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BenQ MW560C Beamer vs. Samsung The Freestyle LED-Projektor compared
Projector
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
6666Solide
6565Solide
Value for money
52Okay
46Okay
Best price
€361.07
€419.99
Price advantage
€58.92 cheaper
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Offers
1 shop
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 37 of 40
Rank 38 of 40
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
BenQ MW560C BeamerOverall rating 66Samsung The Freestyle LED-ProjektorOverall rating 65
BenQ MW560C BeamerSamsung The Freestyle LED-Projektor
Image quality68/10066/100
Brightness84/10055/100
Installation & setup64/10076/100
Smart features & sound48/10080/100
Motion & gaming60/10060/100
Noise, consumption & battery58/10056/100
Build quality & ease of use68/10064/100
Image quality
68
66
Brightness
84
55
Installation & setup
64
76
Smart features & sound
48
80
Motion & gaming
60
60
Noise, consumption & battery
58
56
Build quality & ease of use
68
64
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
MW560C
The Freestyle
Form factorBasic form of the projector, in this order: if it sits right in front of the wall as an ultra-short-throw unit, it is a laser TV. If it has a built-in battery, it is mini & portable – even with a stand. A swivel stand or gimbal without a battery means compact with swivel stand. Everything else is classic, for table or ceiling.
Classic (table or ceiling)
Compact with swivel stand
Light sourceType of light source.
UHP lamp
LED
Native resolutionPhysical resolution of the panel or chip – not the supported input resolution. Cheap mini projectors often advertise 1080p or 4K, but their chip only has 1280×720
WXGA 1280×800
Full HD 1920×1080
Light outputBrightness according to the manufacturer in ANSI or ISO lumens; around 3,000 or more for bright living rooms. Marketing figures such as “LED lumens” are considerably higher and not comparable.
4,000 lumens
550 lumens
Contrast (native)Native contrast without dynamic iris or laser dimming. Dynamic figures such as 1,000,000:1 are marketing.
20,000 :1
300 :1
Projection technologyImage generation method; with single-chip DLP, some people see rainbow effects.
DLP
DLP
Throw typeRequired distance from the projection surface.
Standard throw
Standard throw
Picture & resolution
Supported resolutionHighest signal resolution the projector can process; may be higher than the native resolution.
WUXGA 1920×1200
Full HD 1920×1080
4K display methodNative = true 4K pixels; pixel shift (XPR, e-shift) creates 4K by rapidly shifting the pixels.
No 4K
No 4K
Aspect ratioNative aspect ratio of the projector.
16:10
16:9
HDR formatsSupported HDR standards. Almost every projector handles HDR10; Dolby Vision and HDR10+ make the difference.
HDR10HDR10+HLG
3D-capableCan play 3D content.
Yes
No
Brightness & color
Brightness standardBrightness figures are only comparable within the same standard.
ANSI lumens
Lumens (non-standard)
Light source & use
Light source lifespanManufacturer’s figure in hours until half brightness; lamps 3,000–8,000 h, LED/laser 20,000–30,000 h.
6,000 hours
30,000 hours
Intended useUses the manufacturer intends the projector for – often more than one.
Business & presentations
Home theaterGaming
Optics & installation
Minimum throw ratioSmallest value of distance divided by image width. At 1.2, the projector must be placed 2.4 m away for a 2 m wide image.
1.55 :1
1.2 :1
Maximum throw ratioLargest throw ratio value for zoom lenses.
1.7 :1
1.2 :1
Maximum image sizeLargest usable image size according to the manufacturer.
150 inches
100 inches
Optical zoomZoom factor of the lens; 1.0 means fixed focal length.
1.1 x
1 x
Vertical lens shiftVertical lens offset for moving the image without distortion.
0 %
0 %
Horizontal lens shiftHorizontal lens offset for moving the image without distortion.
0 %
0 %
Keystone correctionCompensates for angled placement.
Automatic
Automatic
AutofocusAutomatic image focusing.
No
Yes
Installation optionsSupported mounting and projection types.
TabletopCeiling mount
Ceiling mount
Gaming & connections
Refresh rateHighest supported refresh rate.
120 Hz
60 Hz
HDMI versionHighest HDMI version; 2.1 for 4K at 120 Hz.
HDMI 1.4
ConnectionsAvailable interfaces.
HDMIUSB-AAudio output (jack)VGA
HDMIHDMI with eARCUSB-C
Smart features & operation
Operating systemBuilt-in smart platform for streaming apps.
None
Tizen
Official NetflixNetflix runs as an official app according to the manufacturer – many low-cost Android projectors lack the license.
Yes
Wireless connectivityWireless interfaces and casting methods.
Wi-Fi
Wi-FiBluetoothAirPlay
Speaker outputOutput of the built-in speakers according to the manufacturer in watts.
10 W
5 W
Built-in batteryCan run without mains power.
No
Operating noiseNoise level in normal mode; under 26 dB is considered quiet.
34 dB
30 dB
Power consumptionPower consumption in normal operation.
260 W
50 W
WeightWeight of the projector without accessories.
2.3 kg (5.1 lb)
0.83 kg (1.8 lb)
DimensionsWidth × depth × height in cm.
29.6 × 22.1 × 12 cm (12 × 8.7 × 4.7 in)
10,24 × 9,52 × 17,28 cm (B × T × H)
General
Warranty
2 years
Model year
2025
2023
In the box
Fernbedienung mit Batterie, Stromkabel (1,8 m), Benutzerhandbuch-CD, Schnellstartanleitung
Projektor, Solar Smart Remote, USB-C-Stromkabel, Objektivdeckel, Anleitung
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Der BenQ MW560C ist ein heller Lampen-Beamer für Präsentationen: 4000 ANSI-Lumen reichen für Besprechungsräume, in denen die Jalousien offen bleiben, und Folien stehen randscharf an der Wand. Der Haken ist die native Auflösung von 1280 x 800 – Full HD wird herunterskaliert. Fürs Heimkino taugt er mit grauem Schwarz, 34 dB Lüfter und ohne Streaming nicht, im Büro erfüllt er seinen Zweck.
Pros
- 4000 ANSI-Lumen reichen für Präsentationen bei Raumlicht und gedämpftem Tageslicht
- Randscharfes Bild mit Modi für Tabellen und Infografiken
- Lampe hält 6000 h im Normalmodus, bis 15.000 h mit LampSave
- VGA-Eingang und RS232 für ältere Laptops und Mediensteuerung
- Startet bei Signal selbst, automatische Trapezkorrektur bis 30 Grad
- Mit 2,3 kg leicht zwischen Räumen zu tragen
Cons
- Native Auflösung nur 1280 x 800, Full-HD-Signale werden herunterskaliert
- Nur ein HDMI-Eingang, kein Monitorausgang
- Kein Lens Shift und nur 1,1-facher Zoom, Abstand kaum variabel
- Lüfter mit 34 dB im Normalmodus stört leise Filmszenen
- Kein Betriebssystem, Streaming nur per externem Stick
Der Samsung The Freestyle ist ein schwenkbarer Mini-Beamer, der sich in Sekunden selbst scharf und gerade stellt und Netflix ab Werk mitbringt. Er passt ins dunkle Schlafzimmer, Kinderzimmer oder Wohnmobil. Der Haken: gemessene 230 statt 550 Lumen und ein Schwarz, das nur dunkles Grau ist. Bei Tageslicht verblasst das Bild, und das Tizen-Menü reagiert spürbar träge.
Pros
- Autofokus und Trapezkorrektur richten das Bild in wenigen Sekunden aus
- Netflix, Disney+ und Prime Video laufen ohne Streaming-Stick
- Kräftige Farben und Schärfe bis an den Bildrand bei Dunkelheit
- Um 180° schwenkbar, projiziert ohne Stativ an die Decke
- Rundum strahlender Lautsprecher klingt für die Größe ordentlich
- AirPlay 2, Tap View und HDMI eARC zur Soundbar
Cons
- Nur 230 statt angegebener 550 Lumen, bei Tageslicht verblasst das Bild
- Schwacher Kontrast von 344:1, Nachtszenen versinken in Grau
- Kein eingebauter Akku, mobil nur mit Akku-Base oder USB-C-Powerbank
- Tizen-Menü nimmt Tastendrücke oft verzögert an
- Automatik an Leinwand und Decke nicht immer treffsicher
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