Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black

36specifications compared
20differ
16identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black has 13,000 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (17000 ANSI lumens vs 4000 ANSI lumens). 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 LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (24 - 120 Hz vs 23 - 120 Hz). The Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black has 11 dB more noise level than the BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (43 dB vs 32 dB). Projection technology: DLP on the BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White, 3LCD on the Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black. Projector native resolution: WXGA (1280x800) on the BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White, WUXGA (1920x1200) on the Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black.

Projector brightness
- LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:4000 ANSI lumens
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:17000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Screen size compatibility
- LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0 - 2540 mm (0 - 100")
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")
Horizontal scan range
- LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:15 - 102 kHz
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:15 - 153 kHz
Vertical scan range
- LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 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, horizontal
- LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:40°
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:-40 - 40°
Keystone correction, vertical
- LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:40°
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:-30 - 30°

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Comparison of LW655, A175U-B
79 specifications	A BenQ LW655 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model LW655 View product	B Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black Model A175U-B View product
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	17000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)	3000000:1	3000000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Smart projectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	0 - 2540 mm (0 - 100")	1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.07 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 153 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	23 - 120 Hz	24 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	40°	-40 - 40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	40°	-30 - 30°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.68 - 80.77 m
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Laser	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 system1 differ
FocusDiffers	Manual	Motorized
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 capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.3:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.187~1.544	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	110%	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4a	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
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
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
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	43 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	37 dB
HDCP	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	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, Wall	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
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power3 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC/Battery	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	170 W	990 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers	50/60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	890 W
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)	0 - 40 °C	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%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	28.7 kg
WidthDiffers	279.2 mm	599 mm
DepthDiffers	120.5 mm	490 mm
HeightDiffers	224.8 mm	238 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	AC, HDMI	AC
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR

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