BenQ AK900ST vs ViewSonic PRO10100
 BenQ AK900STMSRP $5,999 |  MSRP $2,615 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| Native resolution | — | 1024 × 768 |
| Throw ratio | 0.81–0.89:1 | — |
| Lowest input lag | 4.8 msDerived | — |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Lamp |
| Fan noise | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $5,999 | MSRP $2,615 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 1.8–2.0 m | — |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 6,000 lmDerived | 6,000 lmDerived |
| White light outputANSI | 6,000 lm ANSI | 6,000 lm ANSI |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.7 in |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | 1024 × 768Derived |
| Native resolution | — | 1024 × 768 |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 4:3Derived |
| Pixel shift | Yes (scheme not stated) | — |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | — |
| Colour wheel segments | — | 5 |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | 4,400:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 97% coverage | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | Yes |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Lamp |
| Lamp power | — | 370 W |
| Replacement lamp | — | RLC-087 |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | 1,500 h normal · 2,000 h dynamic |
| 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 | Motorised | Motorised |
| Autofocus | Yes | — |
| Autofocus runs | On demand | — |
| Vertical lens shift | ±60% | ±50% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±23% | ±15% |
| Motorised lens shift | No | Yes |
| Lens memory slots | 5 | — |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 20° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | — |
| 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 | — |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 240 HzDerived | — |
| Max refresh at 4K | 60 HzDerived | — |
| 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 | — |
| Lowest input lag | 4.8 msDerived | — |
| Input lag at 4K 60 Hz | 18.1 msDerived | — |
| Gaming features | ALLM | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3) | HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 3Derived | 1Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.1Derived | — |
| Other video inputs | — | VGA, Composite |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | 1680 × 1050 |
| Audio inputs | — | 3.5 mm |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232, + 12 V trigger |
| Control-system drivers | — | Crestron, AMX |
| Horizontal scan | 15–270 kHz | 15–100 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 23–240 Hz | 24–87 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Casting | Miracast | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 20 W | 10 W |
| Speakers | 1 | 1 |
| Layout | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 521 × 351 × 166 mm | 453 × 390 × 212 mm |
| Weight | 10,200 g | 13,900 g |
| Orientations | — | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | M4 | 4 × M6 |
| Dust filter | — | Replaceable |
| Ingress protection | IP5X | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 0–85%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 3,048 m |
| Power draw | 348 W | Max 480 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | — |
| Networked standby | Up to 2 W | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | — |
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Marks | — | CE, FCC, UL, CCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr (light source 1 yr) |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AK900ST/AK900ST_UM_EN_260915154537.pdf | https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/Pro10 Series/Pro10 Series_UG_ENG.pdf |
| Spare parts | — | Lamp RLC-087 |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, + User manual | Power cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + VGA cable |