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BenQ LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Epson PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White

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  • 30differ
  • 12identical
  • 45known 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 PowerLite W55+ 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 PowerLite W55+ 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 PowerLite W55+ 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
    • PowerLite W55+ 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
    • PowerLite W55+ 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)
    • PowerLite W55+ 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
    • PowerLite W55+ 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
    • PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16:10
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:40°
    • PowerLite W55+ 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°
    • PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:-30 - 30°
  • Light source type
    • LH740 Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:Laser
    • PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:Lamp

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Comparison of LH740, W55+
87 specifications
Projector7 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
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.68 - 2.02 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2600 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers40°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers40°-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 cm (0.59")
Number of coloursKnown for one1.07 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Lens system4 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers20.911 - 32.624 mm16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.5 - 3.261.49 - 1.72
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioDiffers1.6:11.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.4~2.241.30 - 1.56:1
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 & interfaces1 differ
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
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Smart TVNoNo
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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, 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 positioningDiffersBusinessHome cinema
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 W231 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — 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 source41 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers279.2 mm302 mm
DepthDiffers120.5 mm234 mm
HeightDiffers224.8 mm87 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIAC
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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