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BenQ AH700ST vs BenQ AK700ST

BenQ AH700STBenQ AH700ST
MSRP $2,299
BenQ AK700ST
BenQ AK700ST
MSRP $2,899
Key differences
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Lowest input lag16.7 msDerived8.4 msDerived
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Hybrid laser + LED
PriceMSRP $2,299MSRP $2,899
Room fit
Distance to screen1.5–1.8 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 diagonal0.65 in0.65 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 95% 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-axis6-axis
Picture mode memories22
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
Emitter—Laser + LED
Light-source life20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Warm-up time10 s10 s
Optics
Throw ratio0.69–0.83:10.69–0.83:1
Image size60–120 in60–120 in
Projection offset103%103%
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.2×Derived1.2×Derived
Focal length10.2–12.24 mm10.2–12.24 mm
Aperture (f-number)2.53–2.732.53–2.73
FocusMotorisedMotorised
AutofocusYesYes
Vertical lens shiftNoneNone
Horizontal lens shiftNoneNone
Vertical keystone30°30°
Horizontal keystone30°30°
Auto keystone—Yes
Corner correction4-corner4-corner
Grid warp—Yes
Auto setupFit to screenFit 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 inputsHDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, 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 inputsUSB-C (DisplayPort)USB-C (DisplayPort)
Max input resolution4K UHD4K UHD
Control portsRS-232RS-232
Horizontal scan15–135 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan23–120 Hz23–240 Hz
Audio
Speaker power10 W10 W
Speakers11
LayoutMonoMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm, HDMI eARC3.5 mm, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio returneARCDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)304 × 235 × 112 mm304 × 235 × 112 mm
Weight3,300 g3,400 g
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mountM4, 20–25 mm screwsM4, 8 mm screws
Dust filterNoneNone
Ingress protectionIP5X (light engine)IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engineYesYes
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 320 W · Normal 192 W · Eco 136 WMax 320 W · Normal 192 W · Eco 136 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1Class 1
Risk groupRG2RG2
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr3 yr
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AH700ST/AH700ST_UM_EN_241202095702.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 cardPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card
RemoteIRIR