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BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 15identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 2,984,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (3000000:1 vs 16000:1). The BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 14,000 h more service life of light source than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (20000 h vs 6000 h). The BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 18,000 h more service life of light source (economic mode) than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (30000 h vs 12000 h). Only the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White has full HD. Only the BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 3D.

  • Projection technology
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3000000:1
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:9
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:40°
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:40°
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
  • Light source type
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:Laser
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:Lamp
  • Service life of light source
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000 h
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:6000 h

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Comparison of LW655, 980
84 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightness4000 ANSI lumens4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs3000000:116000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Smart projectorNoNo
Screen size compatibilityDiffers0 - 2540 mm (0 - 100")863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one23 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers40°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers40°-30 - 30°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10, 4:3
Light source3 differ
Light source typeDiffersLaserLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers20000 h6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs30000 h12000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHE
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system4 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers16.901 - 21.6076 mm16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.43 - 2.781.49 - 1.72
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers1.3:11.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.187~1.5441.21 - 1.45:1
OffsetKnown for one110%Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Video3 differ
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DDiffersYesNo
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160pUnknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesDiffersDICOM simulation mode, Presentation, VividCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Service port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Smart TVNoNo
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers32 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB28 dB
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W2 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design2 differ
Product typeKnown for oneStandard throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningDiffersBusinessHome cinema
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersCeiling, WallCeiling, Desktop
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffersAC/BatteryAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs170 W349 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source241 W
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one8000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.1 kg
WidthDiffers279.2 mm310 mm
DepthDiffers120.5 mm281.9 mm
HeightDiffers224.8 mm106.7 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIAC
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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