BenQ MS536 vs NEC NP-P401W
 MSRP $379 |  MSRP $1,799 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 4,000 lm ANSI | 4,000 lm ISO |
| Native resolution | 800 × 600 | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Native contrast (on/off) | 20,000:1 | — |
| Throw ratio | 1.97–2.36:1 | 1.3–2.2:1 |
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $379 | MSRP $1,799 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 4.0–4.8 m | 2.8–4.7 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 4,000 lmDerived | 4,000 lmDerived |
| White light output | 4,000 lm ANSI | 4,000 lm ISO |
| Brightness by mode | — | Max 4,000 lm · Normal 3,300 lm · Eco 2,680 lm |
| Eco brightness | — | 67%Derived |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.55 in | 0.59 in |
| On-screen resolution | 800 × 600Derived | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived |
| Native resolution | 800 × 600 | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Native aspect | 4:3Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Colour wheel segments | 6 | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Native contrast (on/off) | 20,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast | — | 4,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Dynamic iris |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | — |
| Picture mode memories | 2 | 7 |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | No |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Lamp |
| Lamp power | 210 W | 240 W |
| Replacement lamp | 5J.JN605.001 | NP23LP |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h max · 5,500 h normal · 7,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic | 4,000 h max · 5,000 h normal · 6,000 h eco |
| Warm-up time | — | 3 s |
| Cool-down time | 90 s | 0 s |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.97–2.36:1 | 1.3–2.2:1 |
| Image size | 60–150 in | 25–300 in |
| Projection offset | 106% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.2×Derived | 1.69×Derived |
| Focal length | 22–25.79 mm | 17.4–29 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.42–2.62 | 1.7–2.2 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Vertical lens shift | None | 0–60% |
| Motorised lens shift | — | No |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | 30° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | 30° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Corner correction | — | 4-corner |
| Lens material | Glass | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) | 2 × HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 1.4Derived | — |
| Other video inputs | VGA, + Component, + Composite | VGA |
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | WUXGA |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm, + RCA |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | — | Class 1 |
| Control-system drivers | — | Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | 15–102 kHz | 15–100 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | 50–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 2 W | 16 W |
| Speakers | 1 | 1 |
| Layout | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 332 × 240 × 98.9 mm | 398 × 282 × 115 mm |
| Weight | 2,600 g | 4,100 g |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear, + Limited tilt |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 20–25 mm screws | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 2,700 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 260 W · Normal 240 W · Eco 190 W | Max 325 W · Normal 274 W · Eco 231 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.4 W |
| Networked standby | — | 2.8 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Marks | — | FCC, UL |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | — | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h) · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h) |
| User manual | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11903.pdf | https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/p501x/P501X_manual_ENG_v2.pdf |
| Spare parts | Lamp 5J.JN605.001 | — |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card, VGA cable | Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, + User manual, VGA cable, + Software CD |
| Remote | IR | IR |