BenQ MW560 vs Philips ProPix 850

	BenQ MW560 MSRP $499	Philips ProPix 850 MSRP $699
Key differences
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	1,600:1
Throw ratio	1.55–1.7:1	1.49–1.64:1
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	—
Price	MSRP $499	MSRP $699
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	3.3–3.7 m	3.3–3.6 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	4,000 lmDerived	4,000 lmDerived
White light outputANSI	4,000 lm ANSI	4,000 lm ANSI
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
Native contrast (on/off)	—	1,600:1
Dynamic contrast	20,000:1	—
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power	200 W	200 W
Replacement lamp	5J.JND05.001	PPA3001
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
Warm-up time	30 s	—
Cool-down time	90 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio	1.55–1.7:1	1.49–1.64:1
Image size	60–150 in	70–150 in
Projection offset	100%	—
Zoom	Optical	Digital
Zoom ratio	1.1×Derived	—
Focal length	22–24.1 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)	2.56–2.68	—
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical keystone	40°	40°
Auto keystone	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	RS-232
Horizontal scan	15–102 kHz	—
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	—
Smart platform
Smart platform	—	None
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	2 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	302 × 218 × 99 mm
Weight	2,300 g	2,500 g
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Ceiling mount	M4, 20–25 mm screws	—
Tripod socket	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	—
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	High-altitude mode
Power draw	Max 280 W · Normal 260 W · Eco 215 W	260 W
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.5 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	—
Safety & compliance
Risk group	RG2	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)	—
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/MH560/UM_EN_230719151410.pdf	https://www.documents.philips.com/assets/20250907/9a1da8258e69466da511b35101160835.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, Quick start guide, Warranty card
Remote	IR	IR