BenQ LW550 vs Casio XJ-V2

BenQ LW550BenQ LW550
MSRP $849
Casio XJ-V2
Casio XJ-V2
MSRP $699
Key differences
White light output3,000 lm ANSI—
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Throw ratio1.55–1.7:11.54–1.71:1
Lowest input lag33.4 msDerived—
Light sourceLEDHybrid laser + LED
Fan noiseNormal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)—
PriceMSRP $849MSRP $699
Room fit
Distance to screen3.3–3.7 m3.1–3.5 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 in0.55 in
On-screen resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)Derived1024 × 768Derived
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Native aspect16:10Derived4:3Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast20,000:120,000:1
Colour
Colour gamutRec. 709 95%—
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit10 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 s6 s
Optics
Throw ratio1.55–1.7:11.54–1.71:1
Image size—30–300 in
Projection offset100%72%
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.1×Derived1.11×Derived
FocusManualManual
Autofocus—No
Vertical keystone30°30°
Horizontal keystone30°—
Auto keystoneYes—
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 resolutionWUXGA1600 × 1200
Audio inputs—3.5 mm
USB media playback—No
Control portsRS-232RS-232
Horizontal scan15–102 kHz—
Vertical scan23–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi—None
Ethernet—No
Audio
Speaker power10 W—
Speakers1—
LayoutMono—
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)304 × 221 × 107 mm269 × 269 × 88.9 mm
Weight2,600 g2,810 g
Colours—White
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mountM4, 20–25 mm screws4 × M4, 5–8 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 150 W · Eco 120 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 W0.12 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
Risk groupRG2—
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr3 yr (light source 5 yr or 10,000 h)
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/LH550/UM_EN_230310103612.pdfhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_9089.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, Warranty cardPower cord, Remote, Warranty card, + VGA cable
RemoteIR—