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BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Epson EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White

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  • 25differ
  • 23identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) 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 EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) 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 EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White (20000 h vs 6000 h). Only the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 3D. Projection technology: DLP on the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White, 3LCD on the Epson EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White.

  • Projector brightness
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3500 ANSI lumens
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:4000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:WXGA (1200x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000:1
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16000:1
  • Number of colours
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.07 billion colours
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16.78 million colours
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:-30 - 30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:-30 - 30°
  • Light source type
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:LED
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:Lamp

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Comparison of LW555C, EX3290
86 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3500 ANSI lumens4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1200x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs20000:116000:1
Number of coloursDiffers1.07 billion colours16.78 million colours
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 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°-30 - 30°
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source838.2 - 9525 mm (33 - 375")
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Light source3 differ
Light source typeDiffersLEDLamp
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
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:12.0:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.55-1.71.44 - 1.95
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
Video1 differ
3DDiffersYesNo
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — 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
Service port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers31 dB37 dB
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesDiffers3D, Bright, Presentation, Spreadsheet, sRGBBlackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W2 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneStandard throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningDiffersBusinessPortable
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs200 W187 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source235 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers303.5 mm302 mm
DepthDiffers224.6 mm237 mm
HeightDiffers112.4 mm82 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
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C

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