BenQ MW560C vs Epson PowerLite 1780W

BenQ MW560C is $146 cheaper and quieter. Epson PowerLite 1780W is lighter.

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Key differences
White light output
4,000 lm ANSI3,000 lm ISO
Throw ratio
1.55–1.7:11.04–1.26:1
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
MSRP
—$849.99
Best price
$479$625
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.3–3.7 m2.2–2.7 m
Picture
White light output
4,000 lm ANSI3,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
—3,000 lm
Brightness by mode
—Normal 3,000 lm · Eco 1,900 lm
Eco brightness
—63%Derived
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.59 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
20,000:1Up to 10,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Dynamic iris
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
200 W206 W
Replacement lamp
—ELPLP94
Light-source life
6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic4,000 h normal · 7,000 h eco
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
90 s0 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.55–1.7:11.04–1.26:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Projection offset
100%—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.1×Derived1.21×Derived
Focal length
22–24.1 mm13.52–16.22 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.56–2.681.58–1.7
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Interchangeable lens
—No
Lens material
Glass—
Motion & gaming
Native 24p
—Via pulldown
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)HDMI
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolution
WUXGA1080p
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232—
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—Wi-Fi 4
Audio
Speaker power
10 W1 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm—
HDMI audio return
NoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
296 × 221 × 120 mm292 × 213 × 44 mm
Weight
2,300 g1,770 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Limited tiltTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 8 mm screws—
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 280 W · Normal 260 WNormal 290 W · Eco 208 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.18 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
RG2—
Marks
—FCC, UL
Warranty
3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)🇺🇸 US 2 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇪🇺 EU 5 yr (light source 5 yr or 1,000 h)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20BUSINESS/UserManual/MW560C/UM_EN_250304112919.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd52793.pdf
Spare parts
—Lamp ELPLP94 · Air filter ELPAF53 · Mount ELPMB23
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manualPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, USB cable, Carry case, Software CD
Remote
IR—
BenQ MW560C$479 · Amazon
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