BenQ TH575i vs Epson Home Cinema 980

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	BenQ TH575i MSRP $649	Epson Home Cinema 980 MSRP $799
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Technology brand	—	3LCD
Number of imaging devices	1	3
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.62 in
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Native resolution	1920 × 1080	1920 × 1080
Optics
Throw ratio	1.49–1.64:1	1.21–1.45:1
Projection distance table	30″: 0.99–1.09 m · 40″: 1.32–1.45 m · 50″: 1.65–1.82 m · 60″: 1.98–2.18 m · 80″: 2.64–2.91 m · 100″: 3.3–3.63 m · 120″: 3.96–4.36 m · 150″: 4.95–5.45 m · 200″: 6.6–7.26 m · 250″: 8.25–9.08 m · 300″: 9.9–10.89 m	34″: 0.89–1.08 m · 60″: 1.6–1.92 m · 100″: 2.68–3.22 m · 150″: 4.04–4.85 m · 200″: 5.39–6.48 m · 337″: 9.11–10.93 m
Zoom type	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.1×	1.2×
Focus	Manual	Manual
Fixed offset	108%	—
Focal length	22–24.1 mm	16.9–20.28 mm
F-number	2.56–2.68	1.49–1.72
Image size range	30–300 in	34–337 in
Vertical keystone	-40–40°	-30–30°
Horizontal keystone	—	-30–30°
Corner / warp correction	—	4pt
Light source
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp wattage	203 W	230 W
Light source life	Normal: 6,000 h · Smarteco: 10,000 h · Lampsave: 15,000 h · Eco: 10,000 h	Normal: 6,000 h · Eco: 12,000 h
Warm-up time	30 s	30 s
Cool-down time	90 s	0 s
Brightness
ISO light output	—	4,000 lm
ANSI lumens	3,800 lm	—
Colour light output (CLO)	—	4,000 lm (colour)
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast	15,000:1	16,000:1
Dynamic light control	—	Dynamic iris
Colour
Rec.709 gamut	88%	—
Gamut metric	Coverage	—
Colour temperature presets	Native	—
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6	—
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	30 bit	30 bit
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system	6-axis	—
Picture mode memories	2	—
Motion & gaming
Input lag (rated)	1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms	—
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	2 W
Speaker count	1	1
Audio channels	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	1920 × 1200	1920 × 1200
HDMI port count	1	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI-1: HDMI 1.4a, HDCP 1.4	HDMI1: HDMI; HDMI2: HDMI
Horizontal scan frequency	15–102 kHz	—
Vertical scan frequency	24–120 Hz	23.98–60 Hz
USB media playback	—	Yes
RS-232	Yes	—
Firmware / software
Smart OS	Google TV	—
Netflix	Via dongle	—
3D
3D support	Yes	—
3D formats	Top-bottom, Frame sequential, Frame packing, Side-by-side	—
Setup automation
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Typical: 34 dB(A) · Eco: 29 dB(A)	Normal: 37 dB(A) · Quiet: 28 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	5–35°C
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	—
Altitude / high-altitude mode	3,000 m	3,048 m
High-altitude mode	Yes	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage	100–240 V	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	295 W	349 W
Power consumption by mode	Typical 110v: 295 W	Normal: 349 W · Eco: 241 W
Standby power	0.5 W	0.3 W
Networked standby power	—	2 W
Physical & installation
Width	296 mm	309 mm
Depth	237 mm	282 mm
Height	120 mm	90 mm
Weight	2.3 kg	3.1 kg
Mount hole pattern	Thread: M4 · Depth mm: 8	—
Air filter	—	Replaceable
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk group	RG2	—
Safety & market certifications	—	FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr	🇺🇸 US 2 yr
Light-source warranty	Pre-installed lamps on new units: 2,000 hours or one year from purchase, whichever comes first (US).	90-day limited lamp warranty
User manual	https://www.benq.com/en-us/support/downloads-faq/products/projector/th575i/manual.html	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65868/EN/index.html
In the box
Box contents	Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Streaming dongle	Projector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide