Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus

34specifications compared
24differ
10identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 3,000 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus (4000 ANSI lumens vs 1000 ANSI lumens). The BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus (2 vs 1). The BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 4 dB more noise level than the Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus (32 dB vs 28 dB). Only the Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus has smart projector. Only the Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus has full HD.

Projector brightness
- LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:4000 ANSI lumens
- Lifestudio Flex Plus:1000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
- Lifestudio Flex Plus:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
- Lifestudio Flex Plus:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Native aspect ratio
- LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
- Lifestudio Flex Plus:16:9
Smart projector
- LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:No
- Lifestudio Flex Plus:Yes
Screen size compatibility
- LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0 - 2540 mm (0 - 100")
- Lifestudio Flex Plus:762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
Light source type
- LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:Laser
- Lifestudio Flex Plus:LED
Focus
- LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:Manual
- Lifestudio Flex Plus:Auto

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Comparison of LW655, Lifestudio Flex Plus
82 specifications	A BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model LW655 View product	B Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	1000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	3000000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Smart projectorDiffers	No	Yes
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	0 - 2540 mm (0 - 100")	762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
Number of colours	1.07 billion colours	1.07 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Laser	LED
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 system2 differ
FocusDiffers	Manual	Auto
Focal length rangeKnown for one	16.901 - 21.6076 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.43 - 2.78	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.3:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.187~1.544	1.2
OffsetKnown for one	110%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for one	DICOM simulation mode, Presentation, Vivid	Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4a	2.0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	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
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP, AVRCP, SBC
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.2
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	28 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	23 dB
HDCP	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
InteractiveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Works with the Google AssistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated powerKnown for one	15 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos
Design3 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	White	Black, Oak, Silver
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling, Wall	Desktop, Floor
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
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC/Battery	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	170 W	137 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	8000 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	4 kg
WidthDiffers	279.2 mm	190 mm
DepthDiffers	120.5 mm	190 mm
HeightDiffers	224.8 mm	249 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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