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

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 12identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition has 2,000,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black (5000000:1 vs 3000000:1). The Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition 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 BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 10,000 h more service life of light source (economic mode) than the Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition (30000 h vs 20000 h). Only the Epson Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition 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 Special Lux Edition:1000 ISO lumens
  • Projection technology
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:DLP
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:3000000:1
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:5000000:1
  • Smart projector
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:No
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:Yes
  • Vertical scan range
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:23 - 240 Hz
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:192 - 240 Hz
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:±20°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
    • Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition:±20°

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Comparison of LW830ST, Lifestudio Flex Special Lux Edition
103 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4000 ANSI lumens1000 ISO lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs3000000:15000000:1
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Smart projectorDiffersNoYes
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
Projection distance (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 - 4 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000000:1
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 240 Hz192 - 240 Hz
Colour light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers30°±20°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers30°±20°
White light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 ANSI lumens
Number of coloursKnown for one1.07 billion coloursUnknown — 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 source2 differ
Light source typeDiffersLaserLED
Service life of light source20000 h20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs30000 h20000 h
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.6 mm
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.6 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Throw ratioDiffers0.5211.20:1
Zoom typeKnown for oneFixedUnknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one112%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
3DDiffersYesNo
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Video processingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 bit
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
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
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Smart TVKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2
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 dB28 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs24 dB23 dB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePhilippines
Game modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Works with the Google AssistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGoogle TV
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP6XUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W10 W
Design2 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessPortable
Product colourBlackBlack
PlacementDiffersCeiling, DesktopDesktop, Floor
Product typeKnown for oneShort throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs230 W111 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source82 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
Ambient lightingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
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%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers279.2 mm190 mm
DepthDiffers229.3 mm198 mm
HeightDiffers120.5 mm251 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source325 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.68 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedPowerPower
ManualYesYes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Other featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4K enhancement, Ambient lighting, Auto Keystone Adjustment, Auto Obstacle Avoidance, Auto Power On, Auto shape correction, Auto source search, Automatic keystone correction, Built-in speaker, Chromecast, Digital zoom, Fit to Screen, Frame interpolation, Game mode, Google TV, Intelligent Instant Setu
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source111 Watt (Normal On-Mode), 135 Watt (Normal Peak-mode), 82 Watt (Eco Peak-Mode),
SpeakerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5W + 5W stereo with dual passive radiator
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound by Bose
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0-A, USB 2.0 Type B (Service Only), WLAN, HDMI (ARC/eARC), Type-C mobile battery power supply, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth® 5.2, Headphone Output
Option typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSafety wire set
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMain unit, Power cable, Quick Start Guide, Remote control incl. batteries, User manual, Warranty document
Control panelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.62 inch

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