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BenQ AK900ST vs Optoma ZU607TST

BenQ AK900STBenQ AK900ST
MSRP $5,999
Optoma ZU607TSTOptoma ZU607TST
MSRP $7,349
Key differences
White light output6,000 lm ANSI—
Native resolution—WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio0.81–0.89:10.58:1
Lowest input lag4.8 msDerived8.2 msDerived
Fan noiseNormal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Max 36 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $5,999MSRP $7,349
Room fit
Distance to screen1.8–2.0 m1.2 m
Brightness
Rated brightness6,000 lmDerived—
White light output6,000 lm ANSI—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)—6,000 lm
Brightness uniformity—85%
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.47 in0.67 in
On-screen resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)DerivedWUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolution—WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shiftYes (scheme not stated)—
Addressable resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast3,000,000:1300,000:1
Colour
Colour gamutRec. 709 97% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
3D
3D—Yes
3D formats—Frame sequential
3D glasses sync—DLP-Link
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter—Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco30,000 h max
Light output controlContinuous—
Cool-down timeAbout 15 s—
Optics
Throw ratio0.81–0.89:10.58:1
Image size95–300 in30–300 in
Projection offset—100%
ZoomOpticalNone
Zoom ratio1.1×Derived—
Focal length8.6–9.4 mm8.51 mm
Aperture (f-number)1.83–1.862.75
FocusMotorisedManual
AutofocusYes—
Autofocus runsOn demand—
Vertical lens shift±60%-100–110%
Horizontal lens shift±23%±4%
Motorised lens shiftNoNo
Lens memory slots5—
Vertical keystone30°15°
Horizontal keystone30°15°
Auto keystoneYesYes
Corner correction4-corner4-corner
Grid warpYes—
Auto setupFit to screen—
Interchangeable lens—No
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz—
Max refresh at 1080p240 HzDerived—
Max refresh at 4K60 HzDerived—
Input lag1080p: 60 Hz 18.6 ms · 120 Hz 9.7 ms · 240 Hz 4.8 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 18.1 ms1080p: 60 Hz 16.2 ms · 120 Hz 8.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.2 ms
Lowest input lag4.8 msDerived8.2 msDerived
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz18.1 msDerived16.2 msDerived
Gaming featuresALLM—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI 2.0
HDMI inputs (count)3Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.1DerivedHDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputs—VGA, Composite, HDBaseT
Max input resolution4K UHD4K UHD
Audio inputs—3.5 mm
Control portsRS-232RS-232, + 12 V trigger
PJLink—Class 2
Control-system drivers—Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan15–270 kHz15–140 kHz
Vertical scan23–240 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi—None
EthernetYesYes
CastingMiracast—
Audio
Speaker power20 W15 W
Speakers12
LayoutMono—
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio returneARCDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)521 × 351 × 166 mm374 × 302 × 117 mm
Weight10,200 g6,300 g
Colours—Black
Orientations—Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mountM4M4, screws ≥ 5 mm
Ingress protectionIP5XIP6X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH10–85%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power draw348 WMax 366 W · Eco 240 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standbyUp to 2 W—
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Max 36 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1Class 1
Risk groupRG2RG2
FDA laser notice—Notice 57
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr3 yr
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AK900ST/AK900ST_UM_EN_260915154537.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/80ae7bb1-53fa-45d2-b243-bbaeb215462c.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, + Quick start guide, User manualPower cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, User manual
Remote—Backlit