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BenQ TH575i Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White

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  • 16identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White has 200 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the BenQ TH575i Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White (4000 ANSI lumens vs 3800 ANSI lumens). The Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White has 1,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the BenQ TH575i Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White (16000:1 vs 15000:1). The Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White has 2,000 h more service life of light source (economic mode) than the BenQ TH575i Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White (12000 h vs 10000 h). Only the BenQ TH575i Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White has 3D. Projection technology: DLP on the BenQ TH575i Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White, 3LCD on the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White.

  • Projector brightness
    • TH575i Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:3800 ANSI lumens
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:4000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • TH575i Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:DLP
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:3LCD
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • TH575i Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:15000:1
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16000:1
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • TH575i Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:±40°
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • TH575i Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:10000 h
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:12000 h
  • Focal length range
    • TH575i Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:2.56 - 2.68 mm
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16.9 - 20.28 mm
  • Zoom ratio
    • TH575i Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1.1:1
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.2:1
  • Throw ratio
    • TH575i Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1.49 - 1.64
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.21 - 1.45:1

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Comparison of TH575i, 980
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Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3800 ANSI lumens4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolution1080p (1920x1080)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs15000:116000:1
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10, 4:3
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Screen size compatibilityDiffers2540 - 3810 mm (100 - 150")863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers±40°-30 - 30°
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one24 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source6000 h6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs10000 h12000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHE
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers2.56 - 2.68 mm16.9 - 20.28 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.49 - 1.72
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioDiffers1.1:11.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.49 - 1.641.21 - 1.45:1
OffsetKnown for one108%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Full HDYesYes
3DDiffersYesNo
Video colour modesDiffersBright cinema, Cinema, Game, Living room, SportsCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portNoNo
Service port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Noise levelDiffers34 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB28 dB
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W2 W
Designidentical
Market positioningHome cinemaHome cinema
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCeiling, Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Product typeKnown for oneStandard throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs295 W349 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source241 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Cord lengthKnown for one1.8 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg3.1 kg
WidthDiffers296 mm310 mm
DepthDiffers236.8 mm281.9 mm
HeightDiffers120 mm106.7 mm
Package widthKnown for one170 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one410 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one340 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one3.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersPowerAC
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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