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Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White vs Samsung SP-LFF3HLAX Standard throw projector 430 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 12identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White has 3,570 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Samsung SP-LFF3HLAX Standard throw projector 430 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White (4000 ANSI lumens vs 430 ANSI lumens). The Samsung SP-LFF3HLAX Standard throw projector 430 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White has 84,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Epson Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White (100000:1 vs 16000:1). The Samsung SP-LFF3HLAX Standard throw projector 430 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White 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 Samsung SP-LFF3HLAX Standard throw projector 430 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White has smart projector. Only the Samsung SP-LFF3HLAX Standard throw projector 430 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White has smart TV.

  • Projector brightness
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:4000 ANSI lumens
    • SP-LFF3HLAX Standard throw projector 430 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:430 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:3LCD
    • SP-LFF3HLAX Standard throw projector 430 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:DLP
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:16000:1
    • SP-LFF3HLAX Standard throw projector 430 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:100000:1
  • Smart projector
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:No
    • SP-LFF3HLAX Standard throw projector 430 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:Yes
  • Light source type
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:Lamp
    • SP-LFF3HLAX Standard throw projector 430 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:LED
  • Service life of light source
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:6000 h
    • SP-LFF3HLAX Standard throw projector 430 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:20000 h
  • Focus
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:Manual
    • SP-LFF3HLAX Standard throw projector 430 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:Auto
  • Throw ratio
    • Home Cinema 980 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.21 - 1.45:1
    • SP-LFF3HLAX Standard throw projector 430 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.2:1

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Comparison of 980, SP-LFF3HLAX
100 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4000 ANSI lumens430 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers3LCDDLP
Projector native resolution1080p (1920x1080)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs16000:1100000:1
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Picture processing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung Contrast Enhancer
Smart projectorDiffersNoYes
Screen size compatibilityDiffers863.6 - 8559.8 mm (34 - 337")762 - 2540 mm (30 - 100")
Contrast enhancerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one16:10, 4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one1.07 billion coloursUnknown — 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 typeDiffersLampLED
Service life of light sourceDiffers6000 h20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one12000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHEUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one230 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
FocusDiffersManualAuto
Throw ratioDiffers1.21 - 1.45:11.2:1
Focal length rangeKnown for one16.9 - 20.28 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one1.49 - 1.72Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.2:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Full HDYesYes
3DNoNo
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for oneCinema, Dynamic, Natural, VividUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro
DVI portNoNo
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAnynet+
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Service port typeKnown for oneUSB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Smart TVDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LANNoNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Web browserKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB30 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Screen mirroringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AirPlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Game modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Multi ViewKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SmartThings app supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Tap viewKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video appsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung TV Plus
Eye protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTizen
InteractiveKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one28 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W5 W
Audio decodersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby MS12
Virtual assistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAmazon Alexa & Samsung Bixby
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard throw projector
Market positioningDiffersHome cinemaPortable
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementKnown for oneCeiling, DesktopUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power3 differ
Power sourceDiffersACAC/Battery
Power consumption (typical)Differs349 W100 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V100 - 120 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB poweredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one0.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one241 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.1 kg1 kg
WidthDiffers310 mm106.7 mm
DepthDiffers281.9 mm177.5 mm
HeightDiffers106.7 mm99 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source295 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedACAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Introduction yearKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2026
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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