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BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Epson PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White

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  • 29differ
  • 14identical
  • 47known 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 PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) 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 PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) 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 PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White (30000 h vs 12000 h). Only the BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 3D. Only the BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has Ethernet LAN.

  • Projection technology
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
    • PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:WXGA (1200x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3000000:1
    • PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0 - 2540 mm (0 - 100")
    • PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:40°
    • PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:-30 - 30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:40°
    • PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:-30 - 30°
  • Light source type
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:Laser
    • PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:Lamp
  • Service life of light source
    • LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 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 LW655, W55+
90 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1200x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs3000000:116000:1
Smart projectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers0 - 2540 mm (0 - 100")838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
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
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one23 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers40°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers40°-30 - 30°
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.68 - 2.02 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2600 ANSI lumens
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 cm (0.59")
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 source210 W
Lens system4 differ
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 ratioDiffers1.187~1.5441.30 - 1.56:1
OffsetKnown for one110%Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Video1 differ
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 modesKnown for oneDICOM simulation mode, Presentation, VividUnknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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
Preset modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, sRGB
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
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
PlacementDiffersCeiling, WallCeiling, Desktop
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffersAC/BatteryAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs170 W231 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
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 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
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source41 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers279.2 mm302 mm
DepthDiffers120.5 mm234 mm
HeightDiffers224.8 mm87 mm
Packaging content1 differ
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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