BenQ MW560C vs Optoma EH401

BenQ MW560C is $219.99 cheaper and lighter. Optoma EH401 is sharper and quieter.

	BenQ MW560C$479 · Amazon Buy	Optoma EH401$698.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ANSI	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.55–1.7:1	1.5–1.66:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	8.4 msDerived
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	—	$1,049
Best price
Best price	$479	$698.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.3–3.7 m	3.3–3.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ANSI	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	4,000 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	80%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.47 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	20,000:1	22,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	10 bit
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	6-axis
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	—	ISF
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	—	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	200 W	240 W
Light-source life
Light-source life	6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic	4,000 h max · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h dynamic
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	1.5–1.66:1
Image size
Image size	30–300 in	30–301 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	116%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	—
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.1×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	22–24.1 mm	15.84–17.42 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.56–2.68	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Lens material
Lens material	Glass	—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 120 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 16 ms · 120 Hz 8.4 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)	HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	4K UHD
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–102 kHz	15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	50–85 Hz
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	3 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	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	316 × 244 × 108 mm
Weight
Weight	2,300 g	2,880 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Limited tilt	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 8 mm screws	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	5–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	10–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	3,000 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 280 W · Normal 260 W	Max 290 W · Eco 210 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.5 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 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 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)	2 yr
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20BUSINESS/UserManual/MW560C/UM_EN_250304112919.pdf	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/09618c8e-818f-46f7-8daa-72abca9ea8bb.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
Remote	IR	IR

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