
BenQ MW550 WXGA 3,600-Lumen DLP Business Projector
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Description
The MW550 is the WXGA member of BenQ's M550 business series — the same chassis and the same input set as the Full HD MH550, with a native 1280 x 800 panel at 16:10 and 3,600 ANSI lumens. Where a room's content is mostly spreadsheets, documents and slides rather than video, the taller 16:10 aspect ratio shows more of a page for the same screen width.
Optically it runs a 1.55-1.7:1 throw ratio with 1.1x zoom and a 100% offset, so it sits neatly on a standard ceiling mount, with ±30 degrees of vertical keystone in reserve. Contrast is 20,000:1 and colour is 30-bit.
The connector panel is built for mixed estates: two HDMI 1.4a inputs, D-sub in and out, composite and S-Video, RS232 control and a 3.5mm audio in and out pair. SmartEco lamp management takes light source life to 10,000 hours, and LampSave to 15,000. The unit is 296 x 120 x 221mm and 2.3kg.
Key features
Native 1280 x 800 at 16:10, which shows more of a document or spreadsheet page than a 16:9 panel of the same width.
Modulates lamp power to the content and extends light source life to 10,000 hours SmartEco, 15,000 hours LampSave.
Twin HDMI alongside D-sub in and out, composite and S-Video for older sources already in the room.
DB-9 control port for room control integration and centralised monitoring.
Technical specifications
Throw distance guide
With its 1.55 to 1.7:1 throw ratio, here's how far the projector needs to sit from the screen for common 16:10 image sizes. Try our throw distance calculator for your exact room.
| Image size | Image dimensions | Lens distance range |
|---|---|---|
| 60" | 1.29 m × 0.81 m | 2.0 m to 2.2 m |
| 80" | 1.72 m × 1.08 m | 2.7 m to 2.9 m |
| 100" | 2.15 m × 1.35 m | 3.3 m to 3.7 m |
| 120" | 2.58 m × 1.62 m | 4.0 m to 4.4 m |
| 150" | 3.23 m × 2.02 m | 5.0 m to 5.5 m |
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Delivery & returns
Estimated delivery 9 Sept - 13 Sept. UK mainland delivery only. Some large or made-to-order items carry longer lead times, shown on the product page.
Unused items in original packaging can be returned within 14 days of delivery — see the returns policy for how business and consumer returns differ. Faulty items are covered under manufacturer warranty and by your statutory rights.
Bought in the UK, backed in the UK
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Our own UK-based engineers install, commission and support what we sell, and can attend site when a system needs hands on it.
Delivered within the UK mainland, so there is no import duty, customs charge or courier handling fee waiting for you on delivery.
Prices are in pounds sterling with proper UK VAT invoices, and purchase orders are accepted from approved education accounts: no currency conversion and no surprises at the door.
Payment & security
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