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BenQ MX731 vs Epson EX3290

BenQ MX731 is quieter. Epson EX3290 is $119.01 cheaper, sharper and in stock.

BenQ MX731MSRP $599
Epson EX3290$479.99 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
4,000 lm ISO · 4,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ISO
Native resolution
1024 × 768WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
1.51–1.97:11.44:1
Lowest input lag
33.4 msDerived—
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$599$649.99
Best price
—$479.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.1–4.0 m3.1 m
Picture
White light outputISO
4,000 lm ISO · 4,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
—4,000 lm
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.55 in0.59 in
Native resolution
1024 × 768WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
4:3Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shift
—None
Dynamic contrast
20,000:1Up to 16,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Picture mode memories
2—
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
240 W210 W
Replacement lamp
5J.JGR05.001ELPLP97
Light-source life
4,000 h normal · 8,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 8,000 h dynamic6,000 h normal · 12,000 h eco
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.51–1.97:11.44:1
Image size
30–300 in33–375 in
Projection offset
108%—
Zoom
OpticalDigital
Zoom ratio
1.3×Derived—
Focal length
16.88–21.88 mm16.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.59–2.871.44
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
25°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner—
Interchangeable lens
No—
Lens material
Glass—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1024 × 768: 120 Hz—
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGA, ComponentNone
Max input resolution
WUXGAWUXGA
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232None
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMX—
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
Yes—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W2 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm—
HDMI audio return
NoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
296 × 221 × 120 mm302 × 234 × 77 mm
Weight
2,500 g2,500 g
Colours
White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screwsM4, 9 mm screws
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH—
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m
Power draw
Max 355 W · Normal 320 W349 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.3 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 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr🇺🇸 US 1 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/Projector/UserManual/MH733/UM_EN_180423134229.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65860/EN/index.html
Spare parts
Lamp 5J.JGR05.001—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty card, VGA cable, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
IR—
BenQ MX731MSRP $599
Epson EX3290$479.99 · Amazon
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