Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black

45specifications compared
25differ
20identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 500 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (4000 ANSI lumens vs 3500 ANSI lumens). The BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 2,980,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (3000000:1 vs 20000:1). The BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 1% more colour gamut than the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (93% vs 92%). Only the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has full HD. Only the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has Ethernet LAN.

Projector brightness
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3500 ANSI lumens
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4000 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000:1
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:3000000:1
Native aspect ratio
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:16:9
Horizontal scan range
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:15 - 130 kHz
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:15 - 135 kHz
Vertical scan range
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:23 - 120 Hz
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:23 - 240 Hz
Colour gamut
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:92%
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:93%
Keystone correction, horizontal
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°

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Comparison of LW555C, LW830ST
79 specifications	A BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model LW555C View product	B BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model LW830ST View product
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	WXGA (1280x800)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	3000000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Number of colours	1.07 billion colours	1.07 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 130 kHz	15 - 135 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 240 Hz
Colour gamutDiffers	92%	93%
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	-40 - 40°	30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	30°
Smart projectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Light source1 differ
Light source typeDiffers	LED	Laser
Service life of light source	20000 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	30000 h	30000 h
Lens system2 differ
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.55-1.7	0.521
OffsetDiffers	100%	112%
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fixed
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4a	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Smart TVKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	24 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesKnown for one	3D, Bright, Presentation, Spreadsheet, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
InteractiveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP6X
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	15 W	15 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioning	Business	Business
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Placement	Ceiling, Desktop	Ceiling, Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	200 W	230 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	50/60 Hz
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	3.4 kg
WidthDiffers	303.5 mm	279.2 mm
DepthDiffers	224.6 mm	229.3 mm
HeightDiffers	112.4 mm	120.5 mm
Package widthKnown for one	170 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	410 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	340 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	4.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables included	Power	Power
Manual	Yes	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)

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