Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ LH655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White

47specifications compared
22differ
25identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ LH655C 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 LH655C 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 LH655C 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 LH655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 3D. Projection technology: DLP on the BenQ LH655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White, 3LCD on the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White.

Projection technology
- LH655C 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)
- LH655C 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
- LH655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:-40 - 40°
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- LH655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:-40 - 40°
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
Light source type
- LH655C 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
- LH655C 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)
- LH655C 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
Zoom ratio
- LH655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1.1:1
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.2:1

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Comparison of LH655C, 980
80 specifications	A BenQ LH655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model LH655C View product	B Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White Model 980 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightness	4000 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolution	1080p (1920x1080)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	3000000:1	16000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10, 4:3
Smart projectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")
Number of colours	1.07 billion colours	1.07 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-30 - 30°
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
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 system2 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.49 - 1.72
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.48 - 1.62	1.21 - 1.45:1
OffsetKnown for one	133.6%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	0	0
DVI port	No	No
Service port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-B
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) in	0	0
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4a	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Smart TV	No	No
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
InteractiveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Noise levelDiffers	34 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	31 dB	28 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesKnown for one	3D, Bright, Presentation	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	15 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Home cinema
Product colour	White	White
Placement	Ceiling, Desktop	Ceiling, Desktop
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	175 W	349 W
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
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	3.1 kg
WidthDiffers	279.2 mm	310 mm
DepthDiffers	120.5 mm	281.9 mm
HeightDiffers	224.8 mm	106.7 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	Power, HDMI	AC
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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