BenQ AK700ST vs Epson PowerLite L570U

BenQ AK700ST is $272 cheaper and lighter. Epson PowerLite L570U is in stock.

Key differences
White light output
4,000 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO
Native resolution
—WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
0.69–0.83:11.35–2.2:1
Lowest input lag
8.4 msDerived—
Light source
Hybrid laser + LED—
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,899$3,496
Best price
—$3,171
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.5–1.8 m2.9–4.7 m
Picture
White light output
4,000 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO
Colour light output
—5,200 lm
Brightness uniformity
—86%
Brightness by mode
—Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 3,640 lm
Eco brightness
—70%Derived
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.67 in
Native resolution
—WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shift
—Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:1Up to 2,500,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 95% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Picture mode memories
210
Auto-calibration
—Sensor supported
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
Light source
Light source
Hybrid laser + LED—
Emitter
Laser + LEDBlue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Warm-up time
10 s30 s
Cool-down time
—0 s
Optics
Throw ratio
0.69–0.83:11.35–2.2:1
Image size
60–120 in50–500 in
Projection offset
103%—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.2×Derived1.63×Derived
Focal length
10.2–12.24 mm20–31.8 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.53–2.731.5–1.7
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
YesNo
Vertical lens shift
None±50%
Horizontal lens shift
None±20%
Motorised lens shift
—No
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
4-corner—
Grid warp
YesYes
Auto setup
Fit to screen—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1080p: 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 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2)2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
USB-C (DisplayPort)HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
—Control4, Crestron
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz26–135 kHz
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz23.98–60 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
—Yes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 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 mm440 × 304 × 122 mm
Weight
3,400 g8,300 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4, 8 mm screws4 × M4, 9 mm screws, 100 × 100 mm spacing
Dust filter
NoneReplaceable
Ingress protection
IP5X (light engine)—
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 320 W · Normal 192 W · Eco 136 WNormal 323 W · Eco 250 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 31 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
—FCC, UL
Warranty
3 yr🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AK700ST/AK700ST_UM_EN_250102091624.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63066.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty cardPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, HDMI cable, Lens cap
Remote
IRIR
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