Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ SP920 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) vs Epson EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800)

18specifications compared
10differ
8identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- SP920 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):6000 ANSI lumens
- EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- SP920 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):DLP
- EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):LCD
Projector native resolution
- SP920 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):XGA (1024x768)
- EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):WXGA (1280x800)
Lamp power
- SP920 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):280 W
- EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):170 W
Focal length range
- SP920 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):38.87 - 46.63 mm
- EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):16.1 - 19.3 mm
Number of built-in speakers
- SP920 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2
- EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):1
RMS rated power
- SP920 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):10 W
- EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):1 W
Power consumption (typical)
- SP920 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):805 W
- EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):230 W

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Comparison of SP920, EB-1730
39 specifications	A BenQ SP920 6000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Model SP920 View product	B Epson EB-1730 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Model EB-1730 View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	6000 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)	2000:1	2000:1
Number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	31 - 82 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	48 - 85 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.78 cm (0.7")
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp powerDiffers	280 W	170 W
Service life of light sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHE
Lens system1 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	38.87 - 46.63 mm	16.1 - 19.3 mm
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.15:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.6:1
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	1 W
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	805 W	230 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.5 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	11 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	443 x 167 x 355 mm	202 x 284 x 65 mm
Lens systemDiffers	F=2.4 - 2.7	F=1.58 - 1.68
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video outKnown for one	1 x D-Sub 15	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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