BenQ MW560C vs Philips ProPix 850

BenQ MW560C is $220 cheaper, lighter and in stock. Philips ProPix 850 is sharper.

	BenQ MW560C$479 · Amazon Buy	Philips ProPix 850MSRP $699

Key differences
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	1,600:1
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.55–1.7:1	1.49–1.64:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	—
MSRP
MSRP	—	$699
Best price
Best price	$479	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.3–3.7 m	3.3–3.6 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	4,000 lm ANSI	4,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:9Derived
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	1,600:1
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	20,000:1	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
3D
3D	Yes	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	200 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	—	PPA3001
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 · 10,000 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	1.49–1.64:1
Image size
Image size	30–300 in	70–150 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	—
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	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)	2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	—
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–102 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	—
Smart platform
Smart platform
Smart platform	—	None
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	2 W
Speakers
Speakers	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	302 × 218 × 99 mm
Weight
Weight	2,300 g	2,500 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Limited tilt	—
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 8 mm screws	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	—	Yes
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	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 280 W · Normal 260 W	260 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	—
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)	—
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20BUSINESS/UserManual/MW560C/UM_EN_250304112919.pdf	https://www.documents.philips.com/assets/20250907/9a1da8258e69466da511b35101160835.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, Warranty card
Remote
Remote	IR	IR

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