Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Epson PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White

46specifications compared
24differ
22identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson PowerLite W55+ 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 PowerLite W55+ 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 PowerLite W55+ 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. Only the Epson PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White has Wi-Fi.

Projector brightness
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3500 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite W55+ 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
- PowerLite W55+ 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)
- PowerLite W55+ 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
- PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16000:1
Keystone correction, horizontal
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
- PowerLite W55+ 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°
- PowerLite W55+ 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
- PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:Lamp
Service life of light source
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000 h
- PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:6000 h

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Comparison of LW555C, W55+
89 specifications	A BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model LW555C View product	B Epson PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White Model W55+ View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	WXGA (1200x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	16000:1
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.07 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 130 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutKnown for one	92%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-30 - 30°
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.68 - 2.02 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2600 ANSI lumens
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 cm (0.59")
Light source3 differ
Light source typeDiffers	LED	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	20000 h	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	30000 h	12000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 W
Lens system2 differ
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.1:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.55-1.7	1.30 - 1.56:1
OffsetKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.49 - 1.72
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Video1 differ
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4a	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-B
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	37 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesDiffers	3D, Bright, Presentation, Spreadsheet, sRGB	Blackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, sRGB
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
InteractiveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	15 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Home cinema
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	200 W	231 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cord lengthKnown for one	1.8 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	303.5 mm	302 mm
DepthDiffers	224.6 mm	234 mm
HeightDiffers	112.4 mm	87 mm
Package widthKnown for one	170 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	410 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	340 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	4.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	Power	AC
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%

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