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BenQ LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White vs Epson EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 11identical
  • 40known 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 EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) 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 EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) 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 EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White (30000 h vs 12000 h). Only the BenQ LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White has full HD. Projection technology: DLP on the BenQ LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White, 3LCD on the Epson EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White.

  • Projection technology
    • LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:DLP
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:WXGA (1200x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3000000:1
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16000:1
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:-40 - 40°
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:-30 - 30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:-40 - 40°
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:-30 - 30°
  • Light source type
    • LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:Laser
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:Lamp
  • Service life of light source
    • LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:20000 h
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:6000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • LW655C Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:30000 h
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:12000 h

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Comparison of LW655C, EX3290
75 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1200x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs3000000:116000:1
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source838.2 - 9525 mm (33 - 375")
Number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-40 - 40°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°-30 - 30°
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
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
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.7 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.44
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:12.0:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.544 - 1.721.44 - 1.95
OffsetKnown for one110%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Full HDDiffersYesNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Video colour modesKnown for onePresentation, Bright cinema, DICOM simulation mode, High bright, Vivid, CustomUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 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
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneFull-sizeUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — 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
Wi-FiKnown 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
Preset modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 positioningDiffersBusinessPortable
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 W187 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source235 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 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers279.2 mm302 mm
DepthDiffers120.5 mm237 mm
HeightDiffers224.8 mm82 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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