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BenQ LW550 vs NEC M333XS

BenQ LW550 is sharper and lighter. NEC M333XS is $470.01 cheaper and quieter.

BenQ LW550MSRP $849
NEC M333XS$378.99 · Amazon · Used
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Key differences
White light output
3,000 lm ANSI3,300 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode)
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Throw ratio
1.55–1.7:10.56:1
Lowest input lag
33.4 msDerived—
Light source
LEDLamp
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Max 36 dB(A) · Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
MSRP
$849—
Best price
—$378.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.3–3.7 m1.1 m
Picture
White light output
3,000 lm ANSI3,300 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode)
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.55 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Native aspect
16:10Derived4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
20,000:110,000:1
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 95%—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
Colour temperature presets
Native, Custom—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Picture mode memories
27
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LEDLamp
Lamp power
—270 W
Replacement lamp
—NP30LP
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco3,500 h max · 5,000 h normal · 8,000 h eco
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Warm-up time
10 s11 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.55–1.7:10.56:1
Image size
—60–150 in
Projection offset
100%—
Zoom
OpticalDigital
Zoom ratio
1.1×Derived—
Focal length
—6.5 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—2.4
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Auto keystone
YesYes
Lens material
Glass—
Motion & gaming
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
—VGA
Max input resolution
WUXGAWUXGA
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm, RCA, Microphone
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 1
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz50–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
—Yes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W20 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
304 × 221 × 107 mm368 × 286 × 97 mm
Weight
2,600 g3,700 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screws—
Dust filter
—None
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode2,400 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 250 W · Normal 215 WMax 335 W · Normal 278 W · Eco 246 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.4 W
Networked standby
—2.9 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Max 36 dB(A) · Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
RG2—
Marks
—FCC, UL
Warranty
3 yr3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/LH550/UM_EN_230310103612.pdfhttps://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/m403w/M403W_manual_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty cardPower cord, Remote, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable, Lens cap
Remote
IRIR
BenQ LW550MSRP $849
NEC M333XS$378.99 · Amazon · Used
Buy