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BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Epson EB-870Ei

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Key differences

The Epson EB-870Ei has 1,500 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (5000 ANSI lumens vs 3500 ANSI lumens). The Epson EB-870Ei has 0.25 :1 more zoom ratio than the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (1.35:1 vs 1.1:1). The Epson EB-870Ei has 2 more HDMI ports quantity than the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (3 vs 1). Only the Epson EB-870Ei 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
    • EB-870Ei:5000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
    • EB-870Ei:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • EB-870Ei:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
    • EB-870Ei:16:9
  • Vertical scan range
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:23 - 120 Hz
    • EB-870Ei:192 - 240 Hz
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
    • EB-870Ei:±3°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
    • EB-870Ei:±3°
  • Light source type
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:LED
    • EB-870Ei:Laser

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Comparison of LW555C, EB-870Ei
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EB-870Ei

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Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3500 ANSI lumens5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)1080p (1920x1080)
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21:9, 16:9
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1524 - 3302 mm (60 - 130")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000000:1
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3600 ANSI lumens
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 120 Hz192 - 240 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-40 - 40°±3°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°±3°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.57 cm (0.62")
Heat dissipationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source956.8 BTU/h
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one20000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 130 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutKnown for one92%Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeDiffersLEDLaser
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 mm
Fixed focal lengthKnown 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
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.35:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.55-1.70.25 - 0.35:1
OffsetKnown for one100%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DDiffersYesNo
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlackboard, Cinema, DICOM simulation mode, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Video processingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 bit
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers13
HDBaseT portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Service port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeDiffersRS-232RS-232C
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MiracastKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Smart TVKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Interactive input supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInteractive pen
Noise levelDiffers31 dB33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB25 dB
Country of originDiffersChinaPhilippines
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesKnown for one3D, Bright, Presentation, Spreadsheet, sRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W16 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorUltra short throw projector
Market positioningDiffersBusinessEducation
PlacementDiffersCeiling, DesktopCeiling, Wall
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs200 W245.2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source205.3 W
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg7.2 kg
WidthDiffers303.5 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers224.6 mm395 mm
HeightDiffers112.4 mm139 mm
Package widthKnown for one170 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one410 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one340 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one4.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersPowerAC
Interactive pen includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Mobile app supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21:9 aspect ratio support, A/V mute, Arc Correction, Auto Calibration, Auto Power On, Auto source search, Built-in speaker, CEC compatible, Digital zoom, Direct Power on/off, Document Camera Compatible, Dual Pen Support, Duolink Interactivity, Easy OSD pre-setting, Finger-touch support, Home Screen,
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source245.2 Watt (Normal On-Mode), 205.3 Watt (Eco On-Mode), 311.9 Watt (Normal Peak-mode), 275.6 Watt (Eco Peak-Mode), 0.5 Watt (Energy saving standby)
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0-A (2x), USB 2.0 Type B (Service Only), USB 2.0 Mini-B, RS-232C, Ethernet interface (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T), Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, HDMI in (3x), HDMI out, HDBaseT, Miracast, Jack plug out, Jack plug in, Microphone input, Sync. in, Sync. out, Multi-Touch interface
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington lock, Control panel lock, Password lock, Padlock, Security cable hole, Wireless LAN security, Password protection
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHTTPS, IPv4, IPv6, SNMP, ESC/VP.net, PJLink
Option typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAir filter, Ceiling mount, Connection and control box, Document camera, External Speaker, Finger Touch Unit, Finger Touch Unit Wall Bracket, HDBaseT Transmitter, Pen tip(Felt), Pen tip(Teflon), Replacement pen tips, Safety wire set, Short throw wall mount, Visualiser camera
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x Pen tip(Teflon), Information sheet, Interactive pen, Pen Holder/Stand, Power cable, Projector feet, USB cable
Control panelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.62 inch with C2 Fine

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