Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black

33specifications compared
20differ
13identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

The Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black has 13,500 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (17000 ANSI lumens vs 3500 ANSI lumens). The Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black has 2,980,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (3000000:1 vs 20000:1). The Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black has 1 - 120 Hz more vertical scan range than the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (24 - 120 Hz vs 23 - 120 Hz). Only the Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black has Ethernet LAN. Projection technology: DLP on the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White, 3LCD on the Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black.

Projector brightness
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3500 ANSI lumens
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:17000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000:1
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:3000000:1
Horizontal scan range
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:15 - 130 kHz
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:15 - 153 kHz
Vertical scan range
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:23 - 120 Hz
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:24 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:-30 - 30°
Light source type
- LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:LED
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:Laser

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Comparison of LW555C, A175U-B
84 specifications	A BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model LW555C View product	B Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black Model A175U-B View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	17000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	3000000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.07 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 130 kHz	15 - 153 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	24 - 120 Hz
Colour gamutKnown for one	92%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontal	-40 - 40°	-40 - 40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-30 - 30°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.68 - 80.77 m
Light source1 differ
Light source typeDiffers	LED	Laser
Service life of light source	20000 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	30000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.55-1.7	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Motorized
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-25 - 25%
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-65 - 65%
Videoidentical
Full HDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4a	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
3G-SDI inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network1 differ
Smart TVKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	43 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	37 dB
HDCP	Yes	Yes
Preset modesKnown for one	3D, Bright, Presentation, Spreadsheet, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	15 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
PlacementKnown for one	Ceiling, Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	200 W	990 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
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 (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	890 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	28.7 kg
WidthDiffers	303.5 mm	599 mm
DepthDiffers	224.6 mm	490 mm
HeightDiffers	112.4 mm	238 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
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	Power	AC
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%

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