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BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black vs Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus

31specifications compared
20differ
11identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 3,000 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus (4000 ANSI lumens vs 1000 ANSI lumens). The Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus has 0.679 more throw ratio than the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black (1.2 vs 0.521). The BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus (2 vs 1). Only the Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus has smart projector. Only the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 3D.

Projector brightness
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4000 ANSI lumens
- Lifestudio Flex Plus:1000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:DLP
- Lifestudio Flex Plus:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
- Lifestudio Flex Plus:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Smart projector
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:No
- Lifestudio Flex Plus:Yes
Light source type
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Laser
- Lifestudio Flex Plus:LED
Throw ratio
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:0.521
- Lifestudio Flex Plus:1.2
3D
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Yes
- Lifestudio Flex Plus:No
HDMI ports quantity
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2
- Lifestudio Flex Plus:1

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Comparison of LW830ST, Lifestudio Flex Plus
73 specifications	A BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model LW830ST View product	B Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	1000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	3000000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Smart projectorDiffers	No	Yes
Number of colours	1.07 billion colours	1.07 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 135 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 240 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutKnown for one	93%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	30°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	30°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
Light source1 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Laser	LED
Service life of light source	20000 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	30000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Fixed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	0.521	1.2
OffsetKnown for one	112%	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto
Video1 differ
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP, AVRCP, SBC
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.2
Features2 differ
Interactive	No	No
Noise levelDiffers	30 dB	28 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	24 dB	23 dB
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	IP6X	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Works with the Google AssistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	15 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos
Design3 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Short throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Oak, Silver
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling, Desktop	Desktop, Floor
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	230 W	137 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.4 kg	4 kg
WidthDiffers	279.2 mm	190 mm
DepthDiffers	229.3 mm	190 mm
HeightDiffers	120.5 mm	249 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Power	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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