BenQ MW826STH vs Optoma X400LVe

BenQ MW826STH is sharper and lighter. Optoma X400LVe is $248 cheaper, brighter and quieter.

BenQ MW826STH$877 · Amazon
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Optoma X400LVe$629 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputANSI
3,500 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Throw ratio
0.49:11.94–2.16:1
Lowest input lag
34 msDerived—
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
$759$789
Best price
$877$629
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.1 m3.9–4.4 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
3,500 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
—75%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.55 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Native aspect
16:10Derived4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
20,000:125,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
200 W203 W
Replacement lamp
5J.JMW05.001BL-FP195D
Light-source life
6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic6,000 h max · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 12,000 h dynamic
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.49:11.94–2.16:1
Image size
70–120 in27.78–304 in
Projection offset
105%115%
Zoom
None—
Focal length
6.9 mm21.85–24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.62.41–2.53
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Motion & gaming
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 34 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, CompositeVGA, Composite
Max input resolution
WUXGA1080p
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMX—
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz50–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Yes—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
296 × 239 × 120 mm316 × 244 × 108 mm
Weight
2,600 g3,050 g
Colours
—Black
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screwsM4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–85%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m
Power draw
Max 280 W · Normal 260 WMax 225 W · Eco 187 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 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 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr1 yr (light source 3 mo)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20EDUCATION/UserManual/MW826STH/UM_EN_241101130905.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/56ac35cf-7cb4-46f0-acc0-75c846804ea2.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, Quick start guide
Remote
IR—
BenQ MW826STH$877 · Amazon
Buy
Optoma X400LVe$629 · Amazon
Buy