BenQ AW30ST vs Panasonic PT-LB306
 MSRP $1,199 |  Panasonic PT-LB306 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light outputANSI | 3,200 lm ANSI | 3,100 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,100 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | 1024 × 768 |
| Throw ratio | 0.72–0.87:1 | 1.47–1.77:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 33.4 msDerived | — |
| Light source | LED | Lamp |
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $1,199 | — |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 1.6–1.9 m | 3.0–3.6 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 3,200 lmDerived | 3,100 lmDerived |
| White light outputANSI | 3,200 lm ANSI | 3,100 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,100 lm ANSI |
| Brightness uniformity | — | 85% |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.63 in |
| On-screen resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived | 1024 × 768Derived |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | 1024 × 768 |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 4:3Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 20,000:1 | 20,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 95% coverage | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 8 bit |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | — |
| Colour temperature presets | Native, Custom | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | — |
| Picture mode memories | 2 | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | — |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | Lamp |
| Emitter | 4-channel LED | — |
| Lamp power | — | 230 W |
| Replacement lamp | — | ET-LAL510 |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | 10,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco |
| Life defined as | — | 50% brightness |
| Cool-down time | 2 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.72–0.87:1 | 1.47–1.77:1 |
| Image size | 60–200 in | 30–300 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.21×Derived | 1.2×Derived |
| Focal length | 10.2–12.24 mm | 19.11–22.94 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.6–2.78 | 2.1–2.24 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Vertical lens shift | None | — |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | — |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 30° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | — |
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Corner correction | 4-corner | — |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms | — |
| Lowest input lag | 33.4 msDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) | HDMI (HDCP 1.4) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 1Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 1.4Derived | — |
| Other video inputs | — | VGA, Composite |
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | — |
| Audio inputs | — | 3.5 mm, RCA |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| Horizontal scan | 15–135 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 2 W |
| Speakers | 1 | — |
| Layout | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 304 × 221 × 107 mm | 335 × 252 × 96 mm |
| Weight | 2,650 g | 2,800 g |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 8 mm screws | — |
| Dust filter | None | Replaceable |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 2,700 m |
| Power draw | Max 320 W · Normal 237 W | Max 300 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Power supply | — | Built in |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/AH30ST/AH30ST_UM_EN_250702090900.pdf | — |
| Spare parts | — | Lamp ET-LAL510 · Air filter ET-RFL300 |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + Warranty card, + Lens cap | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries |
| Remote | IR | — |