BenQ TH671ST vs Epson Home Cinema 980

BenQ TH671ST is quieter and lighter. Epson Home Cinema 980 is $49.01 cheaper.

BenQ TH671ST$849 · Amazon
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Epson Home Cinema 980$799.99 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
3,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ISO
Throw ratio
0.69–0.83:11.21–1.45:1
Lowest input lag
16.7 msDerived—
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$749$799
Best price
$849$799.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.5–1.8 m2.7–3.2 m
Picture
White light output
3,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
—4,000 lm
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.62 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Colour wheel segments
6—
Colour wheel speed
2×—
Dynamic contrast
10,000:1Up to 16,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Dynamic iris
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 92% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Picture mode memories
2—
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
3D glasses sync
DLP-Link—
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
240 W230 W
Light-source life
4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic6,000 h normal · 12,000 h eco
Warm-up time
30 s30 s
Cool-down time
90 s0 s
Optics
Throw ratio
0.69–0.83:11.21–1.45:1
Image size
60–120 in34–337 in
Projection offset
103%—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.2×Derived1.2×Derived
Focal length
10.2–12.24 mm16.9–20.28 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.6–2.781.49–1.72
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical keystone
40°30°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Auto keystone
NoYes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1080p: 60 Hz—
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 1.4 · HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGA—
Max input resolution
WUXGAWUXGA
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
USB media playback
NoYes
Control ports
RS-232—
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz23.98–60 Hz
Audio
Speaker power
5 W2 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Tuned by
Waves MaxxAudio—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
296 × 224 × 120 mm309 × 282 × 90 mm
Weight
2,700 g3,100 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screws—
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–35°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH—
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 355 W · Normal 320 W · Eco 240 WMax 349 W · Normal 349 W · Eco 241 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.3 W
Networked standby
—2 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
CEFCC
Warranty
3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)2 yr (light source 3 mo)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/TH671ST/TH671ST_UM_EN_230426092526.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65868/EN/index.html
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
IR—
BenQ TH671ST$849 · Amazon
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Epson Home Cinema 980$799.99 · Amazon
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