BenQ LW550 vs Casio XJ-A252

BenQ LW550BenQ LW550
MSRP $849
Casio XJ-A252
Casio XJ-A252
$995
Key differences
White light output3,000 lm ANSI—
Throw ratio1.55–1.7:11.11–2.23:1Derived
Lowest input lag33.4 msDerived—
Light sourceLEDHybrid laser + LED
Fan noiseNormal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)—
PriceMSRP $849$995
Room fit
Distance to screen3.3–3.7 m2.4–4.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness3,000 lmDerived—
White light output3,000 lm ANSI—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)—3,000 lm
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 contrast20,000:11,800:1
Colour
Colour gamutRec. 709 95%—
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit8 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
Colour temperature presetsNative, Custom—
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)6-axis—
Picture mode memories2—
3D
3DYesNo
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
Light source
Light sourceLEDHybrid laser + LED
Emitter—Laser + LED
Light-source life20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h
Warm-up time10 s—
Optics
Throw ratio1.55–1.7:11.11–2.23:1Derived
Image size—18–300 in
Projection offset100%—
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.1×Derived2.01×Derived
Focal length—15.9–30.8 mm
Aperture (f-number)—2.29–3.09
FocusManualMotorised
Vertical keystone30°—
Horizontal keystone30°—
Auto keystoneYesYes
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
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived1Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 1.4Derived—
Other video inputs—VGA
Max input resolutionWUXGA1080p
Audio inputs—3.5 mm
USB media playback—No
Control portsRS-232RS-232
Horizontal scan15–102 kHz15–91 kHz
Vertical scan23–120 Hz50–85 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi—None
Audio
Speaker power10 W1 W
Speakers11
LayoutMonoMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)304 × 221 × 107 mm297 × 210 × 43 mm
Weight2,600 g2,300 g
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, + RearTable, Ceiling, + Limited tilt
Ceiling mountM4, 20–25 mm screws—
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C5–35°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 250 W · Normal 215 WMax 165 W · Normal 135 W · Eco 120 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 W0.23 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)—
Safety & compliance
Laser class—Class 1
Risk groupRG2—
Marks—FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yrLight source 6,000 h
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/LH550/UM_EN_230310103612.pdfhttps://world.casio.com/manual/projector/
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty cardPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, + VGA cable, + AV cable, + Carry case
RemoteIR—