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BenQ AK900ST vs InFocus IN1049SL

BenQ AK900ST is better for gaming. InFocus IN1049SL is quieter and lighter.

BenQ AK900STMSRP $5,999
InFocus IN1049SL
Key differences
White light output
6,000 lm ANSI6,000 lm ISO
Native resolution
—WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
0.81–0.89:11.4–2.24:1
Lowest input lag
4.8 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$5,999—
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.8–2.0 m3.0–4.8 m
Picture
White light output
6,000 lm ANSI6,000 lm ISO
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.67 in
Native resolution
—WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Yes (scheme not stated)—
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:12,000,000:1
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 97% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4, 2.6
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)Derived
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—Quantum Laser
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h ecoUp to 30,000 h
Light output control
ContinuousSteps
Cool-down time
About 15 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.81–0.89:11.4–2.24:1
Image size
95–300 in21–302 in
Projection offset
—102%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.1×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
8.6–9.4 mm20.91–32.62 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.83–1.86—
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
YesNo
Autofocus runs
On demand—
Vertical lens shift
±60%—
Horizontal lens shift
±23%—
Motorised lens shift
NoNo
Lens memory slots
5—
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Grid warp
Yes—
Auto setup
Fit to screen—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 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)HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
—VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Horizontal scan
15–270 kHz15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
20 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
521 × 351 × 166 mm374 × 302 × 117 mm
Weight
10,200 g5,500 g
Orientations
—Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4—
Dust filter
—None
Ingress protection
IP5X—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–85%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
348 WMax 341 W · Eco 190 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 WUp to 2 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
—CE, FCC, CCC
Warranty
3 yr5 yr or 20,000 h
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AK900ST/AK900ST_UM_EN_260915154537.pdfhttps://cdn.infocus.com/2026/06/UG_Authentic-I_IN1048SL_49SL_EN-v2.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, User manualPower cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable, Lens cap
Remote
—IR