Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White vs LG ProBeam BU70QGA

33specifications compared
25differ
8identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

The LG ProBeam BU70QGA has 3,000 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (7000 ANSI lumens vs 4000 ANSI lumens). The LG ProBeam BU70QGA has 2,984,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (3000000:1 vs 16000:1). The LG ProBeam BU70QGA has 14,000 h more service life of light source than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (20000 h vs 6000 h). Only the LG ProBeam BU70QGA has smart projector. Only the LG ProBeam BU70QGA has Ethernet LAN.

Projector brightness
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:4000 ANSI lumens
- ProBeam BU70QGA:7000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:3LCD
- ProBeam BU70QGA:DLP
Projector native resolution
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
- ProBeam BU70QGA:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16000:1
- ProBeam BU70QGA:3000000:1
Supported aspect ratios
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:10, 4:3
- ProBeam BU70QGA:16:9, 21:9
Smart projector
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:No
- ProBeam BU70QGA:Yes
Light source type
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:Lamp
- ProBeam BU70QGA:Laser
Service life of light source
- Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:6000 h
- ProBeam BU70QGA:20000 h

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Comparison of 980, ProBeam BU70QGA
82 specifications	A Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White Model 980 View product	B LG ProBeam BU70QGA View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	7000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	3LCD	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	16000:1	3000000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	16:10, 4:3	16:9, 21:9
Smart projectorDiffers	No	Yes
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.07 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	-30 - 30°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-30 - 30°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Lamp	Laser
Service life of light sourceDiffers	6000 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	12000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one	230 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	16.9 - 20.28 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.49 - 1.72	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeDiffers	Manual	Auto
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	1.6:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.21 - 1.45:1	1.53 - 2.45
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-28 - 28%
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-33 - 60%
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	4
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service port typeKnown for one	USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232C
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Smart TVKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MiracastKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Features1 differ
InteractiveKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers	37 dB	35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	28 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trumotion technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operating system installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	webOS
Operating system versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Signage 6.0
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
Design2 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Home cinema	Business
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
PlacementKnown for one	Ceiling, Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard throw projector
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	349 W	500 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	0.3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	241 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.1 kg	17.7 kg
WidthDiffers	310 mm	570 mm
DepthDiffers	281.9 mm	360 mm
HeightDiffers	106.7 mm	160 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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