BenQ MW732 vs Christie LW401

	BenQ MW732 MSRP $749	Christie LW401 $1,699.99
Key differences
Throw ratio	1.21–1.57:1	1.5–2.2:1
Lowest input lag	33.4 msDerived	—
Fan noise	Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $749	$1,699.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	2.6–3.4 m	3.2–4.7 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	4,000 lmDerived	4,000 lmDerived
White light outputANSI	4,000 lm ANSI	4,000 lm ANSI
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.59 in
On-screen resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived	WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	20,000:1	3,000:1
Dynamic contrast method	—	Dynamic iris
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Calibration
Picture mode memories	2	4
3D
3D	Yes	—
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power	240 W	245 W
Replacement lamp	5J.JGS05.001	—
Light-source life	4,000 h normal · 8,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 8,000 h dynamic	2,500 h normal · 4,000 h eco
Optics
Throw ratio	1.21–1.57:1	1.5–2.2:1
Image size	30–300 in	30–600 in
Projection offset	110%	—
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.3×Derived	1.47×Derived
Focal length	16.88–21.88 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)	2.59–2.87	—
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Vertical lens shift	—	-45–155%
Horizontal lens shift	—	±105%
Motorised lens shift	—	Yes
Lens memory slots	—	3
Vertical keystone	30°	12°
Horizontal keystone	25°	20°
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction	—	8-point
Interchangeable lens	—	Yes
Lens material	Glass	—
Motion & gaming
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms	—
Lowest input lag	33.4 msDerived	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)	2 × HDMI
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Newest HDMI version	HDMI 1.4Derived	—
Other video inputs	VGA, + Component	VGA
Max input resolution	WUXGA	1600 × 1200
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm, + RCA
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers	Crestron, + AMX	Crestron
Horizontal scan	15–102 kHz	15–106 kHz
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	56–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	16 W
Speakers	1	2
Layout	—	Stereo
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	—
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	296 × 221 × 120 mm	498 × 476 × 147 mm
Weight	2,500 g	8,500 g
Colours	White	—
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount	M4, 20–25 mm screws	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	10–85%RH
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw	Max 355 W · Normal 320 W · Eco 240 W	Max 375 W
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.35 W
Networked standby	Up to 2 W	—
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Marks	—	CE, FCC, UL, CCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	3 yr	3 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h)
User manual	—	https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000461-02-christie-lit-man-usr-d1.pdf
Spare parts	Lamp 5J.JGS05.001	—
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, User manual, + Warranty card, VGA cable, Lens cap	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, + HDMI cable, VGA cable, Lens cap
Remote	—	IR