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BenQ MX731 vs Christie LW401

BenQ MX731BenQ MX731
MSRP $599
Christie LW401
Christie LW401
$1,699.99
Key differences
White light outputANSI4,000 lm ISO · 4,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution1024 × 768WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio1.51–1.97:11.5–2.2:1
Lowest input lag33.4 msDerived—
Fan noiseNormal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $599$1,699.99
Room fit
Distance to screen3.1–4.0 m3.2–4.7 m
Brightness
Rated brightness4,000 lmDerived4,000 lmDerived
White light outputANSI4,000 lm ISO · 4,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Display system
Imaging technologyDLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal0.55 in0.59 in
On-screen resolution1024 × 768DerivedWXGA (1280 × 800)Derived
Native resolution1024 × 768WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect4:3Derived16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast20,000:13,000:1
Dynamic contrast method—Dynamic iris
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit—
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)6-axis—
Picture mode memories24
3D
3DYes—
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
Light source
Light sourceLampLamp
Lamp power240 W245 W
Replacement lamp5J.JGR05.001—
Light-source life4,000 h normal · 8,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 8,000 h dynamic2,500 h normal · 4,000 h eco
Warm-up time30 s—
Cool-down time90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio1.51–1.97:11.5–2.2:1
Image size30–300 in30–600 in
Projection offset108%—
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.3×Derived1.47×Derived
Focal length16.88–21.88 mm—
Aperture (f-number)2.59–2.87—
FocusManualMotorised
AutofocusNo—
Vertical lens shiftNone-45–155%
Horizontal lens shiftNone±105%
Motorised lens shift—Yes
Lens memory slots—3
Vertical keystone30°12°
Horizontal keystone25°20°
Auto keystoneYesYes
Corner correction4-corner8-point
Interchangeable lensNoYes
Lens materialGlass—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh1024 × 768: 120 Hz—
Input lag1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms—
Lowest input lag33.4 msDerived—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 1.4Derived—
Other video inputsVGA, + ComponentVGA
Max input resolutionWUXGA1600 × 1200
Audio inputs3.5 mm3.5 mm, + RCA
USB media playbackYesYes
Control portsRS-232RS-232
Control-system driversCrestron, + AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan15–102 kHz15–106 kHz
Vertical scan23–120 Hz56–120 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYesYes
Audio
Speaker power10 W16 W
Speakers12
LayoutMonoStereo
Audio outputs3.5 mm—
HDMI audio returnNoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)296 × 221 × 120 mm498 × 476 × 147 mm
Weight2,500 g8,500 g
ColoursWhite—
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mountM4, 20–25 mm screws—
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH10–85%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 355 W · Normal 320 WMax 375 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 WUp to 0.35 W
Networked standbyUp to 2 W—
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 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🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr3 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h)
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/Projector/UserManual/MH733/UM_EN_180423134229.pdfhttps://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000461-02-christie-lit-man-usr-d1.pdf
Spare partsLamp 5J.JGR05.001—
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, User manual, + Warranty card, VGA cable, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, + HDMI cable, VGA cable, Lens cap
RemoteIRIR