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BenQ LW550 vs NEC NP-V332X

BenQ LW550 is sharper and lighter. NEC NP-V332X is $700 cheaper and brighter.

BenQ LW550MSRP $849
NEC NP-V332X$149 · Amazon · Used
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Key differences
White light outputANSI
3,000 lm ANSI3,300 lm ISO · 3,300 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Throw ratio
1.55–1.7:11.95–2.15:1
Lowest input lag
33.4 msDerived—
Light source
LEDLamp
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
$849—
Best price
—$149
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.3–3.7 m4.0–4.4 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
3,000 lm ANSI3,300 lm ISO · 3,300 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.55 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Native aspect
16:10Derived4:3Derived
Colour wheel segments
—6
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
2—
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
—218 W
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco3,500 h max · 6,000 h eco
Light output control
—Steps
Warm-up time
10 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.55–1.7:11.95–2.15:1
Image size
—30–300 in
Projection offset
100%65%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.1×Derived1.1×Derived
Focal length
—21.8–24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—2.41–2.55
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
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
WUXGA1080p
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm, RCA
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 W8 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 mm324 × 250 × 88 mm
Weight
2,600 g2,800 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screws—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 250 W · Normal 215 WMax 263 W · Normal 263 W · Eco 204 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
—3 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
RG2—
Marks
—CE, 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/v332w/V332W_manual_ENG_v2.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 NP-V332X$149 · Amazon · Used
Buy