BenQ MX731 vs ViewSonic PA503W

ViewSonic PA503W is $159.01 cheaper, sharper and better for gaming.

Key differences
White light outputANSI
4,000 lm ISO · 4,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1024 × 768WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
1.51–1.97:11.55–1.7:1
Lowest input lag
33.4 msDerived16 msDerived
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
$599$439.99
Best price
—$439.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.1–4.0 m3.3–3.7 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
4,000 lm ISO · 4,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.55 in0.65 in
Native resolution
1024 × 768WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
4:3Derived16:10Derived
Colour wheel segments
—6
Dynamic contrast
20,000:122,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Picture mode memories
2—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
240 W200 W
Replacement lamp
5J.JGR05.001—
Light-source life
4,000 h normal · 8,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 8,000 h dynamic6,000 h normal · 15,000 h super eco
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.51–1.97:11.55–1.7:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Projection offset
108%100%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.3×Derived1.1×Derived
Focal length
16.88–21.88 mm22–24.1 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.59–2.872.56–2.68
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Horizontal keystone
25°—
Auto keystone
Yes—
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 ms1080p: 60 Hz 16 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGA, ComponentVGA
Max input resolution
WUXGA1080p
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMX—
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesNo
Audio
Speaker power
10 W2 W
Speakers
11
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
296 × 221 × 120 mm294 × 218 × 110 mm
Weight
2,500 g2,200 g
Colours
White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screwsM4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–90%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 355 W · Normal 320 WMax 280 W · Normal 260 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 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 31 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/Projector/UserManual/MH733/UM_EN_180423134229.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/PA500_PA503%20Series/PA500S_PA503S_SP3_PA500X_PA503X_SP6_PA503W_PA503SP_PA503XP_UG_ENG.pdf
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, VGA cable
Remote
IRIR
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