Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White

47specifications compared
25differ
22identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White 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 LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 4,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (20000:1 vs 16000:1). The BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 14,000 h more service life of light source than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (20000 h vs 6000 h). Only the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White has full HD. Only the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 3D.

Projector brightness
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3500 ANSI lumens
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000:1
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16000:1
Native aspect ratio
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:9
Keystone correction, horizontal
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
Light source type
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:LED
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:Lamp

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Comparison of LW555C, 980
86 specifications	A BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model LW555C View product	B Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White Model 980 View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	16000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Number of colours	1.07 billion colours	1.07 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 130 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutKnown for one	92%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-30 - 30°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10, 4:3
Smart projectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")
Light source3 differ
Light source typeDiffers	LED	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	230 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.55-1.7	1.21 - 1.45:1
OffsetKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.49 - 1.72
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Video2 differ
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4a	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	0	0
DVI port	No	No
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-B
Networkidentical
Smart TV	No	No
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 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
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	15 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Home cinema
Product colour	White	White
Placement	Ceiling, Desktop	Ceiling, Desktop
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
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	349 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	241 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	3.1 kg
WidthDiffers	303.5 mm	310 mm
DepthDiffers	224.6 mm	281.9 mm
HeightDiffers	112.4 mm	106.7 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 content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	Power	AC
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C

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