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BenQ AK700ST vs NEC NP-PE506WL

BenQ AK700ST is quieter and lighter. NEC NP-PE506WL is $500 cheaper and in stock.

BenQ AK700STMSRP $2,899
NEC NP-PE506WL$2,399 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
4,000 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO
Native resolution
—WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
0.69–0.83:11.2–2.1:1
Lowest input lag
8.4 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Light source
Hybrid laser + LEDLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,899$2,483
Best price
—$2,399
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.5–1.8 m2.6–4.5 m
Picture
White light output
4,000 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.64 in
Native resolution
—WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Addressable resolution
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, 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
Hybrid laser + LEDLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
Laser + LEDBlue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h max · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
—Continuous
Warm-up time
10 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.69–0.83:11.2–2.1:1
Image size
60–120 in30–300 in
Projection offset
103%—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.2×Derived1.75×Derived
Focal length
10.2–12.24 mm17.42–28.99 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.53–2.731.7–2.21
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
YesNo
Vertical lens shift
None0–55%
Horizontal lens shift
None±26%
Motorised lens shift
—No
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
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 1.4
Other video inputs
USB-C (DisplayPort)VGA
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz24–85 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 mm405 × 358 × 137 mm
Weight
3,400 g7,850 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
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%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 320 W · Normal 192 W · Eco 136 WMax 330 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 212 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.2 W
Networked standby
—0.7 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 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
—Notice 57
Marks
—UKCA, FCC
Warranty
3 yr🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 5 yr
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AK700ST/AK700ST_UM_EN_250102091624.pdfhttps://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/projector/manual/PE506UL_manual_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty cardPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable
Remote
IRIR
BenQ AK700STMSRP $2,899
NEC NP-PE506WL$2,399 · Amazon
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