BenQ MS560 vs Philips ProPix 650

BenQ MS560 is stronger on contrast and lighter. Philips ProPix 650 is $110 cheaper, sharper and in stock.

	BenQ MS560MSRP $359	Philips ProPix 650$249 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
Native resolution
Native resolution	800 × 600	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	20,000:1	2,000:1
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.96–2.15:1	1.55–1.7:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$359	$499
Best price
Best price	—	$249
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	4.0–4.4 m	3.3–3.7 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	4,000 lm ANSI	4,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.55 in	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	800 × 600	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
Native aspect	4:3Derived	16:10Derived
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	20,000:1	2,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	2	—
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	—	200 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	5J.JND05.001	—
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 · 10,000 h eco
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	90 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.96–2.15:1	1.55–1.7:1
Image size
Image size	60–150 in	60–150 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	110%	—
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	—
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.1×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	22–24.1 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.56–2.68	—
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°	40°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Lens material
Lens material	Glass	Glass
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)	HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Component, Composite	VGA
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	—
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–102 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	—
Smart platform
Smart platform
Smart platform	—	None
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	2 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	—
Layout
Layout	Mono	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	296 × 221 × 120 mm	302 × 218 × 99 mm
Weight
Weight	2,300 g	2,500 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 20–25 mm screws	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Altitude
Altitude	—	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 280 W · Normal 260 W · Eco 215 W	260 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
Marks	—	CE
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/MH560/UM_EN_230719151410.pdf	https://www.documents.philips.com/assets/20250907/3af740f385cd4c5c9a99b35101160708.pdf
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, Warranty card
Remote
Remote	IR	IR

BenQ MS560MSRP $359

Philips ProPix 650$249 · Amazon

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