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

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 19identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition has 4,980,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (5000000:1 vs 20000:1). The BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 10,000 h more service life of light source (economic mode) than the Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition (30000 h vs 20000 h). 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 Special Lux Edition (31 dB vs 28 dB). Only the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 3D. Only the Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition has smart TV.

  • Projector brightness
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3500 ANSI lumens
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:1000 ISO lumens
  • Projection technology
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000:1
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:5000000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:16:9
  • Vertical scan range
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:23 - 120 Hz
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:192 - 240 Hz
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:±20°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:±20°

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Comparison of LW555C, Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition
107 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3500 ANSI lumens1000 ISO lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs20000:15000000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
Projection distance (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 - 4 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000000:1
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 120 Hz192 - 240 Hz
Colour light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-40 - 40°±20°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°±20°
White light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 ANSI lumens
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
Colour gamutKnown for one92%Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs30000 h20000 h
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.6 mm
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.6 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Throw ratioDiffers1.55-1.71.20:1
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.1:1Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one100%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
3DDiffersYesNo
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Video processingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 bit
Full HDKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Service port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
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
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Smart TVDiffersNoYes
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2
Features3 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Noise levelDiffers31 dB28 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB23 dB
Country of originDiffersChinaPhilippines
Game modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGoogle TV
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesKnown for one3D, Bright, Presentation, Spreadsheet, sRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W10 W
Design3 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessPortable
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
PlacementDiffersCeiling, DesktopDesktop, Floor
Product typeKnown for oneStandard throw projectorUnknown — 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
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs200 W111 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source82 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — 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
Sensorsidentical
Ambient lightingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
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%
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers303.5 mm190 mm
DepthDiffers224.6 mm198 mm
HeightDiffers112.4 mm251 mm
Package widthDiffers170 mm320 mm
Package depthDiffers410 mm360 mm
Package heightDiffers340 mm325 mm
Package weightDiffers4.5 kg6.68 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Other featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4K enhancement, Ambient lighting, Auto Keystone Adjustment, Auto Obstacle Avoidance, Auto Power On, Auto shape correction, Auto source search, Automatic keystone correction, Built-in speaker, Chromecast, Digital zoom, Fit to Screen, Frame interpolation, Game mode, Google TV, Intelligent Instant Setu
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source111 Watt (Normal On-Mode), 135 Watt (Normal Peak-mode), 82 Watt (Eco Peak-Mode),
SpeakerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5W + 5W stereo with dual passive radiator
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound by Bose
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0-A, USB 2.0 Type B (Service Only), WLAN, HDMI (ARC/eARC), Type-C mobile battery power supply, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth® 5.2, Headphone Output
Option typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSafety wire set
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMain unit, Power cable, Quick Start Guide, Remote control incl. batteries, User manual, Warranty document
Control panelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.62 inch

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