | 20,000:1 |
| Colour gamut | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 98% | Rec. 709 95% |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | ||
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Colour temperature presets | ||
| Colour temperature presets | Native, Custom | Native, Custom |
| Colour management (CMS) | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Picture mode memories | ||
| Picture mode memories | 2 | 2 |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | ||
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Light-source life | ||
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco |
| Warm-up time | ||
| Warm-up time | 10 s | 10 s |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.72–0.87:1 | 1.55–1.7:1 |
| Projection offset | ||
| Projection offset | 100% | 100% |
| Zoom | ||
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | ||
| Zoom ratio | 1.21×Derived | 1.1×Derived |
| Focal length | ||
| Focal length | 10.2–12.24 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | ||
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.6–2.78 | — |
| Focus | ||
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Vertical keystone | ||
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 30° |
| Horizontal keystone | ||
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 30° |
| Auto keystone | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Lens material | ||
| Lens material | Glass | Glass |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Input lag | ||
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms | 1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) | 2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) |
| Max input resolution | ||
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | WUXGA |
| Control ports | ||
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| Horizontal scan | ||
| Horizontal scan | 15–135 kHz | 15–102 kHz |
| Vertical scan | ||
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | 23–120 Hz |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Speakers | ||
| Speakers | 1 | 1 |
| Layout | ||
| Layout | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | ||
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | ||
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 296 × 239 × 120 mm | 304 × 221 × 107 mm |
| Weight | ||
| Weight | 2,300 g | 2,600 g |
| Orientations | ||
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | ||
| Ceiling mount | M4, 20–25 mm screws | M4, 20–25 mm screws |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | ||
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 10–90%RH |
| Altitude | ||
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | ||
| Power draw | Max 200 W · Normal 165 W | Max 250 W · Normal 215 W |
| Standby | ||
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Mains input | ||
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Fan noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) |
| Safety & support | ||
| Risk group | ||
| Risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| User manual | ||
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/LH500/UM_EN_231128150015.pdf | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/LH550/UM_EN_230310103612.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card |
| Remote | ||
| Remote | IR | IR |