BenQ MW560C vs Epson EX3290

BenQ MW560C is quieter and lighter.

	BenQ MW560C$479 · Amazon Buy	Epson EX3290$479.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ANSI	4,000 lm ISO
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.55–1.7:1	1.44:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	—	$649.99
Best price
Best price	$479	$479.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.3–3.7 m	3.1 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ANSI	4,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
Colour light output	—	4,000 lm
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.59 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	—	None
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	20,000:1	Up to 16,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
3D
3D	Yes	—
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	200 W	210 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	—	ELPLP97
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 · 12,000 h eco
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	30 s	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	90 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.55–1.7:1	1.44:1
Image size
Image size	30–300 in	33–375 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	—
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Digital
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.1×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	22–24.1 mm	16.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.56–2.68	1.44
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Lens material
Lens material	Glass	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)	2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	None
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	WUXGA
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	None
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–102 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	—	None
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	2 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	—
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	296 × 221 × 120 mm	302 × 234 × 77 mm
Weight
Weight	2,300 g	2,500 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Limited tilt	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 8 mm screws	M4, 9 mm screws
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	5–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	—
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	3,048 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 280 W · Normal 260 W	349 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.3 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 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Marks
Marks	—	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)	🇺🇸 US 1 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20BUSINESS/UserManual/MW560C/UM_EN_250304112919.pdf	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65860/EN/index.html
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	IR	—

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