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BenQ MS536 vs Epson EX3290

BenQ MS536 is $100.99 cheaper and quieter. Epson EX3290 is sharper and in stock.

BenQ MS536MSRP $379
Epson EX3290$479.99 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
4,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ISO
Native resolution
800 × 600WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native contrast (on/off)
20,000:1—
Throw ratio
1.97–2.36:11.44:1
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$379$649.99
Best price
—$479.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
4.0–4.8 m3.1 m
Picture
White light output
4,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
—4,000 lm
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.55 in0.59 in
Native resolution
800 × 600WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
4:3Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shift
—None
Colour wheel segments
6—
Native contrast (on/off)
20,000:1—
Dynamic contrast
—Up to 16,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Picture mode memories
2—
3D
Yes—
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
210 W210 W
Replacement lamp
5J.JN605.001ELPLP97
Light-source life
20,000 h max · 5,500 h normal · 7,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic6,000 h normal · 12,000 h eco
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.97–2.36:11.44:1
Image size
60–150 in33–375 in
Projection offset
106%—
Zoom
OpticalDigital
Zoom ratio
1.2×Derived—
Focal length
22–25.79 mm16.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.42–2.621.44
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
40°30°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Lens material
Glass—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, CompositeNone
Max input resolution
WUXGAWUXGA
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
Control ports
RS-232None
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Audio
Speaker power
2 W2 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm—
HDMI audio return
NoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
332 × 240 × 98.9 mm302 × 234 × 77 mm
Weight
2,600 g2,500 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screwsM4, 9 mm screws
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH—
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m
Power draw
Max 260 W · Normal 240 W · Eco 190 W349 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.3 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
—🇺🇸 US 1 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr
User manual
https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11903.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65860/EN/index.html
Spare parts
Lamp 5J.JN605.001—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, VGA cablePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
IR—
BenQ MS536MSRP $379
Epson EX3290$479.99 · Amazon
Buy