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BenQ MS536 vs Christie LW401

BenQ MS536
BenQ MS536
MSRP $379
Christie LW401
Christie LW401
$1,699.99
Key differences
Native resolution800 × 600WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native contrast (on/off)20,000:1—
Throw ratio1.97–2.36:11.5–2.2:1
Fan noiseNormal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $379$1,699.99
Room fit
Distance to screen4.0–4.8 m3.2–4.7 m
Brightness
Rated brightness4,000 lmDerived4,000 lmDerived
White light outputANSI4,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Display system
Imaging technologyDLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal0.55 in0.59 in
On-screen resolution800 × 600DerivedWXGA (1280 × 800)Derived
Native resolution800 × 600WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect4:3Derived16:10Derived
Colour wheel segments6—
Contrast
Native contrast (on/off)20,000:1—
Dynamic contrast—3,000:1
Dynamic contrast method—Dynamic iris
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit—
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)6-axis—
Picture mode memories24
3D
3DYes—
Light source
Light sourceLampLamp
Lamp power210 W245 W
Replacement lamp5J.JN605.001—
Light-source life20,000 h max · 5,500 h normal · 7,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic2,500 h normal · 4,000 h eco
Cool-down time90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio1.97–2.36:11.5–2.2:1
Image size60–150 in30–600 in
Projection offset106%—
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.2×Derived1.47×Derived
Focal length22–25.79 mm—
Aperture (f-number)2.42–2.62—
FocusManualMotorised
Vertical lens shiftNone-45–155%
Horizontal lens shift—±105%
Motorised lens shift—Yes
Lens memory slots—3
Vertical keystone40°12°
Horizontal keystone—20°
Auto keystoneYesYes
Corner correction—8-point
Interchangeable lens—Yes
Lens materialGlass—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 1.4Derived—
Other video inputsVGA, + Component, + CompositeVGA
Max input resolutionWUXGA1600 × 1200
Audio inputs3.5 mm3.5 mm, + RCA
USB media playback—Yes
Control portsRS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers—Crestron
Horizontal scan15–102 kHz15–106 kHz
Vertical scan23–120 Hz56–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet—Yes
Audio
Speaker power2 W16 W
Speakers12
LayoutMonoStereo
Audio outputs3.5 mm—
HDMI audio returnNoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)332 × 240 × 98.9 mm498 × 476 × 147 mm
Weight2,600 g8,500 g
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mountM4, 20–25 mm screws—
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH10–85%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 260 W · Normal 240 W · Eco 190 WMax 375 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 WUp to 0.35 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Marks—CE, FCC, UL, CCC
Support & ownership
Warranty—3 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h)
User manualhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11903.pdfhttps://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000461-02-christie-lit-man-usr-d1.pdf
Spare partsLamp 5J.JN605.001—
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + Warranty card, VGA cablePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + User manual, + HDMI cable, VGA cable, + Lens cap
RemoteIRIR