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BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black vs Epson EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White

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  • 26differ
  • 14identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black 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 LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black 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 LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black 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 LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has full HD. Only the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 3D.

  • Projection technology
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:DLP
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:WXGA (1200x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:3000000:1
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:16:9
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16:10
  • Number of colours
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1.07 billion colours
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16.78 million colours
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:-30 - 30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:-30 - 30°
  • Light source type
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Laser
    • EX3290 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:Lamp

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Comparison of LW830ST, EX3290
80 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightness4000 ANSI lumens4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1200x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs3000000:116000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Smart projectorNoNo
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source838.2 - 9525 mm (33 - 375")
Number of coloursDiffers1.07 billion colours16.78 million colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers30°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers30°-30 - 30°
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 135 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one23 - 240 HzUnknown — 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 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 system1 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 capabilityYesYes
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0:1
Throw ratioDiffers0.5211.44 - 1.95
Zoom typeKnown for oneFixedUnknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one112%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Full HDDiffersYesNo
3DDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantity22
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
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
Network1 differ
Smart TVKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
InteractiveNoNo
Noise levelDiffers30 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs24 dB28 dB
Preset modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB
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
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W2 W
Design2 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessPortable
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementCeiling, DesktopCeiling, 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 oneShort throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs230 W187 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source235 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 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
WeightDiffers3.4 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers279.2 mm302 mm
DepthDiffers229.3 mm237 mm
HeightDiffers120.5 mm82 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersPowerAC
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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