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BenQ GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White vs Epson PowerLite 955W WXGA 3LCD

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 19identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:700 ANSI lumens
    • PowerLite 955W WXGA 3LCD:3000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:DLP
    • PowerLite 955W WXGA 3LCD:3LCD
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:40°
    • PowerLite 955W WXGA 3LCD:-30 - 30°
  • Service life of light source
    • GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:20000 h
    • PowerLite 955W WXGA 3LCD:5000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:30000 h
    • PowerLite 955W WXGA 3LCD:6000 h
  • Zoom ratio
    • GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:Fixed
    • PowerLite 955W WXGA 3LCD:1.6:1
  • Throw ratio
    • GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:1.2:1
    • PowerLite 955W WXGA 3LCD:1.38 - 2.24:1
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • GP20 Standard throw projector 700 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, White:1
    • PowerLite 955W WXGA 3LCD:3

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95 specifications
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers700 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Supported aspect ratios16:1016:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.84 - 8.4 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Colour light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers40°-30 - 30°
White light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one100000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one31 - 102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one23 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers20000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs30000 h6000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHE
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18.2 - 29.2 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.51 - 1.99
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioDiffersFixed1.6:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.2:11.38 - 2.24:1
OffsetKnown for one100%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)1280 x 960, 1366 x 768, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers13
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Composite video inDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) in11
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
USB connector typeDiffersMini-USB B, USB Type-AUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHCUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers36 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs31 dB29 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCPKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneArabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, INC, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, TurkishUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerDiffers3 W16 W
Design2 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersDesktopDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Market positioningKnown for onePortableUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs128 W299 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W3 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source221 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Voltage toleranceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10%
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers220 mm294 mm
DepthDiffers177 mm271 mm
HeightDiffers61.8 mm89 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersACAC, VGA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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