Epson EX7240 vs BenQ W1080ST review

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Epson EX7240 vs BenQ W1080ST comparison chart

Overall
Epson EX7240
6.3
BenQ W1080ST
6.6
6
6

Epson EX7240 vs BenQ W1080ST review

Epson EX7240
vs
BenQ W1080ST

An affordable projector is always a good option to consider, so Epson EX7240 vs BenQ W1080ST comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, EX7240 has a total rating of 6.3 out of 10 versus 6.6 for W1080ST.

Advantages Epson EX7240 over BenQ W1080ST

  • Bigger projection screen size: 33-320 inch vs 38-300 inch
  • Better brightness: 3200 vs 2000 lumens
  • Lower power consumption, 283 W vs 353 W
  • Wireless connection enabled
  • Longer lamp life (normal mode): 5000 vs 3500 hours

Advantages BenQ W1080ST over Epson EX7240

  • Lower noise level, 33 dB vs 37 dB
  • 3D support
  • More HDMI connectors: 2 vs 1

Common features and specifications

  • Equal USB ports quantity: 1
  • Integrated speakers
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Product

Epson EX7240
BenQ W1080ST

Model

EX7240
W1080ST

Brand

Epson
BenQ

Reviews

185
232

Resolution

Native resolution

1280 x 800
1920 x 1080

Max resolution (resized)

1680 x 1050
1920 x 1200

Resolution abbreviation

WXGA
Full HD

Properties

Projection screen size, inch

33-320
38-300

Projection distance, m/ft

0.9 - 9/2.9 - 29.5
0.6 - 4.5/2 - 15

Aspect ratio

16:10
16:9

Brightness, lumens

3200
2000

Contrast ratio

15000:1
10000:1

Throw ratio range

1.3:1 - 1.56:1
0.69:1 - 0.83:1

Color reproduction

1.07 billion
1.07 billion

Projection system

3LCD
DLP

Noise level, dBA

37
33

Power consumption, W

283
353

Features

Remote control

HDR

3D

Security

password protection
kensington lock, password protection

Projection method

front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop

Wireless connection

Additional features

has not
has not

Lamp

Lamp type, W

200
240

Lamp life (normal mode), hours

5000
3500

Lamp life (eco mode), hours

10000
5000

Connectivity

HDMI

1
2

VGA input

1
1

Composite video input (RCA)

1
1

Audio input (RCA)

1
1

Audio input (3.5mm)

0
0

Audio output (3.5mm)

0
1

SPDIF (optical)

0
0

Ethernet (RJ45)

0
0

MHL

RS-232

0
1

12V trigger

0
1

USB

1
1

USB (service)

1
1

Audio

Integrated speakers

Speaker power, W

2
10

Sound type

mono
mono

Lens

F-number

1.58 - 1.72
2.6 - 2.78

Focal length, mm

16.9 - 20.28
10.2 - 12.24

Lens shift, %

vertical +/- 30

Zoom ratio

1.2x
1.2x

Settings

Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees

30
40

Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees

30

Operating temperature

Min, C/F

5/41
5/41

Max, C/F

35/95
35/95

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, сm/inches

29.7 x 8.1 x 23.3/11.7 x 3.2 x 9.2
31.1 x 10.3 x 24.3/12.2 x 4.1 x 9.6

Weight, kg/pounds

2.4/5.2
2.8/6.2

Other

Release year

2015
2012
Epson EX7240
BenQ W1080ST
Epson EX7240
BenQ W1080ST

Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 6.3
  • 6.6
  • 6.3Epson EX7240
  • 6.6BenQ W1080ST

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