Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ LH655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Epson EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White

48specifications compared
26differ
22identical
32known 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 EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) 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 EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) 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 EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White (30000 h vs 12000 h). Only the BenQ LH655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has full HD. Only the BenQ LH655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 3D.

Projection technology
- LH655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:DLP
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- LH655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:WXGA (1200x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- LH655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:3000000:1
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16000:1
Native aspect ratio
- LH655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16:9
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16:10
Number of colours
- LH655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1.07 billion colours
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontal
- LH655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:-40 - 40°
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- LH655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:-40 - 40°
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:-30 - 30°
Light source type
- LH655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:Laser
- EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:Lamp

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Comparison of LH655C, EX3290
80 specifications	A BenQ LH655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model LH655C View product	B Epson EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White Model EX3290 View product
Projector7 differ
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	WXGA (1200x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	3000000:1	16000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Smart projectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	838.2 - 9525 mm (33 - 375")
Number of coloursDiffers	1.07 billion colours	16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-30 - 30°
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
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	210 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
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.7 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.44
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	2.0:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.48 - 1.62	1.44 - 1.95
OffsetKnown for one	133.6%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Service port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4a	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	2	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
Features3 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
Preset modesDiffers	3D, Bright, Presentation	Blackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	15 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Portable
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	175 W	187 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	235 W
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 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	279.2 mm	302 mm
DepthDiffers	120.5 mm	237 mm
HeightDiffers	224.8 mm	82 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	Power, HDMI	AC
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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