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BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black vs Epson EB-685Wi no mount

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Key differences

The BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 500 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Epson EB-685Wi no mount (4000 ANSI lumens vs 3500 ANSI lumens). The BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 15,000 h more service life of light source than the Epson EB-685Wi no mount (20000 h vs 5000 h). The BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 20,000 h more service life of light source (economic mode) than the Epson EB-685Wi no mount (30000 h vs 10000 h). Only the Epson EB-685Wi no mount has interactive. Projection technology: DLP on the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, 3LCD on the Epson EB-685Wi no mount.

  • Projector brightness
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4000 ANSI lumens
    • EB-685Wi no mount:3500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:DLP
    • EB-685Wi no mount:3LCD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:16:9
    • EB-685Wi no mount:16:10
  • Vertical scan range
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:23 - 240 Hz
    • EB-685Wi no mount:100 - 120 Hz
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
    • EB-685Wi no mount:±3°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
    • EB-685Wi no mount:±3°
  • Light source type
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Laser
    • EB-685Wi no mount:Lamp
  • Service life of light source
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:20000 h
    • EB-685Wi no mount:5000 h

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94 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4000 ANSI lumens3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
Projection distance (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 0.4 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 0.6 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14000:1
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2900 ANSI lumens
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 240 Hz100 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers30°±3°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers30°±3°
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one3000000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart projectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 135 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutKnown for one93%Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeDiffersLaserLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers20000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs30000 h10000 h
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 W
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35:1
Throw ratioDiffers0.5210.28 - 0.37:1
Zoom typeKnown for oneFixedUnknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one112%Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, sRGB, Blackboard, Presentation
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB, Whiteboard
Video processingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 bit
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
InteractiveDiffersNoYes
Noise levelDiffers30 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs24 dB30 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePhilippines
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLinux, Mac OS 10.10.x, Mac OS 10.7.x, Mac OS 10.8.x, Mac OS 10.9.x, Ubuntu 14.10, Ubuntu 15.04, Ubuntu 15.10, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP6XUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W16 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, White
PlacementDiffersCeiling, DesktopWall
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Product typeKnown for oneShort throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power sourceKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one230 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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 source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg5.9 kg
WidthDiffers279.2 mm367 mm
DepthDiffers229.3 mm400 mm
HeightDiffers120.5 mm149 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source490 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source545 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.54 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEasy Interactive Tools, EasyMP Multi PC Projection, Epson Projector Management
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Mobile app supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAV Mute Slide, Auto Calibration, Auto brightness adjustment, Automatic input selection, Built-in speaker, CEC compatible, Customizable user logo, Digital zoom, Direct Power on/off, Document Camera Compatible, Dynamic lamp control, Easy OSD pre-setting, Home Screen, Interactive, Long lamp life, MHL a
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source301 Watt (Normal On-Mode), 258 Watt (Eco On-Mode), 354 Watt (Normal Peak-mode), 309 Watt (Eco Peak-Mode), 0.37 Watt (Energy saving standby)
USB display functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 in 1: Image / Mouse / Sound
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0-A, USB 2.0, RS-232C, Ethernet interface (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T), Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n (optional), VGA in (2x), VGA out, HDMI in (3x), Composite in, RGB in (2x), RGB out, MHL, Jack plug out, Jack plug in (3x), Microphone input, Sync. in, Sync. out
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington lock, Password lock, Security cable hole, Wireless LAN unit lock, Wireless LAN security, Password protection
Option typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAir filter ELPAF38, Connection and control box, Document camera, External Speaker, Pen tip(Felt), Pen tip(Teflon), USB extension cable, Wall mount, Wireless LAN unit
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x Pen tip(Teflon), 4 x Pen tip(Felt), Corner markers for auto screen adjustment, Driver and Utilities (CD), Installation/safety manual, Interactive pens, Main unit, Pen tray, Power cable, Projector feet, Quick Start Guide, Remote control incl. batteries, Safety wire set, Template Sheet, USB cable
Control panelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.59 inch with D9
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — 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
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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