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ASUS ProArt Projector A1 vs BenQ TK850

ASUS ProArt Projector A1ASUS ProArt Projector A1BenQ TK850BenQ TK850
MSRP $1,699
Key differences
Throw ratio1.3–1.56:11.13–1.47:1
Lowest input lag—83.34 msDerived
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Light sourceLEDLamp
Fan noiseNormal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Price—MSRP $1,699
Room fit
Distance to screen2.9–3.5 m2.5–3.3 m
Brightness
Rated brightness3,000 lmDerived3,000 lmDerived
White light outputANSI3,000 lm ANSI3,000 lm ANSI
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in0.47 in
On-screen resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift—XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution—4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Colour wheel segments—4
Colour wheel speed—2×
Contrast
Dynamic contrast800:130,000:1
Colour
Colour gamutRec. 709 98% coverage · DCI-P3 82% coverageRec. 709 98% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets—2.2, 2.4, 2.6
HDR
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)6-axis6-axis
3D
3DYesYes
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
3D glasses syncDLP-LinkDLP-Link
Light source
Light sourceLEDLamp
EmitterRGB LED—
Lamp power—245 W
Replacement lamp—5J.JKC05.001
Light-source life30,000 h4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco
Optics
Throw ratio1.3–1.56:11.13–1.47:1
Image size40–200 in30–300 in
Projection offset83%100%
ZoomOpticalDerivedOptical
Zoom ratio1.2×Derived1.3×Derived
Focal length—12–15.6 mm
Aperture (f-number)—1.9–2.47
FocusManual—
AutofocusNo—
Vertical lens shift—0–10%
Vertical keystone40°30°
Horizontal keystone40°—
Auto keystoneYesYes
Corner correction4-corner—
Lens elements—10
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
Max input refresh1080p: 120 Hz—
Max refresh at 1080p120 HzDerived—
Input lag—1080p: 60 Hz 83.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 83.3 ms
Lowest input lag—83.34 msDerived
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz—83.34 msDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 2.0HDMI 2.0 (ARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.0DerivedHDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputsVGA—
Max input resolution4K UHD4K UHD
USB media playback—Yes
Control portsRS-232RS-232
Horizontal scan15–101 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan24–120 Hz23–120 Hz
Audio
Speaker power10 W—
Speakers—2
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm, + Optical, + HDMI ARC
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)405 × 283 × 99 mm380 × 263 × 127 mm
Weight5,700 g4,200 g
ColoursBlack—
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount—M4, 20–25 mm screws
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH10–90%RH
AltitudeHigh-altitude mode—
Power drawMax 370 WMax 350 W · Normal 340 W · Eco 280 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input—100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Risk groupRG2—
MarksFCC—
Support & ownership
Warranty—3 yr
User manualhttps://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Projectors/A1/E18284_ProArt_A1_LED_Projector_EM_WEB.pdfhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/TK850/TK850_UM_EN_191104132736.pdf
Spare parts—Lamp 5J.JKC05.001
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card, + HDMI cable, + Carry case, + Wi-Fi donglePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Lens cap
Remote—IR · backlit