BenQ MW826STH vs InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234ST

BenQ MW826STH is sharper and lighter. InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234ST is $282.82 cheaper and quieter.

	BenQ MW826STH$877 · Amazon Buy	InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234ST$594.18 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	3,500 lm ANSI	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1024 × 768
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.49:1	0.62:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	34 msDerived	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	27 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$759	—
Best price
Best price	$877	$594.18
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	1.1 m	1.3 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	3,500 lm ANSI	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	4,200 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	80%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.55 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1024 × 768
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	20,000:1	30,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	—	15
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	—	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	200 W	—
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	5J.JMW05.001	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic	15,000 h dynamic
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	30 s	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	90 s	10 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.49:1	0.62:1
Image size
Image size	70–120 in	—
Projection offset
Projection offset	105%	115%
Zoom
Zoom	None	None
Focal length
Focal length	6.9 mm	7.15 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.6	2.8
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	20°
Motion & gaming
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 34 ms	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)	2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Component, Composite	VGA
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	WUXGA
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm, RCA	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–102 kHz	15–97.55 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	54–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	10 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 × 239 × 120 mm	236 × 313 × 96.4 mm
Weight
Weight	2,600 g	2,900 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 20–25 mm screws	M4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	None
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	5–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	10–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	3,048 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 280 W · Normal 260 W	Max 267 W · Eco 210 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	Up to 2 W	Up to 2 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
Marks	—	CE, UKCA, FCC, CCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr	2 yr (light source 1 yr or 1,000 h)
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20EDUCATION/UserManual/MW826STH/UM_EN_241101130905.pdf	https://cdn.infocus.com/2023/11/ScreenPlay-Users-Manual-v1.0-Visa-Genesis-I-II-.pdf
Spare parts
Spare parts	Lamp 5J.JMW05.001 · Mount WM06G3	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, VGA cable	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable
Remote
Remote	IR	IR

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