BenQ AK900ST vs Epson EB-PU1006W

	BenQ AK900ST MSRP $5,999	Epson EB-PU1006W MSRP $6,790
Key differences
White light output	6,000 lm ANSI	6,000 lm ISO (Normal power)
Native resolution	—	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio	0.81–0.89:1	—
Lowest input lag	4.8 msDerived	—
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $5,999	MSRP $6,790
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	1.8–2.0 m	—
Brightness
Rated brightness	6,000 lmDerived	6,000 lmDerived
White light output	6,000 lm ANSI	6,000 lm ISO (Normal power)
Colour light output	—	6,000 lm (Normal power)
Brightness uniformity	—	85%
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	0.76 in
On-screen resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolution	—	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1	Over 2,500,000:1
Colour
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 97% coverage	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6	—
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as	—	50% brightness
Light output control	Continuous	—
Cool-down time	About 15 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio	0.81–0.89:1	—
Image size	95–300 in	—
Zoom	Optical	—
Zoom ratio	1.1×Derived	—
Focal length	8.6–9.4 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)	1.83–1.86	—
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus	Yes	—
Autofocus runs	On demand	—
Vertical lens shift	±60%	±67%
Horizontal lens shift	±23%	±30%
Motorised lens shift	No	Yes
Lens memory slots	5	—
Vertical keystone	30°	45°
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Grid warp	Yes	Yes
Auto setup	Fit to screen	—
Interchangeable lens	—	Yes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	—	Yes
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz	—
Max refresh at 1080p	240 HzDerived	—
Max refresh at 4K	60 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)	HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)	3Derived	1Derived
Newest HDMI version	HDMI 2.1Derived	—
Other video inputs	—	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution	4K UHD	DCI 4K
USB media playback	—	Yes
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron
Horizontal scan	15–270 kHz	15–135 kHz
Vertical scan	23–240 Hz	23.98–60 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting	Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power	20 W	—
Speakers	1	—
Layout	Mono	—
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	521 × 351 × 166 mm	545 × 436 × 164 mm
Weight	10,200 g	15,400 g
Colours	—	White
Orientations	—	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount	M4	—
Ingress protection	IP5X	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw	348 W	Normal 384 W · Eco 321 W
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby	Up to 2 W	2 W
Power supply	—	Built in
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)	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Marks	—	FCC, UL
Support & ownership
Warranty	3 yr	3 yr
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AK900ST/AK900ST_UM_EN_260915154537.pdf	—
Spare parts	—	Air filter V13H134A46 · Mount V12HA54010
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, + Quick start guide, User manual	Power cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, User manual, + Warranty card