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BenQ AH500ST vs Epson PowerLite 775F

BenQ AH500STBenQ AH500ST
MSRP $1,899
Epson PowerLite 775F
Epson PowerLite 775F
MSRP $2,247
Key differences
White light output4,000 lm ANSI4,100 lm ISO
Throw ratio0.5:10.25–0.35:1
Lowest input lag16.7 msDerived—
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $1,899MSRP $2,247
Room fit
Distance to screen1.1 m0.55–0.77 m
Brightness
Rated brightness4,000 lmDerived4,100 lmDerived
White light output4,000 lm ANSI4,100 lm ISO
Colour light output—4,100 lm
Brightness by mode—Normal 4,100 lm · Eco 2,800 lm
Eco brightness—68%Derived
Display system
Imaging technologyDLP3LCD
Panel alignment—Whole-image
On-screen resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:9Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast3,000,000:1Over 2,500,000:1
Colour
Colour gamutRec. 709 83% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
3D
3DYes—
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
EmitterBlue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Laser wavelengths—B 455 nm
Light-source life20,000 h normal · 38,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as—50% brightness
Light output control—Continuous
Constant brightness mode—Yes
Optics
Throw ratio0.5:10.25–0.35:1
Image size—60–150 in
Projection offset112%—
ZoomNoneDigital
Focal length7.46 mm3.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)2.81.6
FocusMotorisedManual
AutofocusYes—
Autofocus runsOn demand—
Vertical lens shiftNoneNone
Horizontal lens shiftNoneNone
Vertical keystone30°3°
Horizontal keystone30°3°
Corner correction—4-corner
Grid warp—Yes
Interchangeable lens—No
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh1080p: 120 Hz—
Max refresh at 1080p120 HzDerived—
Input lag1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms · 120 Hz 16.7 ms—
Lowest input lag16.7 msDerived—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)3 × HDMI
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived3Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.0Derived—
Other video inputs—VGA, Composite
Max input resolution4K UHD—
Audio inputs—3.5 mm
USB media playback—Yes
Control portsRS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers—Crestron
Horizontal scan15–102 kHz—
Vertical scan23–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
EthernetYesYes
Casting—Miracast
Audio
Speaker power10 W16 W
Speakers11
Layout—Mono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)320 × 255 × 131 mm356 × 395 × 133 mm
Weight5,100 g5,900 g
Colours—Black
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, + Portrait, + 360°
Ceiling mountM4, 8 mm screws—
Dust filter—Replaceable
Ingress protectionIP5X (light engine)—
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 300 W · Normal 250 WNormal 277 W · Eco 208 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standbyUp to 2 W2 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class—Class 1
Risk groupRG2RG2
FDA laser notice—Notice 57
Marks—FCC, UL
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr🇺🇸 US 3 yr or 20,000 h · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr or 20,000 h
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AH500ST/AH500ST_UM_EN_241231102241.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63099.pdf
Spare parts—Air filter V13H134A60 · Mount V12HA06A05
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card, + Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
RemoteIR—