BenQ AH500ST vs Panasonic PT-LB386
 BenQ AH500STMSRP $1,899 |  Panasonic PT-LB386 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light outputANSI | 4,000 lm ANSI | 3,800 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,800 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 1024 × 768 |
| Throw ratio | 0.5:1 | 1.48–1.78:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 16.7 msDerived | — |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Lamp |
| Fan noise | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) | Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $1,899 | — |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 1.1 m | 3.0–3.6 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 4,000 lmDerived | 3,800 lmDerived |
| White light outputANSI | 4,000 lm ANSI | 3,800 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,800 lm ANSI |
| Brightness uniformity | — | 85% |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.63 in |
| On-screen resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived | 1024 × 768Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 1024 × 768 |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 4:3Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | 20,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 83% coverage | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 8 bit |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | — |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Lamp |
| Emitter | Blue laser + phosphor | — |
| Lamp power | — | 230 W |
| Replacement lamp | — | ET-LAL510 |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 38,000 h eco | 10,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco |
| Life defined as | — | 50% brightness |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.5:1 | 1.48–1.78:1 |
| Image size | — | 30–300 in |
| Projection offset | 112% | — |
| Zoom | None | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | — | 1.2×Derived |
| Focal length | 7.46 mm | 19.16–23.02 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.8 | 1.6–1.76 |
| Focus | Motorised | Manual |
| Autofocus | Yes | — |
| Autofocus runs | On demand | — |
| Vertical lens shift | None | — |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | — |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 35° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 35° |
| Auto keystone | — | Yes |
| Corner correction | — | 4-corner |
| Grid warp | — | Yes |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 120 Hz | — |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 120 HzDerived | — |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms · 120 Hz 16.7 ms | — |
| Lowest input lag | 16.7 msDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | — |
| Other video inputs | — | VGA, Composite |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | — |
| Audio inputs | — | 3.5 mm, RCA |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | — | Class 2 |
| Horizontal scan | 15–102 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Speakers | 1 | — |
| Layout | — | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 320 × 255 × 131 mm | 335 × 252 × 96 mm |
| Weight | 5,100 g | 2,900 g |
| Colours | — | White |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 8 mm screws | M4, 10 mm deep, 1.25 N·m |
| Dust filter | — | Replaceable |
| Ingress protection | IP5X (light engine) | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 2,700 m |
| Power draw | Max 300 W · Normal 250 W | Max 300 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | Up to 2 W | — |
| Power supply | — | Built in |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) | Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Marks | — | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AH500ST/AH500ST_UM_EN_241231102241.pdf | https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/194378 |
| Spare parts | — | Lamp ET-LAL510 · Air filter ET-RFL300 |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + Warranty card, + Lens cap | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries |
| Remote | IR | — |