BenQ AK800ST vs NEC NP-P525WL
 BenQ AK800STMSRP $3,999 |  NEC NP-P525WLMSRP $5,599 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 5,000 lm ANSI | 5,000 lm ISO (Bright mode) |
| Native resolution | — | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Throw ratio | 0.69–0.83:1 | 1.23–2:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 4.8 msDerived | — |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Fan noise | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Max 27 dB(A) · Normal 24 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $3,999 | MSRP $5,599 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 1.5–1.8 m | 2.6–4.3 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 5,000 lmDerived | 5,000 lmDerived |
| White light output | 5,000 lm ANSI | 5,000 lm ISO (Bright mode) |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 5,200 lm |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | 0.64 in |
| Panel alignment | — | None |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived |
| Native resolution | — | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | 500,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 97% coverage | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | — |
| Greyscale control points | 11 | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | Blue laser + phosphor | — |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | 20,000 h |
| Life defined as | — | 50% brightness |
| Light output control | Continuous | Continuous |
| Constant brightness mode | — | Yes |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.69–0.83:1 | 1.23–2:1 |
| Throw measured from | Lens | — |
| Image size | 60–300 in | 30–300 in |
| Projection offset | 103% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.2×Derived | 1.63×Derived |
| Focal length | 10.31–12.32 mm | 17.2–27.6 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.49–2.7 | 1.5–2.1 |
| Focus | Motorised | Manual |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Autofocus runs | On demand | — |
| Vertical lens shift | — | 0–60% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | ±29% |
| Motorised lens shift | — | No |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 30° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 30° |
| Corner correction | 4-corner | 4-corner |
| Grid warp | Yes | — |
| Auto setup | Fit to screen | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | — |
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz | 4K UHD: 30 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 240 HzDerived | — |
| Max refresh at 4K | 60 HzDerived | 30 HzDerived |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 18.6 ms · 120 Hz 9.7 ms · 240 Hz 4.8 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 18.1 ms | — |
| Lowest input lag | 4.8 msDerived | — |
| Input lag at 4K 60 Hz | 18.1 msDerived | — |
| Gaming features | ALLM | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3) | 2 × HDMI 1.4 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 3Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.1Derived | HDMI 1.4Derived |
| Other video inputs | — | VGA, HDBaseT |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Audio inputs | — | 3.5 mm |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| Control-system drivers | — | Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | 15–135 kHz | 15–153 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 23–240 Hz | 24–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Security updates until | 31 Aug 2029 | — |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in, Miracast | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 20 W |
| Speakers | 1 | 1 |
| Layout | — | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, + HDMI eARC | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 388 × 302 × 140 mm | 480 × 407 × 122 mm |
| Weight | 5,900 g | 9,700 g |
| Colours | — | White |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear, + Portrait, + 360° |
| Ceiling mount | M4 | — |
| Exhaust | — | Side |
| Dust filter | None | None |
| Ingress protection | IP5X (light engine) | — |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 2,600 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 327 W · Normal 285 W · Eco 223 W | Max 320 W · Normal 320 W · Eco 232 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.19 W |
| Networked standby | Up to 2 W | 1.6 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Max 27 dB(A) · Normal 24 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 (US: Class 2) |
| Risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| FDA laser notice | — | Notice 50 |
| Marks | — | CE |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h) · 🇺🇸 US 5 yr |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AK800ST/AK800ST_UM_EN_261009133619.pdf | — |
| Spare parts | Mount CM00G3 | — |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + User manual, + VGA cable, + Software CD |
| Remote | IR | IR |