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BenQ AK900ST vs ViewSonic LSD600W

BenQ AK900ST is better for gaming. ViewSonic LSD600W is $4,999.01 cheaper, quieter and lighter.

BenQ AK900STMSRP $5,999
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Key differences
Native resolution
—WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
0.81–0.89:11.18–1.54:1
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 27 dB(A)
MSRP
$5,999—
Best price
—$999.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.8–2.0 m2.5–3.3 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
6,000 lm ANSI6,000 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—6,600 lm (peak)
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.65 in
Native resolution
—WXGA (1280 × 800)
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 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
3D
—Yes
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Light output control
Continuous—
Cool-down time
About 15 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.81–0.89:11.18–1.54:1
Image size
95–300 in30–300 in
Projection offset
—124%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.1×Derived1.31×Derived
Focal length
8.6–9.4 mm16.9–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.83–1.862.43–2.78
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
YesNo
Autofocus runs
On demand—
Vertical lens shift
±60%—
Horizontal lens shift
±23%—
Motorised lens shift
No—
Lens memory slots
5—
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Grid warp
Yes—
Auto setup
Fit to screen—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz720p: 120 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 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Max input resolution
4K UHDWUXGA
USB media playback
—No
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Horizontal scan
15–270 kHz15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesNo
Casting
Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
20 W15 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
521 × 351 × 166 mm286 × 216 × 129 mm
Weight
10,200 g2,900 g
Orientations
—Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Ingress protection
IP5X—
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,658 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
348 W163 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W—
Power supply
—External adapter
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 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Hazard distance
—1 m
Marks
—CE, FCC
Warranty
3 yr3 yr
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AK900ST/AK900ST_UM_EN_260915154537.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/LSD500HD/LSD500HD_V53HD_LS740HD-5_V52HD-5_LSD600W_LS740W-5_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, User manualPower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
—IR
BenQ AK900STMSRP $5,999
ViewSonic LSD600W$999.99 · Amazon
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