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BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Epson EB-685Wi no mount

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  • 23differ
  • 9identical
  • 72known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson EB-685Wi no mount has 77 - 120 Hz more vertical scan range than the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (100 - 120 Hz vs 23 - 120 Hz). The BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 15,000 h more service life of light source than the Epson EB-685Wi no mount (20000 h vs 5000 h). The BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 20,000 h more service life of light source (economic mode) than the Epson EB-685Wi no mount (30000 h vs 10000 h). Projection technology: DLP on the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White, 3LCD on the Epson EB-685Wi no mount. Keystone correction, horizontal: -40 - 40° on the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White, ±3° on the Epson EB-685Wi no mount.

  • Projection technology
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
    • EB-685Wi no mount:3LCD
  • Vertical scan range
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:23 - 120 Hz
    • EB-685Wi no mount:100 - 120 Hz
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
    • EB-685Wi no mount:±3°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
    • EB-685Wi no mount:±3°
  • Light source type
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:LED
    • EB-685Wi no mount:Lamp
  • Service life of light source
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000 h
    • EB-685Wi no mount:5000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:30000 h
    • EB-685Wi no mount:10000 h
  • Zoom ratio
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.1:1
    • EB-685Wi no mount:1.35:1

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Comparison of LW555C, EB-685Wi no mount
104 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one20000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 130 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 120 Hz100 - 120 Hz
Colour gamutKnown for one92%Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-40 - 40°±3°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°±3°
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
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2900 ANSI lumens
Light source3 differ
Light source typeDiffersLEDLamp
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 system2 differ
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.35:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.55-1.70.28 - 0.37:1
OffsetKnown for one100%Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Videoidentical
Full HDKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, sRGB, Blackboard, Presentation
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB, Whiteboard
Video processingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 bit
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one0Unknown — 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
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers31 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB30 dB
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesKnown for one3D, Bright, Presentation, Spreadsheet, sRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersChinaPhilippines
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Multimedia1 differ
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W16 W
Design2 differ
Product typeKnown for oneStandard throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey, White
PlacementDiffersCeiling, DesktopWall
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cord lengthKnown for one1.8 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg5.9 kg
WidthDiffers303.5 mm367 mm
DepthDiffers224.6 mm400 mm
HeightDiffers112.4 mm149 mm
Package widthDiffers170 mm490 mm
Package depthDiffers410 mm545 mm
Package heightDiffers340 mm260 mm
Package weightDiffers4.5 kg9.54 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEasy Interactive Tools, EasyMP Multi PC Projection, Epson Projector Management
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 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%
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

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