BenQ W1080ST vs Epson PowerLite 680 review
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The BenQ W1080ST vs Epson PowerLite 680 comparison shows that these projectors have some important differences and common features. Based on our rating, both projectors have the same overall rating of 6.6.
Advantages BenQ W1080ST over Epson PowerLite 680
- Bigger projection screen size: 38-300 inch vs 55-100 inch
- Lower noise level, 33 dB vs 35 dB
- Lower power consumption, 353 W vs 373 W
- 3D support
Advantages Epson PowerLite 680 over BenQ W1080ST
- Better brightness: 3500 vs 2000 lumens
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 5000 vs 3500 hours
- More HDMI connectors: 3 vs 2
Common features and specifications
- Equal USB ports quantity: 1
- Integrated speakers
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Product
BenQ W1080ST
Epson PowerLite 680
Model
W1080ST
PowerLite 680
Brand
BenQ
Epson
Reviews
232
3
Resolution
Native resolution
1920 x 1080
1024 x 768
Max resolution (resized)
1920 x 1200
1600 x 1200
Resolution abbreviation
Full HD
XGA
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
38-300
55-100
Projection distance, m/ft
0.6 - 4.5/2 - 15
0.3 - 0.8/1 - 1.8
Aspect ratio
16:9
4:3
Brightness, lumens
2000
3500
Contrast ratio
10000:1
14000:1
Throw ratio range
0.69:1 - 0.83:1
0.32:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Projection system
DLP
3LCD
Noise level, dBA
33
35
Power consumption, W
353
373
Features
Remote control
HDR
3D
Security
kensington lock, 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
240
250
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
3500
5000
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
5000
10000
Connectivity
HDMI
2
3
VGA input
1
1
Composite video input (RCA)
1
1
Audio input (RCA)
1
1
Audio input (3.5mm)
0
1
Audio output (3.5mm)
1
1
SPDIF (optical)
0
0
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
1
MHL
RS-232
1
1
12V trigger
1
0
USB
1
1
USB (service)
1
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
10
16
Sound type
mono
mono
Lens
F-number
2.6 - 2.78
1.6
Focal length, mm
10.2 - 12.24
3.7
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 30
Zoom ratio
1.2x
1.3x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
40
3
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
3
Operating temperature
Min, C/F
5/41
5/41
Max, C/F
35/95
40/104
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, сm/inches
31.1 x 10.3 x 24.3/12.2 x 4.1 x 9.6
35.5 x 17.7 x 38.1/14.5 x 7.4 x 15.8
Weight, kg/pounds
2.8/6.2
5.4/12.6
Other
Release year
2012
2016
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6.6BenQ W1080ST
- 6.6Epson PowerLite 680
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