BenQ AK700ST vs BenQ LK830ST

BenQ AK700ST is lighter. BenQ LK830ST is $300 cheaper, better for gaming and quieter.

Key differences
Native resolution
—1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
0.69–0.83:10.5:1
Lowest input lag
8.4 msDerived4.2 msDerived
Light source
Hybrid laser + LEDLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,899$2,499
Best price
—$2,599
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.5–1.8 m1.1 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
4,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.65 in
Native resolution
—1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:13,000,000:1
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 95% coverageRec. 709 93% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4, 2.6
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
—Adjustable
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Picture mode memories
22
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
Hybrid laser + LEDLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
Laser + LED—
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Light output control
—Continuous
Warm-up time
10 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.69–0.83:10.5:1
Image size
60–120 in70–300 in
Projection offset
103%114%
Zoom
OpticalDigital
Zoom ratio
1.2×Derived—
Focal length
10.2–12.24 mm17.51 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.53–2.732.8
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
Yes—
Vertical lens shift
NoneNone
Horizontal lens shift
NoneNone
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Grid warp
YesYes
Auto setup
Fit to screen—
Interchangeable lens
—No
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz1080p: 120 Hz · 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms · 120 Hz 16.7 ms · 240 Hz 8.4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 33.4 ms1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.3 ms · 240 Hz 4.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
USB-C (DisplayPort)—
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
—AMX
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz23–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
—Yes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W15 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 mm279 × 229 × 121 mm
Weight
3,400 g3,600 g
Colours
—Black
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearCeiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 8 mm screwsM4
Dust filter
None—
Ingress protection
IP5X (light engine)IP6X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
YesYes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 320 W · Normal 192 W · Eco 136 WMax 250 W · Normal 230 W · Eco 130 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
—Up to 2 W
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
—24 V
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Warranty
3 yr3 yr
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AK700ST/AK700ST_UM_EN_250102091624.pdfhttps://www.audiogeneral.com/BenQ/LK830ST/LK830ST_LH830ST_LW830ST_User_Manual.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty cardPower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card
Remote
IRBacklit
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