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BenQ MX731 vs Epson PowerLite 1781W

BenQ MX731 is $287.72 cheaper, brighter and quieter. Epson PowerLite 1781W is sharper, lighter and in stock.

BenQ MX731MSRP $599
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Key differences
White light outputISO
4,000 lm ISO · 4,000 lm ANSI3,200 lm ISO
Native resolution
1024 × 768WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
1.51–1.97:11.04–1.26:1
Lowest input lag
33.4 msDerived—
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
MSRP
$599$799
Best price
—$886.72
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.1–4.0 m2.2–2.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
4,000 lm ISO · 4,000 lm ANSI3,200 lm ISO
Colour light output
—3,200 lm
Brightness by mode
—Normal 3,200 lm · Eco 1,900 lm
Eco brightness
—59%Derived
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.55 in—
Native resolution
1024 × 768WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
4:3Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
20,000:1Up to 10,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Dynamic iris
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 W214 W
Replacement lamp
5J.JGR05.001ELPLP94
Light-source life
4,000 h normal · 8,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 8,000 h dynamic4,000 h normal · 7,000 h eco
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
90 s0 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.51–1.97:11.04–1.26:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Projection offset
108%—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.3×Derived1.21×Derived
Focal length
16.88–21.88 mm13.52–16.22 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.59–2.871.58–1.7
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
NoneNone
Horizontal lens shift
NoneNone
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
25°20°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner—
Auto setup
—Fit to screen
Interchangeable lens
No—
Lens material
Glass—
Motion & gaming
Native 24p
—Via pulldown
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)HDMI
Other video inputs
VGA, ComponentVGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolution
WUXGA1080p
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232—
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMX—
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Ethernet
Yes—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W1 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm—
HDMI audio return
NoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
296 × 221 × 120 mm292 × 213 × 44 mm
Weight
2,500 g1,810 g
Colours
White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screws—
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 355 W · Normal 320 WNormal 309 W · Eco 217 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.18 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 39 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
—FCC, UL
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr2 yr (light source 3 mo)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/Projector/UserManual/MH733/UM_EN_180423134229.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd52793.pdf
Spare parts
Lamp 5J.JGR05.001Lamp ELPLP94 · Air filter ELPAF53 · Mount ELPMB23
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, User manual, VGA cable, USB cable, Carry case, Software CD
Remote
IR—
BenQ MX731MSRP $599
Epson PowerLite 1781W$886.72 · Amazon
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