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BenQ MH733 vs NEC NP-P401W

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BenQ MH733BenQ MH733
MSRP $849
NEC NP-P401W
MSRP $1,799
Display system
Imaging technologyDLP3LCD
Technology brandDLP3LCD
Number of imaging devices13
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in0.59 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:10
Native resolution1920 × 10801280 × 800
Optics
Throw ratio1.15–1.5:11.3–2.2:1
Projection distance table60″: 1.53–1.99 m · 80″: 2.04–2.66 m · 100″: 2.55–3.32 m · 120″: 3.06–3.99 m · 150″: 3.82–4.98 m · 200″: 5.09–6.64 m40″: 1.12–1.9 m · 60″: 1.71–2.87 m · 80″: 2.3–3.85 m · 100″: 2.89–4.82 m · 120″: 3.47–5.8 m · 150″: 4.35–7.26 m · 200″: 5.82–9.7 m · 300″: 8.76–14.58 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.3×1.7×
FocusManualManual
Vertical lens shift0%0–60%
Horizontal lens shift0%—
Motorized lens shift—No
Fixed offset115%—
Focal length16.88–21.88 mm17.4–29 mm
F-number2.59–2.871.7–2.2
Lens materialglass—
Interchangeable lensNo—
Image size range30–300 in25–300 in
Vertical keystone-30–30°-30–30°
Horizontal keystone-20–20°-30–30°
Corner / warp correction4pt4pt
Light source
Light source typeLampLamp
Light source detail240 W lamp240 W UHP AC lamp (NP23LP replacement)
Lamp wattage240 W240 W
Light source lifeNormal: 4,000 h · Eco: 8,000 h · Smarteco: 8,000 h · Lampsave: 15,000 hEco: 6,000 h · Normal: 5,000 h · High bright: 4,000 h
Life definition—Unspecified
Warm-up time30 s3 s
Cool-down time90 s0 s
Brightness
ISO light output4,000 lm4,000 lm
ANSI lumens4,000 lm—
Brightness by mode—High bright: 4,000 lm · Normal: 3,300 lm · Eco: 2,680 lm
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast16,000:14,000:1
Dynamic light control—Dynamic iris
Colour
Bit depth / 'number of colours'30 bit30 bit
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system6-axis—
Picture mode memories27
Motion & gaming
Input lag (rated)1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 33.4 ms—
Audio
Speaker power10 W16 W
Speaker count11
Audio channelsMonoMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal1920 × 12001920 × 1200
HDMI port count22
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI-1: HDMI 1.4a, HDCP 1.4; HDMI-2: HDMI 1.4a, HDCP 1.4—
Audio input terminals3.5 mm3.5 mm, Rca, Hdmi
Horizontal scan frequency15–102 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan frequency23–120 Hz50–120 Hz
VGA inputYesYes
USB media playbackYesYes
RS-232YesYes
LAN controlYesYes
PJLink class—Class 1
Control ecosystem driversCrestronCrestron
EthernetYesYes
3D
3D supportYesNo
3D formatsTop-bottom, Frame sequential, Frame packing, Side-by-side—
Glasses included0—
Setup automation
Auto keystoneYes—
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Normal: 33 dB(A) · Eco: 29 dB(A)Eco: 29 dB(A) · Normal: 36 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,000 m2,700 m
High-altitude modeYesYes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Tilt-limited
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)355 W325 W
Power consumption by modeTypical 110v: 320 WHigh bright: 325 W · Normal: 274 W · Eco: 231 W
Standby power0.5 W0.4 W
Networked standby power2 W2.8 W
Physical & installation
Width296 mm398 mm
Depth221 mm282 mm
Height120 mm115 mm
Weight2.5 kg4.1 kg
Colours / finishesWhite—
Mount hole patternThread: M4 · Screw length mm: 20–25—
Safety & compliance
Safety & market certifications—UL, FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇳🇱 NL 3 yr🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr
Light-source warranty—US: 1 year or 500 hours, whichever comes first. EU: 6 months, max. 1000 hrs
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/Projector/UserManual/MH733/UM_EN_180423134229.pdfhttps://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/p501x/P501X_manual_ENG_v2.pdf
In the box
Box contentsRemote, Power cord, Vga cable, Manual, Quick start guide, Lens capRemote control, Vga cable, Power cord, Quick setup guide, Security sticker, Users manual, Utility software
Remote typeIRIR
3D glasses in box0—