BenQ AK700ST vs LG CineBeam GRU510N

BenQ AK700ST is $1,059.77 cheaper, better for gaming and lighter. LG CineBeam GRU510N is brighter, quieter and in stock.

Key differences
White light outputANSI
4,000 lm ANSI5,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
0.69–0.83:1—
Lowest input lag
8.4 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10
Light source
Hybrid laser + LEDLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Max 29 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,899$3,999.99
Best price
—$3,958.77
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.5–1.8 m—
Picture
White light outputANSI
4,000 lm ANSI5,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in—
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:13,000,000:1
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 95% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Picture mode memories
2—
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
Light source
Light source
Hybrid laser + LEDLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
Laser + LEDBlue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h ecoUp to 20,000 h
Warm-up time
10 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.69–0.83:1—
Image size
60–120 in40–300 in
Projection offset
103%—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.2×Derived—
Focal length
10.2–12.24 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
2.53–2.73—
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
YesNo
Vertical lens shift
None±50%
Horizontal lens shift
None±20%
Motorised lens shift
—No
Vertical keystone
30°—
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
4-corner—
Grid warp
YesYes
Auto setup
Fit to screen—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
—Yes
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz1080p: 120 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 2.2)
Other video inputs
USB-C (DisplayPort)HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz—
Smart platform
Ethernet
—Yes
Casting
—Miracast, DLNA
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
12
Layout
MonoStereo
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, HDMI eARC3.5 mm, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
—Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
304 × 235 × 112 mm370 × 326 × 156 mm
Weight
3,400 g9,700 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling
Ceiling mount
M4, 8 mm screws—
Dust filter
None—
Ingress protection
IP5X (light engine)—
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH0–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 320 W · Normal 192 W · Eco 136 WMax 380 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Max 29 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Warranty
3 yr2 yr
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AK700ST/AK700ST_UM_EN_250102091624.pdfhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11330.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty cardPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Warranty card
Remote
IRIR
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