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BenQ LW550 vs ViewSonic PA503HD

ViewSonic PA503HD is $209 cheaper, brighter and sharper.

BenQ LW550MSRP $849
ViewSonic PA503HD$640 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputANSI
3,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
1.55–1.7:11.48–1.62:1
Lowest input lag
33.4 msDerived—
Light source
LEDLamp
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)—
MSRP
$849$649.99
Best price
—$640
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.3–3.7 m3.3–3.6 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
3,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.65 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—
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
—240 W
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco4,000 h normal · 15,000 h dynamic
Warm-up time
10 s—
Cool-down time
—10 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.55–1.7:11.48–1.62:1
Image size
—30–300 in
Projection offset
100%—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.1×Derived1.09×Derived
Focal length
—21.8–24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—2.5–2.67
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical keystone
30°40°
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 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Max input resolution
WUXGAWUXGA
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz23–120 Hz
Audio
Speaker power
10 W3 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 mm309 × 234 × 115 mm
Weight
2,600 g2,700 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screws—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 250 W · Normal 215 W295 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)—
Safety & support
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
3 yr3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/LH550/UM_EN_230310103612.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/PA503HD/PA503HD_UG_ENG.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
ViewSonic PA503HD$640 · Amazon
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