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BenQ LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White vs Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White

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  • 26differ
  • 10identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 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 LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 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 LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 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). Projection technology: DLP on the BenQ LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White, 3LCD on the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White. Projector native resolution: WXGA (1280x800) on the BenQ LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White, 1080p (1920x1080) on the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White.

  • Projection technology
    • LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:DLP
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3000000:1
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:9
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:-40 - 40°
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:-40 - 40°
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
  • Light source type
    • LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:Laser
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:Lamp
  • Service life of light source
    • LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:20000 h
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:6000 h

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Comparison of LW655C, 980
73 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs3000000:116000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10, 4:3
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")
Number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.07 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-40 - 40°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°-30 - 30°
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 system2 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.49 - 1.72
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.544 - 1.721.21 - 1.45:1
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one110%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Video colour modesDiffersPresentation, Bright cinema, DICOM simulation mode, High bright, Vivid, CustomCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers32
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 quantityDiffers21
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneFull-sizeUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Noise levelDiffers32 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB28 dB
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W2 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessHome cinema
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCeiling, Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Product typeKnown for oneStandard throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs143 W349 W
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
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — 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
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersHDMI, PowerAC
Technical detailsidentical
Products per pallet (EU)Known for one64 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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