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BenQ MX731 vs Sharp XP-M401H-W

BenQ MX731BenQ MX731
MSRP $599
Sharp XP-M401H-W
Sharp XP-M401H-W
Key differences
White light outputISO4,000 lm ISO · 4,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ISO
Native resolution1024 × 7681080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio1.51–1.97:11.16–1.47:1
Lowest input lag33.4 msDerived—
HDR formats—HLG
Light sourceLampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noiseNormal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $599—
Room fit
Distance to screen3.1–4.0 m2.6–3.3 m
Brightness
Rated brightness4,000 lmDerived4,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO4,000 lm ISO · 4,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ISO
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.55 in0.65 in
On-screen resolution1024 × 768Derived1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived
Native resolution1024 × 7681080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect4:3Derived16:9Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast20,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method—Light-source dimming
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets—2.2
HDR
HDR formats—HLG
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)6-axis6-axis
Picture mode memories2—
3D
3DYesYes
3D formats+ Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialSide-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync—DLP-Link
Light source
Light sourceLampLaser (phosphor)
Lamp power240 W—
Replacement lamp5J.JGR05.001—
Light-source life4,000 h normal · 8,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 8,000 h dynamic14,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Life defined as—50% brightness
Light output control—Continuous
Warm-up time30 s—
Cool-down time90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio1.51–1.97:11.16–1.47:1
Image size30–300 in30–300 in
Projection offset108%—
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.3×Derived1.27×Derived
Focal length16.88–21.88 mm17.31–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)2.59–2.872.45–2.78
FocusManualManual
AutofocusNo—
Vertical lens shiftNone—
Horizontal lens shiftNone—
Vertical keystone30°30°
Horizontal keystone25°30°
Auto keystoneYesYes
Corner correction4-corner—
Interchangeable lensNo—
Lens materialGlass—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh1024 × 768: 120 Hz1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p—120 HzDerived
Max refresh at 4K—60 HzDerived
Input lag1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms—
Lowest input lag33.4 msDerived—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)HDMI (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 1.4Derived—
Other video inputsVGA, Component—
Max input resolutionWUXGA4K UHD
Audio inputs3.5 mm—
USB media playbackYes—
Control portsRS-232RS-232
Control-system driversCrestron, AMX—
Horizontal scan15–102 kHz15–140 kHz
Vertical scan23–120 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYes—
Audio
Speaker power10 W8 W
Speakers11
LayoutMonoMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)296 × 221 × 120 mm278 × 216 × 116 mm
Weight2,500 g3,000 g
ColoursWhiteWhite
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mountM4, 20–25 mm screws3 × M4, screws ≥ 10 mm, 10 mm deep
Dust filter—None
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 355 W · Normal 320 WMax 195 W · Normal 195 W · Eco 150 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standbyUp to 2 W—
Power supply—External adapter
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input—19.5 V
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class—Class 1
Risk group—RG2
Marks—FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr5 yr or 20,000 h
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/Projector/UserManual/MH733/UM_EN_180423134229.pdfhttps://productadmin.sharp.ca//./uploads/product_downloads/M401H-W_manual_EN_v4_serialB-en.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, + Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + HDMI cable, Lens cap
RemoteIRIR