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BenQ SP830 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x768) vs Epson EMP-S4/LCD 1800 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600)

18specifications compared
13differ
5identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- SP830 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x768):3500 ANSI lumens
- EMP-S4/LCD 1800 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600):1800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- SP830 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x768):DLP
- EMP-S4/LCD 1800 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600):LCD
Projector native resolution
- SP830 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x768):WXGA (1280x768)
- EMP-S4/LCD 1800 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600):SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- SP830 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x768):2000:1
- EMP-S4/LCD 1800 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600):500:1
Screen size compatibility
- SP830 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x768):635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
- EMP-S4/LCD 1800 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600):762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Horizontal scan range
- SP830 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x768):24 - 82 kHz
- EMP-S4/LCD 1800 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600):15 - 90 kHz
Vertical scan range
- SP830 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x768):48 - 85 Hz
- EMP-S4/LCD 1800 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600):50 - 85 Hz
Lamp power
- SP830 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x768):300 W
- EMP-S4/LCD 1800 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600):170 W

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Comparison of SP830, EMP-S4/LCD
33 specifications	A BenQ SP830 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x768) Model SP830 View product	B Epson EMP-S4/LCD 1800 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) Model EMP-S4/LCD View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	1800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x768)	SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2000:1	500:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	24 - 82 kHz	15 - 90 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	48 - 85 Hz	50 - 85 Hz
Light source1 differ
Lamp powerDiffers	300 W	170 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one	22.32 - 26.06 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.16:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
DVI portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Multimedia1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	450 W	250 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	4.5 kg	2.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioKnown for one	15:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	375 x 115 x 277 mm	247 x 327 x 87 mm
Power requirementsDiffers	100 - 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz	100-240 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 dB
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema

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