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BenQ LW500ST vs ViewSonic LS550WH

BenQ LW500ST
BenQ LW500ST
MSRP $799
ViewSonic LS550WHViewSonic LS550WH
MSRP $599
Key differences
Throw ratio0.72–0.87:10.49:1
Lowest input lag33.4 msDerived—
Fan noiseNormal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $799MSRP $599
Room fit
Distance to screen1.6–1.9 m1.1 m
Brightness
Rated brightness2,000 lmDerived2,000 lmDerived
White light outputANSI2,000 lm ANSI2,000 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)—3,000 lm (LED lumens)
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in0.65 in
On-screen resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)DerivedWXGA (1280 × 800)Derived
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect16:10Derived16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast20,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method—Light-source dimming
Colour
Colour gamutRec. 709 98%—
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
Colour temperature presets+ Native, + Custom+ D93, + D65
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)6-axis6-axis
Picture mode memories22
3D
3DYesYes
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light sourceLEDLED
Emitter—RGB LED
Light-source life20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco30,000 h
Warm-up time10 s—
Optics
Throw ratio0.72–0.87:10.49:1
Image size—60–300 in
Projection offset100%—
ZoomOpticalDigital
Zoom ratio1.21×Derived—
Focal length10.2–12.24 mm6.9 mm
Aperture (f-number)2.6–2.782.6
FocusManualManual
Vertical lens shift—None
Horizontal lens shift—None
Vertical keystone30°40°
Horizontal keystone30°40°
Auto keystoneYesYes
Corner correction—4-corner
Interchangeable lens—No
Lens materialGlass—
Motion & gaming
Input lag1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms—
Lowest input lag33.4 msDerived—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived1Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 1.4DerivedHDMI 1.4Derived
Max input resolutionWUXGA1080p
Audio inputs—3.5 mm
Control portsRS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers—Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan15–135 kHz15–102 kHz
Vertical scan23–120 Hz23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet—Yes
Audio
Speaker power10 W2 W
Speakers11
LayoutMonoMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)296 × 239 × 120 mm293 × 221 × 115 mm
Weight2,300 g2,450 g
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mountM4, 20–25 mm screwsM4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Dust filter—None
Ingress protection—IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH0–90%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 200 W · Normal 165 W157 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Risk groupRG2RG2
Marks—CE, FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/LH500/UM_EN_231128150015.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/LS500W_LS500WH_LS550W_LS550WH/LS500W_LS500WH_LS550W_LS550WH_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Quick start guide
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