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BenQ LW550 vs Optoma EH401

BenQ LW550 is lighter. Optoma EH401 is $150.01 cheaper, sharper and better for gaming.

BenQ LW550MSRP $849
Optoma EH401$698.99 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
3,000 lm ANSI—
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
1.55–1.7:11.5–1.66:1
Lowest input lag
33.4 msDerived8.4 msDerived
Light source
LEDLamp
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
$849$1,049
Best price
—$698.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.3–3.7 m3.3–3.7 m
Picture
White light output
3,000 lm ANSI—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—4,000 lm
Brightness uniformity
—80%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.47 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
20,000:122,000:1
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-axis6-axis
Picture mode memories
2—
Picture certifications
—ISF
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LEDLamp
Lamp power
—240 W
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco4,000 h max · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h dynamic
Warm-up time
10 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.55–1.7:11.5–1.66:1
Image size
—30–301 in
Projection offset
100%116%
Zoom
Optical—
Zoom ratio
1.1×Derived—
Focal length
—15.84–17.42 mm
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Auto keystone
Yes—
Lens material
Glass—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 120 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms1080p: 60 Hz 16 ms · 120 Hz 8.4 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 2.2)
Max input resolution
WUXGA4K UHD
Control ports
RS-232—
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz50–85 Hz
Audio
Speaker power
10 W3 W
Speakers
11
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
304 × 221 × 107 mm316 × 244 × 108 mm
Weight
2,600 g2,880 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%RH10–85%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m
Power draw
Max 250 W · Normal 215 WMax 290 W · Eco 210 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 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 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
3 yr2 yr
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/LH550/UM_EN_230310103612.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/09618c8e-818f-46f7-8daa-72abca9ea8bb.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty cardPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
IRIR
BenQ LW550MSRP $849
Optoma EH401$698.99 · Amazon
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