BenQ AW30ST vs Sony VPL-GTZ280
 MSRP $1,199 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 3,200 lm ANSI | — |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Native contrast (on/off) | — | Up to 20,000:1 |
| Throw ratio | 0.72–0.87:1 | 0.8–2.73:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 33.4 msDerived | — |
| Light source | LED | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Max 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $1,199 | — |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 1.6–1.9 m | 1.8–6.1 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 3,200 lmDerived | — |
| White light output | 3,200 lm ANSI | — |
| Colour light output | — | 2,000 lm |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 2,000 lm |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | LCoS |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.74 in |
| On-screen resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 17:9Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Native contrast (on/off) | — | Up to 20,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 20,000:1 | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 95% coverage | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | Up to 10 bit |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | — |
| Colour temperature presets | + Native, Custom | + D93, + D65, + D55, Custom |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | — |
| Picture mode memories | 2 | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | — |
| 3D glasses sync | — | RF |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | 4-channel LED | — |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | 20,000 h |
| Constant brightness mode | — | Yes |
| Cool-down time | 2 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.72–0.87:1 | 0.8–2.73:1 |
| Image size | 60–200 in | 60–1,000 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | — |
| Zoom ratio | 1.21×Derived | — |
| Focal length | 10.2–12.24 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.6–2.78 | — |
| Focus | Manual | Motorised |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Vertical lens shift | None | — |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | — |
| Motorised lens shift | — | Yes |
| Lens memory slots | — | 5 |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | — |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | — |
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Corner correction | 4-corner | — |
| Interchangeable lens | — | Yes |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| Black frame insertion | — | Yes |
| 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 inputs (count) | 2Derived | — |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 1.4Derived | — |
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | DCI 4K |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232, + 12 V trigger |
| Control-system drivers | — | AMX |
| Horizontal scan | 15–135 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | — |
| Speakers | 1 | 0 |
| Layout | Mono | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | — |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 304 × 221 × 107 mm | 550 × 750 × 228 mm |
| Weight | 2,650 g | 40,000 g |
| Orientations | + Table, + Ceiling, + Rear | + 360° |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 8 mm screws | — |
| Dust filter | None | — |
| Sealed optical engine | — | Yes |
| 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 | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 320 W · Normal 237 W | Max 1,200 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | — | 0.6 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) | Max 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 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 | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_10871.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + Warranty card, + Lens cap | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + User manual |
| Remote | IR | — |