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BenQ EW800ST vs Panasonic PT-LW376

BenQ EW800ST is quieter and lighter. Panasonic PT-LW376 is brighter.

BenQ EW800ST$749.99 · Amazon · Used
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Panasonic PT-LW376
Key differences
White light outputANSI
3,300 lm ANSI3,600 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Throw ratio
0.49:11.48–1.78:1
Lowest input lag
33.4 msDerived—
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
MSRP
$999—
Best price
$749.99—
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.1 m3.2–3.8 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
3,300 lm ANSI3,600 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.59 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
20,000:120,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Dynamic iris
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Picture mode memories
2—
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
200 W230 W
Replacement lamp
5J.JLT05.001ET-LAL510
Light-source life
5,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco10,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Warm-up time
30 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.49:11.48–1.78:1
Image size
70–120 in30–300 in
Projection offset
105%—
Zoom
NoneOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.2×Derived
Focal length
6.9 mm19.16–23.02 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.61.6–1.76
Focus
ManualManual
Vertical keystone
30°35°
Horizontal keystone
—35°
Auto keystone
—Yes
Motion & gaming
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolution
WUXGA—
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMX—
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5—
Bluetooth
4.0—
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
Android (uncertified)—
OS version
6—
RAM
2 GB—
Storage
16 GB—
Security updates until
31 Dec 2024—
Casting
Chromecast built-in—
Audio
Speaker power
2 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
296 × 250 × 120 mm335 × 252 × 96 mm
Weight
2,600 g2,900 g
Colours
WhiteWhite
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screws—
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 320 W · Normal 280 W · Eco 235 WMax 300 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W1 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Safety & support
Warranty
3 yr—
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/EW800ST/UM_EN_200717102841.pdfhttps://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/lb426_manual_en_0.pdf
Spare parts
Lamp 5J.JLT05.001Lamp ET-LAL510 · Air filter ET-RFL300
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, VGA cable, Wi-Fi dongle—
BenQ EW800ST$749.99 · Amazon · Used
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Panasonic PT-LW376