BenQ MX825STH vs Optoma X400LVe

BenQ MX825STH is lighter. Optoma X400LVe is brighter, quieter and in stock.

Key differences
White light outputANSI
3,500 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
0.61:11.94–2.16:1
Lowest input lag
34 msDerived—
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
$609$789
Best price
—$629
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.2 m3.9–4.4 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
3,500 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
—75%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.55 in0.55 in
Native resolution
1024 × 7681024 × 768
Native aspect
4:3Derived4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
20,000:125,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 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
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
200 W203 W
Replacement lamp
5J.JMM05.001BL-FP195D
Light-source life
6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic6,000 h max · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 12,000 h dynamic
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.61:11.94–2.16:1
Image size
60–120 in27.78–304 in
Projection offset
115%115%
Zoom
None—
Focal length
6.9 mm21.85–24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.62.41–2.53
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Motion & gaming
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 34 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, CompositeVGA, Composite
Max input resolution
WUXGA1080p
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMX—
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz50–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Yes—
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 mm316 × 244 × 108 mm
Weight
2,600 g3,050 g
Colours
—Black
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screwsM4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–85%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m
Power draw
260 WMax 225 W · Eco 187 W
Standby
0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
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 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr1 yr (light source 3 mo)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20EDUCATION/UserManual/MW826STH/UM_EN_241101130905.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/56ac35cf-7cb4-46f0-acc0-75c846804ea2.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, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
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