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BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Epson EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector

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  • 20differ
  • 10identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 5,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Epson EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector (20000:1 vs 15000:1). 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 EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector (20000 h vs 6000 h). The BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 18,000 h more service life of light source (economic mode) than the Epson EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector (30000 h vs 12000 h). Projection technology: DLP on the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White, 3LCD on the Epson EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector. Projector native resolution: WXGA (1280x800) on the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White, XGA (1024x768) on the Epson EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector.

  • Projection technology
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
    • EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector:XGA (1024x768)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000:1
    • EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector:15000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
    • EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector:4:3
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
    • EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector:30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
    • EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector:30°
  • Service life of light source
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000 h
    • EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector:6000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:30000 h
    • EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector:12000 h

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Comparison of LW555C, EB-E12 XGA 3LCD Projector
83 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessKnown for one3500 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs20000:115000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Number of coloursKnown for one1.07 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 130 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one23 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutKnown for one92%Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-40 - 40°30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°30°
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source381 - 8890 mm (15 - 350")
Colour light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3600 ANSI lumens
White light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3600 ANSI lumens
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
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 system1 differ
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.1:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers1.55-1.71.44 – 2.88
OffsetKnown for one100%Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.7 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.44
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
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
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
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Smart TVNoNo
Ethernet LANNoNo
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers31 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)28 dB28 dB
HDCPYesYes
Preset modesKnown for one3D, Bright, Presentation, Spreadsheet, sRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W2 W
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneStandard throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementKnown for oneCeiling, DesktopUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power4 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs200 W332 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.3 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V220-240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cord lengthKnown for one1.8 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers303.5 mm302 mm
DepthDiffers224.6 mm234 mm
HeightDiffers112.4 mm77 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 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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)

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