BenQ MX825STH vs InFocus IN1024

BenQ MX825STH is $160 cheaper and lighter.

Key differences
White light output
3,500 lm ANSI—
Throw ratio
0.61:11.48–1.78:1
Lowest input lag
34 msDerived—
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
MSRP
$609$769
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.2 m3.0–3.6 m
Picture
White light output
3,500 lm ANSI—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—4,000 lm
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.55 in0.63 in
Native resolution
1024 × 7681024 × 768
Native aspect
4:3Derived4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
20,000:1—
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
200 W240 W
Replacement lamp
5J.JMM05.001SP-LAMP-107
Light-source life
6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic10,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.61:11.48–1.78:1
Image size
60–120 in30–300 in
Projection offset
115%14%
Zoom
NoneOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.2×Derived
Focal length
6.9 mm19.16–23.02 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.61.6–1.76
Focus
ManualManual
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Auto keystone
—Yes
Motion & gaming
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 34 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, CompositeVGA, Composite
Max input resolution
WUXGA4K UHD
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMX—
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz48–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Yes—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W16 W
Speakers
1—
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
296 × 239 × 120 mm345 × 261 × 99 mm
Weight
2,600 g3,300 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear—
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screwsM4, 10 mm deep
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
Power draw
260 WMax 340 W · Eco 190 W
Standby
0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
2 WUp 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 32 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
—CE, UKCA, FCC, CCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr—
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20EDUCATION/UserManual/MW826STH/UM_EN_241101130905.pdfhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11690.pdf
Spare parts
Lamp 5J.JMM05.001 · Air filter 5J.JGV14.001 · Mount WM06G3Lamp SP-LAMP-107
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, VGA cablePower cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable
Remote
—IR