BenQ MW560 vs NEC NP-M403H
 BenQ MW560MSRP $499 |  MSRP $2,599 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 4,000 lm ANSI | 4,000 lm ISO (Bright mode) |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Throw ratio | 1.55–1.7:1 | 1.2–2.1:1 |
| Fan noise | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Max 36 dB(A) · Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $499 | MSRP $2,599 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.3–3.7 m | 2.7–4.6 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 4,000 lmDerived | 4,000 lmDerived |
| White light output | 4,000 lm ANSI | 4,000 lm ISO (Bright mode) |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | 0.65 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 | 10,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Dynamic iris |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | — |
| Picture mode memories | — | 7 |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, + Frame sequential | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom |
| 3D glasses sync | — | DLP-Link |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Lamp |
| Lamp power | 200 W | 270 W |
| Replacement lamp | 5J.JND05.001 | NP30LP |
| Light-source life | 6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic | 3,500 h max · 5,500 h normal · 8,000 h eco |
| Light output control | — | Steps |
| Constant brightness mode | — | Yes |
| Warm-up time | 30 s | — |
| Cool-down time | 90 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.55–1.7:1 | 1.2–2.1:1 |
| Image size | 60–150 in | 30–300 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.1×Derived | 1.75×Derived |
| Focal length | 22–24.1 mm | 18–30.6 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.56–2.68 | 2.4–3.2 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | 30° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | 25° |
| 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 | VGA |
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | WUXGA |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm, + RCA, + Microphone |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | — | Class 1 |
| Control-system drivers | — | Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | 15–102 kHz | 15–100 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | 50–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 20 W |
| Speakers | 1 | 1 |
| Layout | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 296 × 221 × 120 mm | 368 × 291 × 108 mm |
| Weight | 2,300 g | 3,700 g |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 20–25 mm screws | — |
| Sealed optical engine | — | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 2,400 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 280 W · Normal 260 W · Eco 215 W | Max 335 W · Normal 278 W · Eco 246 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.4 W |
| Networked standby | — | 2.9 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Max 36 dB(A) · Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Marks | — | FCC, UL |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h) | 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h) · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/MH560/UM_EN_230719151410.pdf | https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/m403w/M403W_manual_ENG.pdf |
| 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, VGA cable, + Carry case, + Software CD |
| Remote | IR | IR |