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BenQ MX825STH vs InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234

BenQ MX825STH is lighter. InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234 is $160.62 cheaper, quieter and in stock.

BenQ MX825STHMSRP $609
InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234$448.38 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
3,500 lm ANSI—
Throw ratio
0.61:11.48–1.93:1
Lowest input lag
34 msDerived—
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)27 dB(A)
MSRP
$609—
Best price
—$448.38
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.2 m3.0–3.9 m
Picture
White light output
3,500 lm ANSI—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—4,600 lm
Brightness uniformity
—80%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.55 in0.55 in
Native resolution
1024 × 7681024 × 768
Native aspect
4:3Derived4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
20,000:130,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
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
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
200 W—
Replacement lamp
5J.JMM05.001—
Light-source life
6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic15,000 h dynamic
Light output control
—Steps
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
90 s10 s
Optics
Throw ratio
0.61:11.48–1.93:1
Image size
60–120 in30–300 in
Projection offset
115%—
Zoom
NoneOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.3×Derived
Focal length
6.9 mm21.85–24.01 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.62.43
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical keystone
30°40°
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
Max input resolution
WUXGAWUXGA
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz15–97.55 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz54–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
296 × 239 × 120 mm236 × 313 × 96.4 mm
Weight
2,600 g2,900 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screwsM4, 10 mm screws
Dust filter
—None
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–85%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
260 WMax 267 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)27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
—CE, UKCA, FCC, CCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr2 yr (light source 1 yr or 1,000 h)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20EDUCATION/UserManual/MW826STH/UM_EN_241101130905.pdfhttps://cdn.infocus.com/2024/07/ScreenPlay_Users_Manual_v1.0_Vista_Genesis_I__II-1-87_EN.pdf
Spare parts
Lamp 5J.JMM05.001 · Air filter 5J.JGV14.001 · Mount WM06G3—
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
BenQ MX825STHMSRP $609
InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234$448.38 · Amazon
Buy