Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black vs Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-61

35specifications compared
24differ
11identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 3,300 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-61 (4000 ANSI lumens vs 700 ANSI lumens). The Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-61 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 BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has 10° more keystone correction, horizontal than the Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-61 (30° vs 20°). Only the Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-61 has smart projector. Only the BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black has Ethernet LAN.

Projector brightness
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4000 ANSI lumens
- Lifestudio Pop EF-61:700 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:DLP
- Lifestudio Pop EF-61:3LCD
Projector native resolution
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
- Lifestudio Pop EF-61:1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:3000000:1
- Lifestudio Pop EF-61:5000000:1
Smart projector
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:No
- Lifestudio Pop EF-61:Yes
Keystone correction, horizontal
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
- Lifestudio Pop EF-61:20°
Keystone correction, vertical
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
- Lifestudio Pop EF-61:20°
Light source type
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:Laser
- Lifestudio Pop EF-61:LED

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Comparison of LW830ST, Lifestudio Pop EF-61
75 specifications	A BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model LW830ST View product	B Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-61 View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	700 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	3000000:1	5000000:1
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, horizontalDiffers	30°	20°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	30°	20°
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.57 cm (0.62")
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
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.6 mm
Videoidentical
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB 2.0 Type-B 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
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
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)
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.2
Features2 differ
InteractiveKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Operating system installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Google TV
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	15 W	10 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Audio
Design2 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Short throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Portable
Product colourDiffers	Black	Beige, Pink
PlacementKnown for one	Ceiling, Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	101 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
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
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.4 kg	1.6 kg
WidthDiffers	279.2 mm	199 mm
DepthDiffers	229.3 mm	190 mm
HeightDiffers	120.5 mm	75 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
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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