BenQ LW550 vs NEC NP-VE303X
 MSRP $849 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light outputANSI | 3,000 lm ANSI | 3,000 lm ISO · 3,000 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | 1024 × 768 |
| Throw ratio | 1.55–1.7:1 | 1.95–2.15:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 33.4 msDerived | — |
| Light source | LED | Lamp |
| Fan noise | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $849 | — |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.3–3.7 m | 4.0–4.4 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 3,000 lmDerived | 3,000 lmDerived |
| White light outputANSI | 3,000 lm ANSI | 3,000 lm ISO · 3,000 lm ANSI |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | 0.55 in |
| On-screen resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived | 1024 × 768Derived |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | 1024 × 768 |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 4:3Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 20,000:1 | 10,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 95% | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | — |
| Colour temperature presets | Native, Custom | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | — |
| Picture mode memories | 2 | 2 |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| 3D glasses sync | — | DLP-Link |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | Lamp |
| Lamp power | — | 195 W |
| Replacement lamp | — | NP40LP |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | 4,500 h normal · 6,000 h eco |
| Light output control | — | Steps |
| Warm-up time | 10 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.55–1.7:1 | 1.95–2.15:1 |
| Image size | — | 30–300 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | 115%Derived |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.1×Derived | 1.1×Derived |
| Focal length | — | 21.8–24 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 2.41–2.55 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 40° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | — |
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Lens material | Glass | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms | — |
| Lowest input lag | 33.4 msDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) | HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 1Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 1.4Derived | — |
| Other video inputs | — | VGA |
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | WUXGA |
| Audio inputs | — | 3.5 mm |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| Horizontal scan | 15–102 kHz | 15–100 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | 50–120 Hz |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 2 W |
| Speakers | 1 | 1 |
| Layout | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | — |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 304 × 221 × 107 mm | 324 × 250 × 88 mm |
| Weight | 2,600 g | 2,600 g |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 20–25 mm screws | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 250 W · Normal 215 W | Max 237 W · Normal 232 W · Eco 192 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.33 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Marks | — | CE, FCC, UL |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 4,000 h) |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/LH550/UM_EN_230310103612.pdf | https://www.sharp-nec-displays.com/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/ve303x/VE303X_manual_ENG.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + User manual, + VGA cable |
| Remote | IR | IR |