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ASUS ProArt Projector A1 vs BenQ TK860i

ASUS ProArt Projector A1 is $499.01 cheaper. BenQ TK860i is brighter, quieter and lighter.

ASUS ProArt Projector A1$1,299.99 · Amazon
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BenQ TK860iMSRP $1,799
Key differences
White light outputANSI
3,000 lm ANSI3,300 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.3–1.56:11.13–1.47:1
Lowest input lag
—8.7 msDerived
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Light source
LEDLamp
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
—$1,799
Best price
$1,299.99—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–3.5 m2.5–3.3 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
3,000 lm ANSI3,300 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.47 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Addressable resolution
—4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Colour wheel segments
—4
Dynamic contrast
800:150,000:1
Colour gamut
Rec. 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 formats
—HDR10, HLG
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Greyscale control points
—11
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
3D glasses sync
DLP-LinkDLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LEDLamp
Emitter
RGB LED—
Lamp power
—240 W
Light-source life
30,000 h4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h dynamic
Optics
Throw ratio
1.3–1.56:11.13–1.47:1
Image size
40–200 in40–200 in
Projection offset
83%100%
Zoom
—Optical
Zoom ratio
—1.3×Derived
Focal length
—12–15.6 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.84–2
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
—0–10%
Vertical keystone
40°30°
Horizontal keystone
40°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
—Yes
Max input refresh
1080p: 120 Hz—
Input lag
—1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 21 ms · 240 Hz 8.7 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.02 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal)
Other video inputs
VGA—
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, 12 V trigger
Horizontal scan
15–101 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Smart platform
—Android TV
OS version
—11
Google-certified
—Yes
Netflix
—Via dongle
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
—2
Tuned by
—treVolo
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
405 × 283 × 99 mm380 × 263 × 127 mm
Weight
5,700 g4,200 g
Colours
Black—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
—M4
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–90%RH
Altitude
High-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 370 WMax 350 W · Normal 340 W · Eco 280 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input
—100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
RG2—
Marks
FCC—
Warranty
—3 yr
User manual
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Projectors/A1/E18284_ProArt_A1_LED_Projector_EM_WEB.pdfhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/TK860i/TK860i_UM_EN_230414114651.pdf
Spare parts
—Lamp 5J.JKC05.001
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, HDMI cable, Carry case, Wi-Fi donglePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cap, Streaming dongle
Remote
—IR
ASUS ProArt Projector A1$1,299.99 · Amazon
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BenQ TK860iMSRP $1,799