BenQ MW560 vs Epson PowerLite 1290
 BenQ MW560MSRP $499 |  Epson PowerLite 1290MSRP $986 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 4,000 lm ANSI | 4,100 lm ISO |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Throw ratio | 1.55–1.7:1 | 1.3–2.09:1 |
| Fan noise | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $499 | MSRP $986 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.3–3.7 m | 2.9–4.6 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 4,000 lmDerived | 4,100 lmDerived |
| White light output | 4,000 lm ANSI | 4,100 lm ISO |
| Colour light output | — | 4,100 lm |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | 0.62 in |
| On-screen resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 20,000:1 | Up to 16,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Dynamic iris |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | — |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Lamp |
| Lamp power | 200 W | 230 W |
| Replacement lamp | 5J.JND05.001 | ELPLP97 |
| Light-source life | 6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic | 5,500 h normal · 12,000 h eco |
| Warm-up time | 30 s | — |
| Cool-down time | 90 s | 0 s |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.55–1.7:1 | 1.3–2.09:1 |
| Image size | 60–150 in | 31–304 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.1×Derived | 1.61×Derived |
| Focal length | 22–24.1 mm | 18.2–29.1 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.56–2.68 | 1.51–1.77 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | 30° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | 30° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | 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, Composite | — |
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | — |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | — |
| Control ports | RS-232 | — |
| Horizontal scan | 15–102 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Casting | — | AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 16 W |
| Speakers | 1 | — |
| Layout | Mono | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 296 × 221 × 120 mm | 309 × 282 × 90 mm |
| Weight | 2,300 g | 3,100 g |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 20–25 mm screws | 3 × M4 |
| Dust filter | — | Replaceable |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | — |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 3,048 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 280 W · Normal 260 W · Eco 215 W | Normal 349 W · Eco 241 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.3 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 90–264 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Marks | — | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h) | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/MH560/UM_EN_230719151410.pdf | — |
| Spare parts | — | Lamp V13H010L97 · Air filter V13H134A54 |
| 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 |
| Remote | IR | — |