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BenQ PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour vs Epson PowerLite 83c Multimedia Projector

15specifications compared
12differ
3identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour:1000 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite 83c Multimedia Projector:2200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour:DLP
- PowerLite 83c Multimedia Projector:LCD
Projector native resolution
- PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour:WXGA (1280x720)
- PowerLite 83c Multimedia Projector:XGA (1024x768)
Projection distance
- PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour:1.84 - 16.22 m
- PowerLite 83c Multimedia Projector:6
Service life of light source
- PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour:2000 h
- PowerLite 83c Multimedia Projector:3000 h
Lamp power
- PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour:250 W
- PowerLite 83c Multimedia Projector:170 W
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in
- PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour:1
- PowerLite 83c Multimedia Projector:2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour:0
- PowerLite 83c Multimedia Projector:1

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Comparison of PE8720, PowerLite 83c Multimedia Projector
61 specifications	A BenQ PE8720 Standard throw projector 1000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x720) Multicolour Model PE8720 View product	B Epson PowerLite 83c Multimedia Projector View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	1000 ANSI lumens	2200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x720)	XGA (1024x768)
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	596.9 - 7620 mm (23.5 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.84 - 16.22 m	6
Matrix sizeKnown for one	2.03 cm (0.8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400:1
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
UniformityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90%
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2000 h	3000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	250 W	170 W
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4000 h
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	2
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Multicolour	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for one	Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	320 W	248 W
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
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.1 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-10 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	9.5 kg	2.9 kg
WidthKnown for one	492 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	444 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	195 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9
Audio inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RCA x 2
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	246.4 x 832.3 x 110 mm
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ethernet RJ-45
Lens systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F=1.6 - 1.74
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz AC
Video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, M-PAL, N-PAL, PAL60, SECAM
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18.4 - 22.12 mm
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 dB
Dot clock scanning frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	162 MHz
Air filterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 W

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