Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Epson EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White

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  • 29differ
  • 15identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 1,000 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Epson EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White (5000 ANSI lumens vs 4000 ANSI lumens). The BenQ LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 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 LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 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). Only the BenQ LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has full HD. Only the BenQ LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 3D.

  • Projector brightness
    • LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:5000 ANSI lumens
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:4000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:DLP
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:WXGA (1200x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:3000000:1
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16:9
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16:10
  • Number of colours
    • LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 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
    • LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:40°
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:-30 - 30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:40°
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:-30 - 30°

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Comparison of LH740, EX3290
84 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers5000 ANSI lumens4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers1080p (1920x1080)WXGA (1200x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs3000000:116000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source838.2 - 9525 mm (33 - 375")
Number of coloursDiffers1.07 billion colours16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers40°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers40°-30 - 30°
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 135 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 source210 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
FocusManualManual
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.7 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.44
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom ratioDiffers1.6:12.0:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.4~2.241.44 - 1.95
Focal length rangeKnown for one20.911 - 32.624 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.5 - 3.26Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one113%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Full HDDiffersYesNo
3DDiffersYesNo
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
Video colour modesKnown for oneDICOM simulation mode, Presentation, VividUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantity22
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Service port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AC (power) inYesYes
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
Network2 differ
Smart TVNoNo
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Noise levelDiffers34 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB28 dB
Preset modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W2 W
Design2 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessPortable
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersCeilingCeiling, Desktop
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeKnown for oneStandard throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs210 W187 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source235 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers279.2 mm302 mm
DepthDiffers120.5 mm237 mm
HeightDiffers224.8 mm82 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIAC
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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