Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ LW720 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White vs Epson EB-685WT data projector Wall-mounted projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 16identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • LW720 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 ANSI lumens
    • EB-685WT data projector Wall-mounted projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • LW720 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:DLP
    • EB-685WT data projector Wall-mounted projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3LCD
  • Light source type
    • LW720 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:Laser
    • EB-685WT data projector Wall-mounted projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:Lamp
  • Zoom capability
    • LW720 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:No
    • EB-685WT data projector Wall-mounted projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:Yes
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • LW720 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:2
    • EB-685WT data projector Wall-mounted projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3
  • Audio (L/R) in
    • LW720 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1
    • EB-685WT data projector Wall-mounted projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3
  • RMS rated power
    • LW720 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:10 W
    • EB-685WT data projector Wall-mounted projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16 W
  • Product type
    • LW720 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:Standard throw projector
    • EB-685WT data projector Wall-mounted projector 3500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:Wall-mounted projector

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Comparison of LW720, EB-685WT
97 specifications
Projector2 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4000 ANSI lumens3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one100000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
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, horizontalKnown for one-30 - 30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one-30 - 30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeKnown for one1.65 cm (0.65")Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for oneDMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14000:1
Light source1 differ
Light source typeDiffersLaserLamp
Service life of light sourceKnown for one20000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHE
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 W
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one20.7 - 31.05 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.42 - 297Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityDiffersNoYes
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.5:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.45 - 2.24:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one0 - 12.5%Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one112.5%Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 mm
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto
MagnificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35x
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 400, 720 x 480, 720 x 576, 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 960, 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Supported video modesDiffers480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneFull-sizeUnknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inDiffers13
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
12V triggerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)YesYes
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one33 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one29 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneArabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, TurkishUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of OSD languagesKnown for one28Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W16 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorWall-mounted projector
Market positioningKnown for onePresentationUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersDesktop, CeilingWall
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power5 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs300 W373 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.23 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one320 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (network standby)Differs2 W2.2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one280 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers100-240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50-60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source324 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 1499 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers5.6 kg5.8 kg
WidthDiffers410 mm367 mm
DepthDiffers272 mm400 mm
HeightDiffers158 mm149 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, VGAAC, USB
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11

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