BenQ AK800ST vs Panasonic PT-RZ570

BenQ AK800ST is better for gaming and lighter. Panasonic PT-RZ570 is $1,010.02 cheaper and in stock.

Key differences
White light outputANSI
5,000 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO · 5,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
—WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
0.69–0.83:11.5–2.9:1
Lowest input lag
4.8 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Light source
Laser (phosphor)—
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)33 dB(A)
MSRP
$3,999—
Best price
—$2,988.98
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.5–1.8 m3.2–6.2 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
5,000 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO · 5,200 lm ANSI
Brightness by mode
—Normal 5,200 lm
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.67 in
Native resolution
—WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:120,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 97% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Greyscale control points
11—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)—
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
Continuous—
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Optics
Throw ratio
0.69–0.83:11.5–2.9:1
Throw measured from
Lens—
Image size
60–300 in40–300 in
Projection offset
103%—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.2×Derived1.93×Derived
Focal length
10.31–12.32 mm21.5–43 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.49–2.72–3.4
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
YesNo
Autofocus runs
On demand—
Vertical lens shift
—-44–64%
Motorised lens shift
—No
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°20°
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Grid warp
Yes—
Auto setup
Fit to screen—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Yes—
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz720p: 120 Hz · 1080p: 60 Hz · WUXGA: 60 Hz
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—
Gaming features
ALLM—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
—VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHDWUXGA
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 1
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz—
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Security updates until
31 Aug 2029—
Casting
Chromecast built-in, Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W—
Speakers
10
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, HDMI eARC3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
388 × 302 × 140 mm498 × 492 × 168 mm
Weight
5,900 g16,300 g
Colours
—Black, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4—
Dust filter
NoneNone
Ingress protection
IP5X (light engine)—
Sealed optical engine
YesYes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode4,200 m
Power draw
Max 327 W · Normal 285 W · Eco 223 WMax 500 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W10 W
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)33 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk group
RG2RG2
Warranty
3 yr—
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AK800ST/AK800ST_UM_EN_261009133619.pdfhttps://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/rz570_manual_en.pdf
Spare parts
Mount CM00G3—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty cardPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Software CD
Remote
IR—
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