Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ LH655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White

48specifications compared
27differ
21identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ LH655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 2,984,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (3000000:1 vs 16000:1). The BenQ LH655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 14,000 h more service life of light source than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (20000 h vs 6000 h). The BenQ LH655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 18,000 h more service life of light source (economic mode) than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (30000 h vs 12000 h). Only the BenQ LH655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 3D. Only the BenQ LH655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has Ethernet LAN.

Projection technology
- LH655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:DLP
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:3LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- LH655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:3000000:1
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16000:1
Keystone correction, horizontal
- LH655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:40°
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- LH655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:40°
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
Light source type
- LH655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:Laser
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:Lamp
Service life of light source
- LH655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:20000 h
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- LH655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:30000 h
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:12000 h
Focal length range
- LH655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16.901 - 21.6076 mm
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16.9 - 20.28 mm

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Comparison of LH655, 980
83 specifications	A BenQ LH655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model LH655 View product	B Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White Model 980 View product
Projector5 differ
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	3000000:1	16000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	0 - 2540 mm (0 - 100")	863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	40°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	40°	-30 - 30°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10, 4:3
Light source3 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Laser	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	20000 h	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	30000 h	12000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.901 - 21.6076 mm	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.43 - 2.78	1.49 - 1.72
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.3:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.13 - 1.47	1.21 - 1.45:1
OffsetKnown for one	113%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Video2 differ
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesDiffers	DICOM simulation mode, Presentation, Vivid	Cinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4a	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RJ-45, RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Service port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-B
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	28 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
InteractiveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	15 W	2 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Design2 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Home cinema
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Ceiling, Desktop
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	175 W	349 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	241 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	279.2 mm	310 mm
DepthDiffers	120.5 mm	281.9 mm
HeightDiffers	224.8 mm	106.7 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, HDMI	AC
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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