BenQ MS560 vs Epson EX3290

BenQ MS560 is $120.99 cheaper, quieter and lighter. Epson EX3290 is sharper and in stock.

	BenQ MS560MSRP $359	Epson EX3290$479.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ANSI	4,000 lm ISO
Native resolution
Native resolution	800 × 600	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	20,000:1	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.96–2.15:1	1.44:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$359	$649.99
Best price
Best price	—	$479.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	4.0–4.4 m	3.1 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ANSI	4,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
Colour light output	—	4,000 lm
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.55 in	0.59 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	800 × 600	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
Native aspect	4:3Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	—	None
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	20,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	Up to 16,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	2	—
3D
3D	Yes	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	—	210 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	5J.JND05.001	ELPLP97
Light-source life
Light-source life	6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic	6,000 h normal · 12,000 h eco
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	90 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.96–2.15:1	1.44:1
Image size
Image size	60–150 in	33–375 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	110%	—
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Digital
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.1×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	22–24.1 mm	16.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.56–2.68	1.44
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	—
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Lens material
Lens material	Glass	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)	2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Component, Composite	None
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	WUXGA
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	None
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–102 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	—	None
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	2 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	—
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	296 × 221 × 120 mm	302 × 234 × 77 mm
Weight
Weight	2,300 g	2,500 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 20–25 mm screws	M4, 9 mm screws
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	5–40°C
Altitude
Altitude	—	3,048 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 280 W · Normal 260 W · Eco 215 W	349 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.3 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Marks
Marks	—	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	🇺🇸 US 1 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/MH560/UM_EN_230719151410.pdf	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65860/EN/index.html
Spare parts
Spare parts	Lamp 5J.JND05.001	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, VGA cable	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	IR	—

BenQ MS560MSRP $359

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