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BenQ LW550 vs Optoma ZW350e

BenQ LW550 is lighter. Optoma ZW350e is $220 cheaper and in stock.

BenQ LW550MSRP $849
Optoma ZW350e$629 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
3,000 lm ANSI—
Throw ratio
1.55–1.7:11.54–1.72:1
Lowest input lag
33.4 msDerived—
Light source
LEDLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
$849$979
Best price
—$629
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
—75%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.65 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
20,000:12,000,000:1
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 95%—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4
Colour temperature presets
Native, Custom—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-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
LEDLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—DuraCore
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco30,000 h
Light output control
—Steps
Warm-up time
10 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.55–1.7:11.54–1.72:1
Image size
—20–300 in
Projection offset
100%112%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.1×Derived1.12×Derived
Focal length
—21.85–24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—2.41–2.53
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
—4-corner
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 1.4
Max input resolution
WUXGAWUXGA
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz15–140 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz24–120 Hz
Audio
Speaker power
10 W15 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 mm274 × 216 × 114 mm
Weight
2,600 g3,000 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearPortrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screwsM4, 10 mm screws
Ingress protection
—IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH—
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 250 W · Normal 215 WMax 139 W · Eco 88 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
3 yr3 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/LH550/UM_EN_230310103612.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/883be603-99a2-4b9e-96fe-36fe3f4eae3e.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty cardPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
IRIR
BenQ LW550MSRP $849
Optoma ZW350e$629 · Amazon
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