BenQ LH830ST vs Formovie CINEMA-EDGE
Prices updated hourly. Check retailer for current availability.
Choosing between the BenQ LH830ST and Formovie CINEMA-EDGE? Both compete in the Projector segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
Pricing for both models is currently unavailable. Check the retailer links below for current deals.
Looking at overall performance dimensions: The BenQ LH830ST scores higher in video quality, gaming performance, form factor, room fit. The Formovie CINEMA-EDGE leads in value. They score similarly in ease of use.
The BenQ LH830ST offers higher brightness at 4000 ANSI lumens vs 2100. 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.
The BenQ LH830ST holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Formovie CINEMA-EDGE may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the BenQ LH830ST is the stronger choice — it leads in 4 of 6 scored dimensions. The Formovie CINEMA-EDGE makes more sense if you prioritize the 1 dimension where it leads.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
BenQ LH830ST
Formovie CINEMA-EDGE
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Native Resolution | 1080p | 4K |
| Technology | DLP | DLP |
| Throw Ratio Min | 0.496 | 0.23 |
| Throw Ratio Max | 0.496 | 0.23 |
| Lens Shift V | — | — |
| Lens Shift H | — | — |
| ANSI Lumens | 4000 | 2100 |
| CLO Lumens | — | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 3000000:1 | 3000:1 |
| HDR Support | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Input Lag | 16.7ms | — |
| Lamp Life | 30000hrs | — |
| Light Source | laser | laser |
| Lens Quality | — | — |
| Tone Mapping | — | — |
| Ultra Short Throw | Yes | Yes |
| Chip Size | — | — |
| Color Depth | 30bit | — |
| Zoom Ratio | 1 | — |
| Zoom Type | fixed | — |
| Focus Type | — | powered |
| Noise (Normal) | 30dB | 32dB |
| Noise (Eco) | 24dB | — |
| Power Draw | 230W | 300W |
| HDMI Inputs | 2 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| 3D Support | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Power | 15W | 30W |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming Apps | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Memory | No | No |
| 12V Trigger | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Frame Interpolation | No | Yes |
| Native Aspect | — | — |
Key Differences
- Contrast Ratio: BenQ LH830ST at 3000000:1 vs Formovie CINEMA-EDGE at 3000:1
- Native Resolution: BenQ LH830ST at 1080p vs Formovie CINEMA-EDGE at 4K
- Throw Ratio Min: BenQ LH830ST at 0.496 vs Formovie CINEMA-EDGE at 0.23
- Throw Ratio Max: BenQ LH830ST at 0.496 vs Formovie CINEMA-EDGE at 0.23
- Speaker Power: BenQ LH830ST at 15W vs Formovie CINEMA-EDGE at 30W
Which Should You Choose?
Choose BenQ LH830ST if you want:
- + better ansi lumens — more lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room
- + better contrast ratio
- + better noise (normal)
- + better power draw
Choose Formovie CINEMA-EDGE if you want:
- + better throw ratio min
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how BenQ LH830ST and Formovie CINEMA-EDGE compare to the rest of the field.
Best Projector RankingsRelated Calculators
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.
Related Comparisons
CinemaConfig may receive compensation for purchases made at participating retailers linked on this site. This compensation does not affect what products or prices are displayed, or the order of prices listed. See our affiliate disclosure.