BenQ MS560 vs Christie LW401

	BenQ MS560 MSRP $359	Christie LW401 $1,699.99
Key differences
Native resolution	800 × 600	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native contrast (on/off)	20,000:1	—
Throw ratio	1.96–2.15:1	1.5–2.2:1
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $359	$1,699.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	4.0–4.4 m	3.2–4.7 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	4,000 lmDerived	4,000 lmDerived
White light outputANSI	4,000 lm ANSI	4,000 lm ANSI
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
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
Picture mode memories	2	4
3D
3D	Yes	—
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power	—	245 W
Replacement lamp	5J.JND05.001	—
Light-source life	6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic	2,500 h normal · 4,000 h eco
Cool-down time	90 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio	1.96–2.15:1	1.5–2.2:1
Image size	60–150 in	30–600 in
Projection offset	110%	—
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.1×Derived	1.47×Derived
Focal length	22–24.1 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)	2.56–2.68	—
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Vertical lens shift	None	-45–155%
Horizontal lens shift	None	±105%
Motorised lens shift	—	Yes
Lens memory slots	—	3
Vertical keystone	40°	12°
Horizontal keystone	—	20°
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction	—	8-point
Interchangeable lens	—	Yes
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	1600 × 1200
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm, + RCA
USB media playback	—	Yes
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron
Horizontal scan	15–102 kHz	15–106 kHz
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	56–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet	—	Yes
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	16 W
Speakers	1	2
Layout	Mono	Stereo
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	—
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	296 × 221 × 120 mm	498 × 476 × 147 mm
Weight	2,300 g	8,500 g
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount	M4, 20–25 mm screws	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity	—	10–85%RH
Altitude	—	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw	Max 280 W · Normal 260 W · Eco 215 W	Max 375 W
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.35 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 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	3 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h)
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/MH560/UM_EN_230719151410.pdf	https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000461-02-christie-lit-man-usr-d1.pdf
Spare parts	Lamp 5J.JND05.001	—
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + Warranty card, VGA cable	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + User manual, + HDMI cable, VGA cable, + Lens cap
Remote	IR	IR