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BenQ AH500ST vs BenQ AK700ST

BenQ AH500STBenQ AH500ST
MSRP $1,899
BenQ AK700ST
BenQ AK700ST
MSRP $2,899
Key differences
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Throw ratio0.5:10.69–0.83:1
Lowest input lag16.7 msDerived8.4 msDerived
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Hybrid laser + LED
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $1,899MSRP $2,899
Room fit
Distance to screen1.1 m1.5–1.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness4,000 lmDerived4,000 lmDerived
White light outputANSI4,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal—0.65 in
On-screen resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Native aspect16:9Derived16:9Derived
Addressable resolution—4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Contrast
Dynamic contrast3,000,000:13,000,000:1
Colour
Colour gamutRec. 709 83% coverageRec. 709 95% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4, 2.6
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)—6-axis
Picture mode memories—2
3D
3DYesYes
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Hybrid laser + LED
EmitterBlue laser + phosphorLaser + LED
Light-source life20,000 h normal · 38,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Warm-up time—10 s
Optics
Throw ratio0.5:10.69–0.83:1
Image size—60–120 in
Projection offset112%103%
ZoomNoneOptical
Zoom ratio—1.2×Derived
Focal length7.46 mm10.2–12.24 mm
Aperture (f-number)2.82.53–2.73
FocusMotorisedMotorised
AutofocusYesYes
Autofocus runsOn demand—
Vertical lens shiftNoneNone
Horizontal lens shiftNoneNone
Vertical keystone30°30°
Horizontal keystone30°30°
Auto keystone—Yes
Corner correction—4-corner
Grid warp—Yes
Auto setup—Fit to screen
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh1080p: 120 Hz1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p120 HzDerived240 HzDerived
Max refresh at 4K—60 HzDerived
Input lag1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms · 120 Hz 16.7 ms1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms · 120 Hz 16.7 ms · 240 Hz 8.4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 33.4 ms
Lowest input lag16.7 msDerived8.4 msDerived
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz—33.4 msDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.0DerivedHDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputs—USB-C (DisplayPort)
Max input resolution4K UHD4K UHD
Control portsRS-232RS-232
Horizontal scan15–102 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan23–120 Hz23–240 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYes—
Audio
Speaker power10 W10 W
Speakers11
Layout—Mono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm, + HDMI eARC
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)320 × 255 × 131 mm304 × 235 × 112 mm
Weight5,100 g3,400 g
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mountM4, 8 mm screwsM4, 8 mm screws
Dust filter—None
Ingress protectionIP5X (light engine)IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH10–90%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 300 W · Normal 250 WMax 320 W · Normal 192 W · Eco 136 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standbyUp to 2 W—
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class—Class 1
Risk groupRG2RG2
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr3 yr
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AH500ST/AH500ST_UM_EN_241231102241.pdfhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AK700ST/AK700ST_UM_EN_250102091624.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, + Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card
RemoteIRIR