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BenQ MW826STH vs Epson PowerLite L265F

BenQ MW826STH is $417.99 cheaper, quieter and lighter. Epson PowerLite L265F is sharper.

BenQ MW826STH$877 · Amazon
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Epson PowerLite L265F$1,294.99 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
3,500 lm ANSI4,600 lm ISO
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
0.49:11.32–2.12:1
Lowest input lag
34 msDerived—
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
$759$1,416
Best price
$877$1,294.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.1 m2.9–4.7 m
Picture
White light output
3,500 lm ANSI4,600 lm ISO
Colour light output
—4,600 lm
Brightness by mode
—Normal 4,600 lm · Eco 3,200 lm
Eco brightness
—70%Derived
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in—
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
20,000:1Over 5,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
Light source
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Lamp power
200 W—
Replacement lamp
5J.JMW05.001—
Light-source life
6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Warm-up time
30 s30 s
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.49:11.32–2.12:1
Image size
70–120 in31–310 in
Projection offset
105%—
Zoom
NoneOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.61×Derived
Focal length
6.9 mm18.2–29.1 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.61.51–1.77
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Interchangeable lens
—No
Motion & gaming
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 34 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, CompositeVGA
Max input resolution
WUXGADCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA—
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—Wi-Fi 5
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
—Miracast
Audio
Speaker power
10 W16 W
Speakers
1—
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
296 × 239 × 120 mm325 × 299 × 90 mm
Weight
2,600 g4,200 g
Colours
—Black
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screws—
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 280 W · Normal 260 WMax 272 W · Normal 272 W · Eco 208 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W2 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
FDA laser notice
—Notice 57
Marks
—FCC, UL
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20EDUCATION/UserManual/MW826STH/UM_EN_241101130905.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63079.pdf
Spare parts
Lamp 5J.JMW05.001 · Mount WM06G3—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, VGA cablePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, HDMI cable
Remote
IR—
BenQ MW826STH$877 · Amazon
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Epson PowerLite L265F$1,294.99 · Amazon
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