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BenQ MX825STH vs ViewSonic LS600W

BenQ MX825STH is $290 cheaper, brighter and lighter. ViewSonic LS600W is sharper and quieter.

BenQ MX825STHMSRP $609
ViewSonic LS600WMSRP $899
Key differences
White light outputANSI
3,500 lm ANSI3,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1024 × 768WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
0.61:11.37–1.64:1
Lowest input lag
34 msDerived—
Light source
LampLED
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)
MSRP
$609$899
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.2 m3.0–3.5 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
3,500 lm ANSI3,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.55 in0.65 in
Native resolution
1024 × 768WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
4:3Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
20,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Colour temperature presets
—D93, D65
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Picture mode memories
22
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
LampLED
Emitter
—4-channel LED
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 dynamic30,000 h
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.61:11.37–1.64:1
Image size
60–120 in30–300 in
Projection offset
115%79%
Zoom
NoneOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.2×Derived
Focal length
6.9 mm19.16–23.02 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.61.6–1.75
Focus
ManualManual
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Horizontal keystone
—40°
Corner correction
—4-corner
Interchangeable lens
—No
Motion & gaming
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 34 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 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, AMXCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 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 mm386 × 276 × 116 mm
Weight
2,600 g5,000 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screwsM4, 12.8–15.8 mm screws
Dust filter
—None
Ingress protection
—IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–90%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
260 W270 W
Standby
0.5 WUp to 0.5 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 31 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
—CE, FCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr3 yr
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20EDUCATION/UserManual/MW826STH/UM_EN_241101130905.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/LS600W/LS600W_UG_ENG.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