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BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus

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  • 20differ
  • 11identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 2,500 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus (3500 ANSI lumens vs 1000 ANSI lumens). The BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 3 dB more noise level than the Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus (31 dB vs 28 dB). The BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 5 dB more noise level (economic mode) than the Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus (28 dB vs 23 dB). Only the Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus 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
    • Lifestudio Flex Plus:1000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
    • Lifestudio Flex Plus:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • Lifestudio Flex Plus:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
    • Lifestudio Flex Plus:16:9
  • Throw ratio
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.55-1.7
    • Lifestudio Flex Plus:1.2
  • Full HD
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:No
    • Lifestudio Flex Plus:Yes
  • 3D
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:Yes
    • Lifestudio Flex Plus:No
  • HDMI version
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.4a
    • Lifestudio Flex Plus:2.0

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Comparison of LW555C, Lifestudio Flex Plus
87 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3500 ANSI lumens1000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one20000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion 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, horizontalKnown for one-40 - 40°Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one-40 - 40°Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
Light sourceidentical
Light source typeLEDLED
Service life of light source20000 h20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one30000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.1:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers1.55-1.71.2
OffsetKnown for one100%Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video2 differ
Full HDDiffersNoYes
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionDiffers1.4a2.0
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 quantity11
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
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Smart TVKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA2DP, AVRCP, SBC
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers31 dB28 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB23 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
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Works with the Google AssistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos
Design3 differ
Product typeKnown for oneStandard throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningDiffersBusinessHome cinema
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, Oak, Silver
PlacementDiffersCeiling, DesktopDesktop, Floor
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 displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs200 W137 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 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 kg4 kg
WidthDiffers303.5 mm190 mm
DepthDiffers224.6 mm190 mm
HeightDiffers112.4 mm249 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 includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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