BenQ AH700ST vs Sony VPL-CWZ10

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Key differences
White light output
4,000 lm ANSI—
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
0.69–0.83:11.29–2.07:1
Lowest input lag
16.7 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,299—
Best price
$2,299$2,699.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.5–1.8 m2.8–4.5 m
Picture
White light output
4,000 lm ANSI—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—5,000 lm
Brightness by mode
—Normal 5,000 lm
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.64 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 95% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4
Colour temperature presets
—D93, D65
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Picture mode memories
2—
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—Z-Phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h ecoUp to 20,000 h
Warm-up time
10 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.69–0.83:11.29–2.07:1
Image size
60–120 in40–300 in
Projection offset
103%87%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.2×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
10.2–12.24 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
2.53–2.73—
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
YesNo
Vertical lens shift
NoneNone
Horizontal lens shift
NoneNone
Vertical keystone
30°—
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Auto setup
Fit to screen—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1080p: 120 Hz—
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms · 120 Hz 16.7 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2)2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
USB-C (DisplayPort)VGA
Max input resolution
4K UHDWUXGA
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz15–92 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz48–92 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
—Yes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W16 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, HDMI eARC3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
304 × 235 × 112 mm371 × 319 × 117 mm
Weight
3,300 g5,700 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screws—
Dust filter
NoneReplaceable
Ingress protection
IP5X (light engine)—
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 320 W · Normal 192 W · Eco 136 WMax 342 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
—2 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Warranty
3 yr—
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AH700ST/AH700ST_UM_EN_241202095702.pdfhttps://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/cwz10/v1/en/index.html
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty cardPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable, Stand or mount
Remote
IRIR
BenQ AH700ST$2,299 · Amazon
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Sony VPL-CWZ10$2,699.99 · Amazon
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