BenQ EW800ST vs Epson Lifestudio Grand White
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Choosing between the BenQ EW800ST and Epson Lifestudio Grand White? Both compete in the Projector segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The BenQ EW800ST scores higher in gaming performance, form factor, room fit. The Epson Lifestudio Grand White leads in value, video quality. They score similarly in ease of use.
The Epson Lifestudio Grand White offers higher brightness at 3600 ANSI lumens vs 3300, and different projection technologies (DLP vs 3LCD). More lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room. Below 2000 lumens needs a dedicated dark room; 3000+ handles ambient light. In a dedicated dark room, contrast ratio and color accuracy may matter more than raw brightness.
These two Projector options trade wins across different dimensions. The right choice depends on which specs matter most for your room and listening preferences — review the detailed table below to decide.
For most home theaters, the BenQ EW800ST is the stronger choice — it leads in 3 of 6 scored dimensions. The Epson Lifestudio Grand White makes more sense if you prioritize the 2 dimensions where it leads.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Native Resolution | WXGA | 4K |
| Technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Throw Ratio Min | 0.49 | 0.25 |
| Throw Ratio Max | 0.49 | 0.25 |
| Lens Shift V | — | — |
| Lens Shift H | — | — |
| ANSI Lumens | 3300 | 3600 |
| CLO Lumens | — | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 20000:1 | 5000000:1 |
| HDR Support | HDR10, HLG | |
| Input Lag | 33.4ms | 34ms |
| Lamp Life | 15000hrs | 20000hrs |
| Light Source | lamp | laser_phosphor |
| Lens Quality | — | — |
| Tone Mapping | — | — |
| Ultra Short Throw | Yes | Yes |
| Chip Size | — | — |
| Color Depth | 30bit | 10bit |
| Zoom Ratio | 1 | — |
| Zoom Type | fixed | Fixed |
| Focus Type | — | Manual |
| Noise (Normal) | 33dB | 36dB |
| Noise (Eco) | 29dB | 23dB |
| Power Draw | — | 278W |
| HDMI Inputs | 1 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | 2.1 |
| 3D Support | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Power | 2W | 20W |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Streaming Apps | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Memory | No | No |
| 12V Trigger | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Frame Interpolation | No | No |
| Native Aspect | — | 16:9 |
Key Differences
- Contrast Ratio: BenQ EW800ST at 20000:1 vs Epson Lifestudio Grand White at 5000000:1
- Speaker Power: BenQ EW800ST at 2W vs Epson Lifestudio Grand White at 20W
- Native Resolution: BenQ EW800ST at WXGA vs Epson Lifestudio Grand White at 4K
- Technology: BenQ EW800ST at DLP vs Epson Lifestudio Grand White at 3LCD
- Color Depth: BenQ EW800ST at 30bit vs Epson Lifestudio Grand White at 10bit
Which Should You Choose?
Choose BenQ EW800ST if you want:
- + better input lag — sub-20ms is excellent for gaming
- + better noise (normal)
Choose Epson Lifestudio Grand White if you want:
- + better throw ratio min
- + better ansi lumens — more lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room
- + better contrast ratio
- + better lamp life
Specifications sourced from manufacturer datasheets and verified against retailer listings. Prices updated hourly from authorized retailers. Scoring uses our open methodology — products are never ranked, promoted, or suppressed based on affiliate commission rates.
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