BenQ MW560C vs Casio XJ-V2

BenQ MW560C is sharper, lighter and in stock. Casio XJ-V2 is $229 cheaper.

	BenQ MW560C$479 · Amazon Buy	Casio XJ-V2$250 · Amazon · Used Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ANSI	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1024 × 768
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.55–1.7:1	1.54–1.71:1
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Hybrid laser + LED
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	—
MSRP
MSRP	—	$699
Best price
Best price	$479	$250
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.3–3.7 m	3.1–3.5 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ANSI	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	3,000 lm
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	—
3D
3D	Yes	No
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Hybrid laser + LED
Emitter
Emitter	—	Laser + LED
Lamp power
Lamp power	200 W	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic	20,000 h
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	30 s	6 s
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	90 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.55–1.7:1	1.54–1.71:1
Image size
Image size	30–300 in	30–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	72%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.1×Derived	1.11×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	22–24.1 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.56–2.68	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Lens material
Lens material	Glass	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)	HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	VGA
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	1600 × 1200
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	—	No
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–102 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	—	None
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	No
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	—
Speakers
Speakers	1	—
Layout
Layout	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	269 × 269 × 88.9 mm
Weight
Weight	2,300 g	2,810 g
Colours
Colours	—	White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Limited tilt	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 8 mm screws	4 × M4, 5–8 mm screws
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	5–35°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	20–80%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	Max 165 W · Normal 150 W · Eco 120 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.12 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)	—
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)	3 yr (light source 5 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20BUSINESS/UserManual/MW560C/UM_EN_250304112919.pdf	https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_9089.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual	Power cord, Remote, Warranty card, VGA cable
Remote
Remote	IR	—

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