BenQ MW560C vs Optoma ZK420UST

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Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	4,000 lm ANSI	4,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.55–1.7:1	0.25:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	4.3 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HLG
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Max 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Best price
Best price	$479	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.3–3.7 m	0.55 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	4,000 lm ANSI	4,200 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	75%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	—
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	—	XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	—	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	20,000:1	500,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HLG
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	—	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
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	30,000 h eco
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
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	0.25:1
Image size
Image size	30–300 in	100–150 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	120%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	None
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.1×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	22–24.1 mm	3.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.56–2.68	2.44
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Lens material
Lens material	Glass	—
Motion & gaming
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 240 Hz 4.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.9 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)	2 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	4K UHD
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–102 kHz	15–150 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	15 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	eARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	296 × 221 × 120 mm	327 × 328 × 110 mm
Weight
Weight	2,300 g	4,200 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Limited tilt	Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 8 mm screws	M4, 10 mm screws
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	10–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 280 W · Normal 260 W	Max 255 W · Eco 180 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
DC input	—	24 V
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Max 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	—	Notice 57
Marks
Marks	—	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)	3 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20BUSINESS/UserManual/MW560C/UM_EN_250304112919.pdf	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	IR	IR

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