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

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  • 19differ
  • 15identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 400 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Epson Lifestudio Grand (4000 ANSI lumens vs 3600 ANSI lumens). The Epson Lifestudio Grand 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 Grand has 1 more USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity than the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black (3 vs 2). Only the Epson Lifestudio Grand has Wi-Fi. Projection technology: DLP on the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black, 3LCD on the Epson Lifestudio Grand.

  • Projector brightness
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4000 ANSI lumens
    • Lifestudio Grand:3600 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:DLP
    • Lifestudio Grand:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
    • Lifestudio Grand:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:3000000:1
    • Lifestudio Grand:5000000:1
  • USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:2
    • Lifestudio Grand:3
  • Wi-Fi
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:No
    • Lifestudio Grand:Yes
  • Noise level
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30 dB
    • Lifestudio Grand:36 dB
  • Noise level (economic mode)
    • LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:24 dB
    • Lifestudio Grand:23 dB

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Comparison of LW830ST, Lifestudio Grand
76 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4000 ANSI lumens3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs3000000:15000000:1
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Smart projectorNoNo
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
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
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1524 - 3048 mm (60 - 120")
Light sourceidentical
Light source typeLaserLaser
Service life of light source20000 h20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one30000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneFixedUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one0.521Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one112%Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
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
Videoidentical
Full HDYesYes
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantity22
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Service port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, A2DP, AVRCP, SBC, LC3, APTX
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2
Features2 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers30 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs24 dB23 dB
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP6XUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown 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)
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersShort throw projectorUltra short throw projector
Market positioningDiffersBusinessHome cinema
Product colourBlackBlack
PlacementDiffersCeiling, DesktopDesktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs230 W278 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W2 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source186 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg7.53 kg
WidthDiffers279.2 mm467 mm
DepthDiffers229.3 mm400 mm
HeightDiffers120.5 mm157.5 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersPowerAC
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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