Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White vs Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8345

34specifications compared
16differ
18identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:3000 ANSI lumens
- PowerLite Home Cinema 8345:1800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:DLP
- PowerLite Home Cinema 8345:3LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:10000:1
- PowerLite Home Cinema 8345:2300:1
Focal length range
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:16.88 - 21.88 mm
- PowerLite Home Cinema 8345:22.5 - 47.2 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:2.59 - 2.87
- PowerLite Home Cinema 8345:2 - 3.17
Zoom ratio
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:1.3:1
- PowerLite Home Cinema 8345:2.1:1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:3
- PowerLite Home Cinema 8345:1
HDMI ports quantity
- TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:1
- PowerLite Home Cinema 8345:2

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Comparison of TH681, PowerLite Home Cinema 8345
84 specifications	A BenQ TH681 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White Model TH681 View product	B Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8345 View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	1800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	3LCD
Projector native resolution	1080p (1920x1080)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	2300:1
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	1143 - 7620 mm (45 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 102 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	23 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.44 - 2.74 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25000:1
Colour light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1800 ANSI lumens
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1800 ANSI lumens
Light sourceidentical
Service life of light source	4000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	6500 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lamp
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	E-TORL
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 W
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.88 - 21.88 mm	22.5 - 47.2 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.59 - 2.87	2 - 3.17
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.3:1	2.1:1
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.15 - 1.5:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1x
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Video colour modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	x.v. Colour, Cinema, Dynamic, Living room
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
AUX inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	28 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	22 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioning	Home cinema	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	270 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	7.3 kg
WidthDiffers	311.8 mm	450 mm
DepthDiffers	244.1 mm	394 mm
HeightDiffers	104.7 mm	145 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control type	IR	IR
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C

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