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BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black vs Epson EB-870Ei

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  • 26differ
  • 15identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson EB-870Ei has 1,000 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black (5000 ANSI lumens vs 4000 ANSI lumens). The Epson EB-870Ei has 169 - 240 Hz more vertical scan range than the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black (192 - 240 Hz vs 23 - 240 Hz). The Epson EB-870Ei has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black (3 vs 2). Only the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 3D. Only the Epson EB-870Ei has Wi-Fi.

  • Projector brightness
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4000 ANSI lumens
    • EB-870Ei:5000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:DLP
    • EB-870Ei:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
    • EB-870Ei:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Vertical scan range
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:23 - 240 Hz
    • EB-870Ei:192 - 240 Hz
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
    • EB-870Ei:±3°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
    • EB-870Ei:±3°
  • Throw ratio
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:0.521
    • EB-870Ei:0.25 - 0.35:1
  • 3D
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Yes
    • EB-870Ei:No

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Comparison of LW830ST, EB-870Ei
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EB-870Ei

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Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4000 ANSI lumens5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)1080p (1920x1080)
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21:9, 16:9
Smart projectorNoNo
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1524 - 3302 mm (60 - 130")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000000:1
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3600 ANSI lumens
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 240 Hz192 - 240 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers30°±3°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers30°±3°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.57 cm (0.62")
Heat dissipationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source956.8 BTU/h
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one3000000:1Unknown — 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 sourceidentical
Light source typeLaserLaser
Service life of light source20000 h20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)30000 h30000 h
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 mm
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35:1
Throw ratioDiffers0.5210.25 - 0.35:1
Zoom typeKnown for oneFixedUnknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one112%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Full HDYesYes
3DDiffersYesNo
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlackboard, Cinema, DICOM simulation mode, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
Video processingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 bit
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers23
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
HDBaseT portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Service port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity22
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeDiffersRS-232RS-232C
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MiracastKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Apple AirPlay 2 supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features3 differ
InteractiveDiffersNoYes
Interactive input supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInteractive pen
Noise levelDiffers30 dB33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs24 dB25 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePhilippines
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP6XUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W16 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design4 differ
Product typeDiffersShort throw projectorUltra short throw projector
Market positioningDiffersBusinessEducation
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementDiffersCeiling, DesktopCeiling, Wall
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs230 W245.2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source205.3 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg7.2 kg
WidthDiffers279.2 mm376 mm
DepthDiffers229.3 mm395 mm
HeightDiffers120.5 mm139 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersPowerAC
Interactive pen includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 source21:9 aspect ratio support, A/V mute, Arc Correction, Auto Calibration, Auto Power On, Auto source search, Built-in speaker, CEC compatible, Digital zoom, Direct Power on/off, Document Camera Compatible, Dual Pen Support, Duolink Interactivity, Easy OSD pre-setting, Finger-touch support, Home Screen,
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source245.2 Watt (Normal On-Mode), 205.3 Watt (Eco On-Mode), 311.9 Watt (Normal Peak-mode), 275.6 Watt (Eco Peak-Mode), 0.5 Watt (Energy saving standby)
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0-A (2x), USB 2.0 Type B (Service Only), USB 2.0 Mini-B, RS-232C, Ethernet interface (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T), Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, HDMI in (3x), HDMI out, HDBaseT, Miracast, Jack plug out, Jack plug in, Microphone input, Sync. in, Sync. out, Multi-Touch interface
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington lock, Control panel lock, Password lock, Padlock, Security cable hole, Wireless LAN security, Password protection
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHTTPS, IPv4, IPv6, SNMP, ESC/VP.net, PJLink
Option typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAir filter, Ceiling mount, Connection and control box, Document camera, External Speaker, Finger Touch Unit, Finger Touch Unit Wall Bracket, HDBaseT Transmitter, Pen tip(Felt), Pen tip(Teflon), Replacement pen tips, Safety wire set, Short throw wall mount, Visualiser camera
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x Pen tip(Teflon), Information sheet, Interactive pen, Pen Holder/Stand, Power cable, Projector feet, USB cable
Control panelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.62 inch with C2 Fine

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