BenQ MW560 vs BenQ MX825STH
BenQ MW560 is $110 cheaper, brighter and sharper.
| Key differences | ||
|---|---|---|
| White light outputANSI | ||
| White light outputANSI | 4,000 lm ANSI | 3,500 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | ||
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | 1024 × 768 |
| Throw ratio | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.55–1.7:1 | 0.61:1 |
| Lowest input lag | ||
| Lowest input lag | — | 34 msDerived |
| Fan noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) |
| MSRP | ||
| MSRP | $499 | $609 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.3–3.7 m | 1.2 m |
| Picture | ||
| White light outputANSI | ||
| White light outputANSI | 4,000 lm ANSI | 3,500 lm ANSI |
| Imaging technology | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | ||
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | 0.55 in |
| Native resolution | ||
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | 1024 × 768 |
| Native aspect | ||
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 4:3Derived |
| Dynamic contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 20,000:1 | 20,000:1 |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Colour management (CMS) | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Picture mode memories | ||
| Picture mode memories | — | 2 |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | ||
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Lamp |
| Lamp power | ||
| Lamp power | 200 W | 200 W |
| Replacement lamp | ||
| Replacement lamp | 5J.JND05.001 | 5J.JMM05.001 |
| 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 · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic |
| Warm-up time | ||
| Warm-up time | 30 s | 30 s |
| Cool-down time | ||
| Cool-down time | 90 s | 90 s |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.55–1.7:1 | 0.61:1 |
| Image size | ||
| Image size | 60–150 in | 60–120 in |
| Projection offset | ||
| Projection offset | 100% | 115% |
| Zoom | ||
| Zoom | Optical | None |
| Zoom ratio | ||
| Zoom ratio | 1.1×Derived | — |
| Focal length | ||
| Focal length | 22–24.1 mm | 6.9 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | ||
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.56–2.68 | 2.6 |
| Focus | ||
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | ||
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Vertical keystone | ||
| Vertical keystone | 40° | 30° |
| Auto keystone | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Lens material | ||
| Lens material | Glass | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Input lag | ||
| Input lag | — | 1080p: 60 Hz 34 ms |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) | 2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) |
| Other video inputs | ||
| Other video inputs | VGA, Composite | VGA, Component, Composite |
| Max input resolution | ||
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | WUXGA |
| Audio inputs | ||
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm, RCA |
| Control ports | ||
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| Control-system drivers | ||
| Control-system drivers | — | Crestron, AMX |
| Horizontal scan | ||
| Horizontal scan | 15–102 kHz | 15–102 kHz |
| Vertical scan | ||
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | 23–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | ||
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Speakers | ||
| Speakers | 1 | 1 |
| Layout | ||
| Layout | Mono | 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 | 296 × 239 × 120 mm |
| Weight | ||
| Weight | 2,300 g | 2,600 g |
| Orientations | ||
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | ||
| Ceiling mount | M4, 20–25 mm screws | M4, 20–25 mm screws |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | ||
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 10–90%RH |
| Altitude | ||
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 3,000 m · 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 |
| Networked standby | ||
| Networked standby | — | 2 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 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) |
| Safety & support | ||
| Risk group | ||
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h) | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr |
| User manual | ||
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/MH560/UM_EN_230719151410.pdf | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20EDUCATION/UserManual/MW826STH/UM_EN_241101130905.pdf |
| Spare parts | ||
| Spare parts | — | Lamp 5J.JMM05.001 · Air filter 5J.JGV14.001 · Mount WM06G3 |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty card, VGA cable | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, VGA cable |
| Remote | ||
| Remote | IR | — |