Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ GV50p Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black vs BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black

46specifications compared
27differ
19identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- GV50p Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:500 ANSI lumens
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- GV50p Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:1080p (1920x1080)
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- GV50p Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:100000:1
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:3000000:1
Smart projector
- GV50p Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:Yes
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:No
Number of colours
- GV50p Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:16.7 million colours
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1.07 billion colours
Vertical scan range
- GV50p Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:23 - 62 Hz
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:23 - 240 Hz
Colour gamut
- GV50p Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:92%
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:93%
Keystone correction, horizontal
- GV50p Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:± 40°
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°

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Comparison of GV50p, LW830ST
78 specifications	A BenQ GV50p Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black Model GV50p View product	B BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model LW830ST View product
Projector9 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	500 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	100000:1	3000000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Smart projectorDiffers	Yes	No
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	2032 - 2540 mm (80 - 100")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursDiffers	16.7 million colours	1.07 billion colours
Horizontal scan range	15 - 135 kHz	15 - 135 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 62 Hz	23 - 240 Hz
Colour gamutDiffers	92%	93%
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	± 40°	30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	± 40°	30°
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Laser	Laser
Service life of light source	20000 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	30000 h	30000 h
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for one	Auto	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Fixed	Fixed
Throw ratioDiffers	1.2	0.521
OffsetDiffers	100%	112%
Videoidentical
Full HD	Yes	Yes
Video colour modesKnown for one	Bright cinema, Cinema, Custom, Game, Night	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.0b	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio out	Yes	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
Network2 differ
Smart TVKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	5.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Interactive	No	No
Noise levelDiffers	28 dB	30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	26 dB	24 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AirPlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video appsKnown for one	Netflix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Works with the Google AssistantKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system installedKnown for one	Android TV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system versionKnown for one	11	Unknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP6X
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Built-in wooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	8 W	15 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Portable	Business
Product colour	Black	Black
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceiling, Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC/Battery	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	85 W	230 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	3.4 kg
WidthDiffers	130 mm	279.2 mm
DepthDiffers	191.4 mm	229.3 mm
HeightDiffers	211.2 mm	120.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)

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