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BenQ AK900ST vs Panasonic PT-MZ682

BenQ AK900ST is lighter. Panasonic PT-MZ682 is brighter and quieter.

BenQ AK900STMSRP $5,999
Panasonic PT-MZ682
Key differences
White light outputANSI
6,000 lm ANSI6,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Native resolution
—WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
0.81–0.89:11.61–2.76:1
Lowest input lag
4.8 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
$5,999—
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.8–2.0 m3.5–5.9 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
6,000 lm ANSI6,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Brightness by mode
—Max 6,500 lm · Eco 6,500 lm
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.76 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
3,000,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 97% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue 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—
Cool-down time
About 15 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.81–0.89:11.61–2.76:1
Throw measured from
—Lens
Image size
95–300 in40–400 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.1×Derived1.71×Derived
Focal length
8.6–9.4 mm26.8–45.5 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.83–1.861.7–2.3
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Autofocus
Yes—
Autofocus runs
On demand—
Vertical lens shift
±60%±67%
Horizontal lens shift
±23%±35%
Motorised lens shift
NoYes
Lens memory slots
5—
Vertical keystone
30°25°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Grid warp
Yes—
Auto setup
Fit to screen—
Interchangeable lens
—Yes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 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)3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
—VGA, Component, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
15–270 kHz27–135 kHz
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz24–60 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
20 W—
Speakers
1—
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
521 × 351 × 166 mm561 × 439 × 224 mm
Weight
10,200 g17,600 g
Colours
—Black, White
Orientations
—Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
M44 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
—Washable
Ingress protection
IP5X—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
348 WMax 360 W · Normal 325 W · Eco 240 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
Up 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 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
—Notice 57
Warranty
3 yr—
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AK900ST/AK900ST_UM_EN_260915154537.pdf—
Spare parts
—Air filter ET-RFM200
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, User manualPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap