BenQ MW536 vs Optoma X400LVe

BenQ MW536 is sharper and lighter. Optoma X400LVe is $149.45 cheaper and quieter.

BenQ MW536$778.45 · Amazon
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Optoma X400LVe$629 · Amazon
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Key differences
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Throw ratio
1.55–1.86:11.94–2.16:1
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
$529$789
Best price
$778.45$629
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.3–4.0 m3.9–4.4 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
4,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
—75%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.55 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Native aspect
16:10Derived4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
20,000:125,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Picture mode memories
2—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
210 W203 W
Replacement lamp
5J.JN605.001BL-FP195D
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 max · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 12,000 h dynamic
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.55–1.86:11.94–2.16:1
Image size
60–150 in27.78–304 in
Projection offset
106%115%
Zoom
Optical—
Zoom ratio
1.2×Derived—
Focal length
22–25.79 mm21.85–24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.42–2.622.41–2.53
Focus
—Manual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
40°40°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Lens material
Glass—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, CompositeVGA, Composite
Max input resolution
WUXGA1080p
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz50–85 Hz
Audio
Speaker power
2 W10 W
Speakers
11
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
331 × 241 × 100 mm316 × 244 × 108 mm
Weight
2,600 g3,050 g
Colours
—Black
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screwsM4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–85%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m
Power draw
Max 260 W · Normal 240 W · Eco 190 WMax 225 W · Eco 187 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 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 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Warranty
3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)1 yr (light source 3 mo)
User manual
https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11903.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/56ac35cf-7cb4-46f0-acc0-75c846804ea2.pdf
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 MW536$778.45 · Amazon
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Optoma X400LVe$629 · Amazon
Buy