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BenQ MW560C review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£380Native panel resolution:1280x800ANSI lumens:4000Throw ratio:1.55-1.7:1Lamp life:15000 hours

BenQ MW560C Review: Compare 86 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

BenQ MW560C
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.2

Technical score

30%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

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Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 57% of projectors
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

â–²Better than 74%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

7.7

Image Quality

22%

5.0

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

4.2

Connectivity

6%

4.8

Design & Power

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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.8.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Technical Specifications of projector BenQ MW560C

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

42%

7.7

Image Quality

22%

5.0

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

4.2

Connectivity

6%

4.8

Design & Power

6.2
Reviews score
7.8
List score
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Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

7.5
ANSI lumens
4,000
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 4,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 83.9% of projectors and equal to 6.6% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
20,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 20000:1, higher than 58.9% of projectors and equal to 4.8% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1280x800
This projector uses a native resolution of 1280x800, lower than 73.7% of projectors and equal to 8.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
1280x800
This projector supports output resolution up to 1280x800, lower than 74.8% of projectors and equal to 8.4% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.55-1.7:1
Min throw distance
1.55 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.55 m, longer than 87.6% of projectors.
Max projection size
150 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 150 inch, smaller than 67.2% of projectors and equal to 10.2% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.1
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.1, narrower than 82.4% of projectors and equal to 16.1% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54% of projectors and equal to 35.7% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 51.2% of projectors and equal to 46.5% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 54.2% of projectors and equal to 42.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
?
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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Light source type
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 66.5% of projectors and equal to 33.5% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
15,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 15,000 hours, longer than 65.1% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
15,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 15,000 hours, longer than 60.9% of projectors and equal to 1.5% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
260 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 260 W of power, more than 56.9% of projectors and equal to 1.9% of projectors.
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BenQ MW560C vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 81.8% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (4,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    4,000 vs 2,200
  • 36 % more vertical lens shift
    This projector has more vertical lens shift than the average projector (100 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    100 % vs 64 %
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    BenQ MW560C corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • 0.18 inch larger DMD chip
    This projector has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.7 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.65 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (20000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    20,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 81.8% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (4,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    4,000 vs 2,200
  • 0.18 inch larger DMD chip
    This projector has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.7 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.65 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (20000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    20,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 4 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2025 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2,025 vs 2,021
  • 36 % more vertical lens shift
    This projector has more vertical lens shift than the average projector (100 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    100 % vs 64 %
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    BenQ MW560C corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • 0.54 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.6 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.55 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 100 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 250 inch
  • 0.2 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.1 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.1 vs 1.3
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.4 vs 2.0
  • More outdated HDCP support
    This projector supports an older HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2).
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • 3 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (34 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    34 dB vs 31 dB
  • 5,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (15,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    15,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 1 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (29 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    29 dB vs 28 dB
  • 5,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (15,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    15,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 71 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (221 mm vs 150 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 150 mm.
    221 mm vs 150 mm

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What customers like about BenQ MW560C

  • Lamp life is 15000 hours, the same in eco mode.
  • Vertical lens shift of 100 % lets you set the projector off-centre.
  • 4000 ANSI lumens give a bright picture in a lit room.
  • Eco mode lowers the noise from 34 dB to 29 dB.
  • At 2.3 kg it is light enough to move between rooms.
  • It supports 3D formats and can be mounted on a ceiling.

What customers don't like about BenQ MW560C

  • The 1280x800 panel gives a soft picture on a large screen.
  • Zoom is only 1.1, so picture size depends on where the projector sits.
  • The minimum throw of 1.55 m means it must sit at least that far from the screen.
  • There is only one HDMI port, so a second device needs a switch.
  • Focus is manual, so sharpness has to be set by hand.

Verdict

Lamp life of 15000 hours and 100 % vertical lens shift make the BenQ MW560C a sensible pick for a long-running setup. Its 4000 ANSI lumens give a bright picture in a lit room, though the 1280x800 panel means a softer image on a big screen. Auto keystone correction and 30 degrees of vertical keystone help when the projector sits off-centre. Eco mode drops noise from 34 dB to 29 dB, which matters in a quiet room, and the set supports 3D formats. At 2.3 kg it is easy to move between rooms, and its two USB ports take a memory stick for slides. It suits a classroom, a training room or a home office where the projector is set up once and used daily.

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