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BenQ LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Epson EB-685Wi no mount

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Key differences

The BenQ LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 1,500 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Epson EB-685Wi no mount (5000 ANSI lumens vs 3500 ANSI lumens). The Epson EB-685Wi no mount has 77 - 120 Hz more vertical scan range than the BenQ LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White (100 - 120 Hz vs 23 - 120 Hz). The BenQ LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 15,000 h more service life of light source than the Epson EB-685Wi no mount (20000 h vs 5000 h). Projection technology: DLP on the BenQ LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White, 3LCD on the Epson EB-685Wi no mount. Projector native resolution: 1080p (1920x1080) on the BenQ LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White, WXGA (1280x800) on the Epson EB-685Wi no mount.

  • Projector brightness
    • LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:5000 ANSI lumens
    • EB-685Wi no mount:3500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:DLP
    • EB-685Wi no mount:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
    • EB-685Wi no mount:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16:9
    • EB-685Wi no mount:16:10
  • Vertical scan range
    • LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:23 - 120 Hz
    • EB-685Wi no mount:100 - 120 Hz
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:40°
    • EB-685Wi no mount:±3°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:40°
    • EB-685Wi no mount:±3°
  • Light source type
    • LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:Laser
    • EB-685Wi no mount:Lamp

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Comparison of LH740, EB-685Wi no mount
98 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers5000 ANSI lumens3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers1080p (1920x1080)WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
Projection distance (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 0.4 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 0.6 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14000:1
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2900 ANSI lumens
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 120 Hz100 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers40°±3°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers40°±3°
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one3000000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 135 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeDiffersLaserLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers20000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs30000 h10000 h
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 W
Lens system3 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers20.911 - 32.624 mm3.7 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom ratioDiffers1.6:11.35:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.4~2.240.28 - 0.37:1
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.5 - 3.26Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one113%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, sRGB, Blackboard, Presentation
Video colour modesDiffersDICOM simulation mode, Presentation, VividBlackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB, Whiteboard
Video processingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 bit
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise levelDiffers34 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB30 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePhilippines
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLinux, Mac OS 10.10.x, Mac OS 10.7.x, Mac OS 10.8.x, Mac OS 10.9.x, Ubuntu 14.10, Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 15.10, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W16 W
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey, White
PlacementDiffersCeilingWall
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeKnown for oneStandard throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power sourceKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one210 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 kg5.9 kg
WidthDiffers279.2 mm367 mm
DepthDiffers120.5 mm400 mm
HeightDiffers224.8 mm149 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source490 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source545 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.54 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEasy Interactive Tools, EasyMP Multi PC Projection, Epson Projector Management
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, HDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Mobile app supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAV Mute Slide, Auto Calibration, Auto brightness adjustment, Automatic input selection, Built-in speaker, CEC compatible, Customizable user logo, Digital zoom, Direct Power on/off, Document Camera Compatible, Dynamic lamp control, Easy OSD pre-setting, Home Screen, Interactive, Long lamp life, MHL a
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source301 Watt (Normal On-Mode), 258 Watt (Eco On-Mode), 354 Watt (Normal Peak-mode), 309 Watt (Eco Peak-Mode), 0.37 Watt (Energy saving standby)
USB display functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 in 1: Image / Mouse / Sound
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0-A, USB 2.0, RS-232C, Ethernet interface (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T), Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n (optional), VGA in (2x), VGA out, HDMI in (3x), Composite in, RGB in (2x), RGB out, MHL, Jack plug out, Jack plug in (3x), Microphone input, Sync. in, Sync. out
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington lock, Password lock, Security cable hole, Wireless LAN unit lock, Wireless LAN security, Password protection
Option typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAir filter ELPAF38, Connection and control box, Document camera, External Speaker, Pen tip(Felt), Pen tip(Teflon), USB extension cable, Wall mount, Wireless LAN unit
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x Pen tip(Teflon), 4 x Pen tip(Felt), Corner markers for auto screen adjustment, Driver and Utilities (CD), Installation/safety manual, Interactive pens, Main unit, Pen tray, Power cable, Projector feet, Quick Start Guide, Remote control incl. batteries, Safety wire set, Template Sheet, USB cable
Control panelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.59 inch with D9
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — 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
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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