Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black vs Epson PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White

37specifications compared
28differ
9identical
47known 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 PowerLite W55+ 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 PowerLite W55+ 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 PowerLite W55+ 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
- PowerLite W55+ 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)
- PowerLite W55+ 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
- PowerLite W55+ 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
- PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16:10
Keystone correction, horizontal
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:30°
- PowerLite W55+ 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°
- PowerLite W55+ 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
- PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:Lamp
Service life of light source
- LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:20000 h
- PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:6000 h

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Comparison of LW830ST, W55+
84 specifications	A BenQ LW830ST Short throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model LW830ST View product	B Epson PowerLite W55+ 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1200x800) White Model W55+ View product
Projector6 differ
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	WXGA (1200x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	3000000:1	16000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	838.2 - 8128 mm (33 - 320")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.68 - 2.02 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2600 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 cm (0.59")
Smart projectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.07 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Light source3 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Laser	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	20000 h	6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	30000 h	12000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 W
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.49 - 1.72
Zoom typeDiffers	Fixed	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	0.521	1.30 - 1.56:1
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	112%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Service port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-B
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
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
Network2 differ
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
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)
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	30 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	24 dB	28 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blackboard, Cinema, Dynamic, sRGB
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	IP6X	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	15 W	2 W
Design2 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Business	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Product typeKnown for one	Short throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	230 W	231 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	5 - 35 °C
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	41 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.4 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	279.2 mm	302 mm
DepthDiffers	229.3 mm	234 mm
HeightDiffers	120.5 mm	87 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	Power	AC
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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