BenQ MX825STH vs NEC NP-V332X

BenQ MX825STH is brighter, quieter and lighter. NEC NP-V332X is $460 cheaper.

Key differences
White light outputANSI
3,500 lm ANSI3,300 lm ISO · 3,300 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
0.61:11.95–2.15:1
Lowest input lag
34 msDerived—
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
$609—
Best price
—$149
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.2 m4.0–4.4 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
3,500 lm ANSI3,300 lm ISO · 3,300 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.55 in0.55 in
Native resolution
1024 × 7681024 × 768
Native aspect
4:3Derived4:3Derived
Colour wheel segments
—6
Dynamic contrast
20,000:110,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Colour management (CMS)
6-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 W218 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 dynamic3,500 h max · 6,000 h eco
Light output control
—Steps
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.61:11.95–2.15:1
Image size
60–120 in30–300 in
Projection offset
115%65%
Zoom
NoneOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.1×Derived
Focal length
6.9 mm21.8–24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.62.41–2.55
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Motion & gaming
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 34 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, CompositeVGA
Max input resolution
WUXGA1080p
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm, RCA
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 1
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz50–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W8 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
296 × 239 × 120 mm324 × 250 × 88 mm
Weight
2,600 g2,800 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screws—
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 · high-altitude mode
Power draw
260 WMax 263 W · Normal 263 W · Eco 204 W
Standby
0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W3 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 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
—CE, FCC, UL
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20EDUCATION/UserManual/MW826STH/UM_EN_241101130905.pdfhttps://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/v332w/V332W_manual_ENG_v2.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, User manual, VGA cable, Lens cap
Remote
—IR
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