BenQ AH30ST vs Sony VPL-PHZ50
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 BenQ AH30STMSRP $1,499 |  Sony VPL-PHZ50MSRP $2,499 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Technology brand | DLP | 3LCD |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | 3 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.64 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Optical system description | — | Three LCD panels (R, G, B) lit by a blue laser diode split by a dichroic mirror, with a yellow phosphor for the red and green; panels use an optical compensator |
| Panel alignment / convergence control | — | Zone |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.69–0.83:1 | 1.23–1.97:1 |
| Throw reference point | Lens | — |
| Projection distance table | 60″: 0.92–1.1 m · 70″: 1.07–1.29 m · 80″: 1.22–1.47 m · 90″: 1.38–1.65 m · 100″: 1.53–1.84 m · 110″: 1.68–2.02 m · 120″: 1.83–2.21 m · 130″: 1.99–2.39 m · 140″: 2.14–2.57 m · 150″: 2.29–2.76 m · 160″: 2.44–2.94 m · 170″: 2.6–3.12 m · 180″: 2.75–3.31 m · 190″: 2.9–3.49 m · 200″: 3.06–3.68 m | 80″: 2.12–3.39 m · 100″: 2.65–4.24 m · 120″: 3.18–5.09 m · 150″: 3.98–6.36 m · 200″: 5.3–8.48 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.2× | 1.6× |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | 0% | -35–55% |
| Horizontal lens shift | 0% | ±15% |
| Motorized lens shift | — | No |
| Fixed offset | 103% | — |
| Focal length | 10.2–12.24 mm | — |
| F-number | 2.6–2.78 | — |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Image size range | — | 40–300 in |
| Vertical keystone | -30–30° | -30–30° |
| Horizontal keystone | -30–30° | -30–30° |
| Corner / warp correction | 4pt | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | LED | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | 4LED | Laser diode (Sony Z-Phosphor) |
| Light source life | Normal: 20,000 h · Eco: 30,000 h | Recommended: 20,000 h |
| Cool-down time | 2 s | — |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | — | 5,000 lm |
| ANSI lumens | 3,000 lm | — |
| Colour light output (CLO) | — | 5,000 lm (colour) |
| Brightness by mode | — | Standard: 5,000 lm · Middle: 4,000 lm |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 20,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic light control | — | Laser dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Rec.709 gamut | 95% | — |
| Gamut metric | Coverage | — |
| Colour temperature presets | Native, Custom | — |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | 2.2, 2.4 |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 30 bit | — |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | 6-axis | — |
| Picture mode memories | 2 | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Input lag (rated) | 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 16 W |
| Speaker count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio channels | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 1920 × 1200 | 3840 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI-1: HDMI 1.4a, HDCP 1.4; HDMI-2: HDMI 1.4a, HDCP 1.4 | — |
| Audio input terminals | — | 3.5 mm |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15–135 kHz | 15–92 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | 23–120 Hz | 24–92 Hz |
| HDBaseT | — | Yes |
| VGA input | — | Yes |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | — | Yes |
| Control ecosystem drivers | — | Crestron |
| Wi-Fi | — | None |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | Yes | — |
| 3D formats | Top-bottom, Frame sequential, Frame packing, Side-by-side | — |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Typical: 32 dB(A) · Eco: 28 dB(A) | Standard: 35 dB(A) · Middle: 32 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,000 m | — |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Portrait |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 320 W | 440 W |
| Power consumption by mode | Typical: 237 W | — |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby power | — | 1 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 304 mm | 422 mm |
| Depth | 221 mm | 338 mm |
| Height | 107 mm | 129 mm |
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 6.6 kg |
| Mount hole pattern | Screw: M4 x 8 mm | — |
| Air filter | None | Replaceable |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | 🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇦🇺 AU 5 yr or 12,000 h |
| Light-source warranty | — | 5 years or 12,000 hours (Australia) |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AH30ST/AH30ST_UM_EN_250702090900.pdf | https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/phz50/v1/en/print.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Remote control with batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cover | Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Vga cable, Quick start guide |
| Remote type | IR | — |