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BenQ AK900ST vs Sharp XP-A824U-B

BenQ AK900ST is $2,056.43 cheaper, lighter and broader on HDR. Sharp XP-A824U-B is brighter and in stock.

BenQ AK900STMSRP $5,999
Sharp XP-A824U-B$8,055.43 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputANSI
6,000 lm ANSI8,200 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
—WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
0.81–0.89:1—
Lowest input lag
4.8 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$5,999—
Best price
—$8,055.43
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.8–2.0 m—
Picture
White light outputANSI
6,000 lm ANSI8,200 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI
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
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 97% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10
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
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
MotorisedMotorised
Autofocus
Yes—
Autofocus runs
On demand—
Vertical lens shift
±60%-10–50%
Horizontal lens shift
±23%±20%
Motorised lens shift
NoYes
Lens memory slots
5—
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°40°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
4-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)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
—HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
—Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15–270 kHz15–153 kHz
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
20 W—
Speakers
10
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm—
HDMI audio return
eARCDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
521 × 351 × 166 mm599 × 490 × 216 mm
Weight
10,200 g24,100 g
Colours
—Black, White
Orientations
—Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait
Ceiling mount
M4—
Dust filter
—None
Ingress protection
IP5XIP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,650 m
Power draw
348 WNormal 615 W · Eco 560 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.28 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W0.8 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)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2—
Warranty
3 yr🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AK900ST/AK900ST_UM_EN_260915154537.pdfhttps://www.sharpdisplays.eu/p/download/v/d83415ceef9185fcef330746a17439ef/cp/Products/Projectors/Products/CurrentProducts/Sharp-A-Series/Shared/Manuals/A104U+Series/Axx4U-W_manual_EN.pdf?fn=Axx4U-W_manual_EN.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, User manualPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
—IR
BenQ AK900STMSRP $5,999
Sharp XP-A824U-B$8,055.43 · Amazon
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