BenQ MW560C vs Optoma ZK431ST

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Key differences
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ANSI	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.55–1.7:1	0.5:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	8.6 msDerived
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 35 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	1.1 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ANSI	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	4,100 lm
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
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	—	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	20,000:1	2,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4
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
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
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	0.5:1
Image size
Image size	30–300 in	30–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	114%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	None
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.1×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	22–24.1 mm	7.51 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.56–2.68	2.8
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	15°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	15°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Lens material
Lens material	Glass	—
Motion & gaming
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)	2 × HDMI 2.0
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	RS-232, 12 V trigger
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	—
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	274 × 216 × 109 mm
Weight
Weight	2,300 g	2,900 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Limited tilt	360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 8 mm screws	M4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°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	Max 178 W · Eco 125 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 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	—	19.5 V
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Hazard distance
Hazard distance	—	1 m
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	—	Notice 57
Marks
Marks	—	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)	5 yr
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, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	IR	—

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