BenQ MX825STH vs Epson EX3290

BenQ MX825STH is quieter. Epson EX3290 is $129.01 cheaper, sharper and in stock.

	BenQ MX825STHMSRP $609	Epson EX3290$479.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	3,500 lm ANSI	4,000 lm ISO
Native resolution
Native resolution	1024 × 768	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.61:1	1.44:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	34 msDerived	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$609	$649.99
Best price
Best price	—	$479.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	1.2 m	3.1 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	3,500 lm ANSI	4,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
Colour light output	—	4,000 lm
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.55 in	0.59 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1024 × 768	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
Native aspect	4:3Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	—	None
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	20,000:1	Up to 16,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	2	—
3D
3D	Yes	—
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	200 W	210 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	5J.JMM05.001	ELPLP97
Light-source life
Light-source life	6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic	6,000 h normal · 12,000 h eco
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	30 s	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	90 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.61:1	1.44:1
Image size
Image size	60–120 in	33–375 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	115%	—
Zoom
Zoom	None	Digital
Focal length
Focal length	6.9 mm	16.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.6	1.44
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	—	Yes
Motion & gaming
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 34 ms	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)	2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Component, Composite	None
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	WUXGA
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm, RCA	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	None
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–102 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	—	None
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	2 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	—
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	296 × 239 × 120 mm	302 × 234 × 77 mm
Weight
Weight	2,600 g	2,500 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 20–25 mm screws	M4, 9 mm screws
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	5–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	—
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	3,048 m
Power draw
Power draw	260 W	349 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	0.3 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2 W	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Marks
Marks	—	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr	🇺🇸 US 1 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20EDUCATION/UserManual/MW826STH/UM_EN_241101130905.pdf	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65860/EN/index.html
Spare parts
Spare parts	Lamp 5J.JMM05.001 · Air filter 5J.JGV14.001 · Mount WM06G3	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, VGA cable	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide

BenQ MX825STHMSRP $609

Epson EX3290$479.99 · Amazon

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