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BenQ AH500ST vs Sharp XP-M421W-W

BenQ AH500STBenQ AH500ST
MSRP $1,899
Sharp XP-M421W-W
Sharp XP-M421W-W
Key differences
White light output4,000 lm ANSI4,200 lm ISO
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio0.5:11.19–1.54:1
Lowest input lag16.7 msDerived—
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $1,899—
Room fit
Distance to screen1.1 m2.6–3.3 m
Brightness
Rated brightness4,000 lmDerived4,200 lmDerived
White light output4,000 lm ANSI4,200 lm ISO
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal—0.65 in
On-screen resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)DerivedWXGA (1280 × 800)Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast3,000,000:1—
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
3DYesYes
3D formats+ Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialSide-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync—DLP-Link
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
EmitterBlue laser + phosphor—
Light-source life20,000 h normal · 38,000 h eco14,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Life defined as—50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio0.5:11.19–1.54:1
Image size—30–300 in
Projection offset112%—
ZoomNoneOptical
Zoom ratio—1.29×Derived
Focal length7.46 mm16.9–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)2.82.43–2.78
FocusMotorisedManual
AutofocusYes—
Autofocus runsOn demand—
Vertical lens shiftNone—
Horizontal lens shiftNone—
Vertical keystone30°30°
Horizontal keystone30°30°
Auto keystone—Yes
Grid warp—Yes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh1080p: 120 HzWXGA: 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)2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.0Derived—
Max input resolution4K UHDWUXGA
Control portsRS-232RS-232
Horizontal scan15–102 kHz15–140 kHz
Vertical scan23–120 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYes—
Audio
Speaker power10 W8 W
Speakers11
Layout—Mono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)320 × 255 × 131 mm278 × 216 × 116 mm
Weight5,100 g3,000 g
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mountM4, 8 mm screws3 × M4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Dust filter—None
Ingress protectionIP5X (light engine)—
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH10–80%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 300 W · Normal 250 WMax 195 W · Normal 195 W · Eco 150 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standbyUp to 2 W—
Power supply—External adapter
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input—19.5 V
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class—Class 1
Risk groupRG2RG2
Marks—FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr🇨🇦 CA 5 yr · 🇺🇸 US 5 yr or 20,000 h
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AH500ST/AH500ST_UM_EN_241231102241.pdfhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12439.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card, Lens capPower cord, + Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + HDMI cable, Lens cap
RemoteIRIR