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

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 9identical
  • 70known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition has 2,000,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (5000000:1 vs 3000000:1). The BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 10,000 h more service life of light source (economic mode) than the Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition (30000 h vs 20000 h). 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 Special Lux Edition (2 vs 1). Only the Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition has smart projector. Only the BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 3D.

  • Projector brightness
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:4000 ANSI lumens
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:1000 ISO lumens
  • Projection technology
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3000000:1
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:5000000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:16:9
  • Smart projector
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:No
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:Yes
  • Screen size compatibility
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0 - 2540 mm (0 - 100")
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
  • Vertical scan range
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:23 - 120 Hz
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:192 - 240 Hz

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Comparison of LW655, Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition
112 specifications
Projector10 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4000 ANSI lumens1000 ISO lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs3000000:15000000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Smart projectorDiffersNoYes
Screen size compatibilityDiffers0 - 2540 mm (0 - 100")762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
Projection distance (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 - 4 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000000:1
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 120 Hz192 - 240 Hz
Colour light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers40°±20°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers40°±20°
White light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 ANSI lumens
Number of coloursKnown for one1.07 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffersLaserLED
Service life of light source20000 h20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs30000 h20000 h
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers16.901 - 21.6076 mm16.6 mm
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.6 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Throw ratioDiffers1.187~1.5441.20:1
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.43 - 2.78Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.3:1Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one110%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
3DDiffersYesNo
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Video colour modesDiffersDICOM simulation mode, Presentation, VividCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Video processingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 bit
Full HDKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
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
Audio (L/R) inDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
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
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — 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
Network2 differ
Smart TVDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Noise levelDiffers32 dB28 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB23 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePhilippines
Game modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)
Works with the Google AssistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGoogle TV
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W10 W
Design3 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessPortable
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
PlacementDiffersCeiling, WallDesktop, Floor
Product typeKnown for oneStandard throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffersAC/BatteryAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs170 W111 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source82 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
Ambient lightingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers279.2 mm190 mm
DepthDiffers120.5 mm198 mm
HeightDiffers224.8 mm251 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source325 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.68 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIPower
ManualYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
Other featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4K enhancement, Ambient lighting, Auto Keystone Adjustment, Auto Obstacle Avoidance, Auto Power On, Auto shape correction, Auto source search, Automatic keystone correction, Built-in speaker, Chromecast, Digital zoom, Fit to Screen, Frame interpolation, Game mode, Google TV, Intelligent Instant Setu
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source111 Watt (Normal On-Mode), 135 Watt (Normal Peak-mode), 82 Watt (Eco Peak-Mode),
SpeakerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5W + 5W stereo with dual passive radiator
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound by Bose
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0-A, USB 2.0 Type B (Service Only), WLAN, HDMI (ARC/eARC), Type-C mobile battery power supply, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth® 5.2, Headphone Output
Option typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSafety wire set
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMain unit, Power cable, Quick Start Guide, Remote control incl. batteries, User manual, Warranty document
Control panelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.62 inch
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one8000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source

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