BenQ AK800ST vs Panasonic PT-FRQ60

BenQ AK800ST is $1,200.87 cheaper, quieter and lighter. Panasonic PT-FRQ60 is brighter and in stock.

	BenQ AK800STMSRP $3,999	Panasonic PT-FRQ60$5,199.87 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	5,000 lm ANSI	6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	—	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.69–0.83:1	1.46–2.93:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	4.8 msDerived	8 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HLG
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$3,999	—
Best price
Best price	—	$5,199.87
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	1.5–1.8 m	3.2–6.5 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	5,000 lm ANSI	6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	90%
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	—	Normal 6,000 lm · Eco 4,800 lm
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	—	80%Derived
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	—	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	—	Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1	20,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 97% coverage	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, Custom
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HLG
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	11	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	—	50% brightness
Light output control
Light output control	Continuous	—
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	—	0 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.69–0.83:1	1.46–2.93:1
Throw measured from
Throw measured from	Lens	—
Image size
Image size	60–300 in	40–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	103%	—
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.2×Derived	2.01×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	10.31–12.32 mm	21.5–43 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.49–2.7	2–3.4
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	No
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	On demand	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	-48–71%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	-27–34%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	—	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	20°
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	Yes
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz	1080p: 240 Hz
Input lag
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	1080p: 240 Hz 8 ms
Gaming features
Gaming features	ALLM	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	—	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	DCI 4K
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–135 kHz	27–292 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–240 Hz	24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Security updates until
Security updates until	31 Aug 2029	—
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in, Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	—
Speakers
Speakers	1	0
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, HDMI eARC	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	388 × 302 × 140 mm	498 × 492 × 168 mm
Weight
Weight	5,900 g	16,400 g
Colours
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4	5 × M6, 15 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
Dust filter	None	None
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	IP5X (light engine)	—
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	Yes	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	4,200 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 327 W · Normal 285 W · Eco 223 W	Max 505 W · Normal 445 W · Eco 355 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	Up to 2 W	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Marks
Marks	—	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AK800ST/AK800ST_UM_EN_261009133619.pdf	https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/205235
Spare parts
Spare parts	Mount CM00G3	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries
Remote
Remote	IR	—

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