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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

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  • 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
Projector4 differ
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs3000000:116000:1
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10, 4:3
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-40 - 40°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°-30 - 30°
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one23 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeDiffersLaserLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers20000 h6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs30000 h12000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHE
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 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 source16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.49 - 1.72
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.48 - 1.621.21 - 1.45:1
OffsetKnown for one133.6%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
3DDiffersYesNo
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Service port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Noise levelDiffers34 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs31 dB28 dB
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesKnown for one3D, Bright, PresentationUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W2 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessHome cinema
Product typeKnown for oneStandard throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs175 W349 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source241 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cord lengthKnown for one1.8 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.1 kg
WidthDiffers279.2 mm310 mm
DepthDiffers120.5 mm281.9 mm
HeightDiffers224.8 mm106.7 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersPower, HDMIAC
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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