Product comparison · 2 data projectors

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

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 9identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson Lifestudio Grand has 100 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (3600 ANSI lumens vs 3500 ANSI lumens). The Epson Lifestudio Grand 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 Epson Lifestudio Grand has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (2 vs 1). Only the Epson Lifestudio Grand has full HD. Only the Epson Lifestudio Grand has Wi-Fi.

  • Projector brightness
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3500 ANSI lumens
    • Lifestudio Grand:3600 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
    • Lifestudio Grand:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • Lifestudio Grand:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000:1
    • Lifestudio Grand:5000000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
    • Lifestudio Grand:16:9
  • Light source type
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:LED
    • Lifestudio Grand:Laser
  • Full HD
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:No
    • Lifestudio Grand:Yes
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1
    • Lifestudio Grand:2

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Comparison of LW555C, Lifestudio Grand
91 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3500 ANSI lumens3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs20000:15000000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
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 sourceNo
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1524 - 3048 mm (60 - 120")
Light source1 differ
Light source typeDiffersLEDLaser
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one30000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.1:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.55-1.7Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffersNoYes
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
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Ports & interfaces2 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 quantityDiffers13
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
Service port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 sourceAAC, A2DP, AVRCP, SBC, LC3, APTX
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 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB23 dB
Preset modesKnown for one3D, Bright, Presentation, Spreadsheet, sRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
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)
Multimediaidentical
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, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD
Design4 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorUltra short throw projector
Market positioningDiffersBusinessHome cinema
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
PlacementDiffersCeiling, DesktopDesktop
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
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs200 W278 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W2 W
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 source186 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg7.53 kg
WidthDiffers303.5 mm467 mm
DepthDiffers224.6 mm400 mm
HeightDiffers112.4 mm157.5 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
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C

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