BenQ EW800ST vs ViewSonic PG706HD

BenQ EW800ST is $99.01 cheaper and lighter. ViewSonic PG706HD is brighter and sharper.

	BenQ EW800ST$749.99 · Amazon · Used Buy	ViewSonic PG706HDMSRP $849

Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	3,300 lm ANSI	4,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.49:1	1.5–1.65:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	33.4 msDerived	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	—
MSRP
MSRP	$999	$849
Best price
Best price	$749.99	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	1.1 m	3.3–3.7 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	3,300 lm ANSI	4,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:9Derived
Colour wheel segments
Colour wheel segments	—	6
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	20,000:1	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	10 bit
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	2	2
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	200 W	245 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	5J.JLT05.001	RLC-120
Light-source life
Light-source life	5,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco	4,000 h normal · 20,000 h dynamic
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	30 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.49:1	1.5–1.65:1
Image size
Image size	70–120 in	30–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	105%	—
Zoom
Zoom	None	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.1×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	6.9 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.6	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Motion & gaming
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)	2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	VGA, Composite
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	1080p
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–102 kHz	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	4.0	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	Android (uncertified)	—
OS version
OS version	6	—
RAM
RAM	2 GB	—
Storage
Storage	16 GB	—
Security updates until
Security updates until	31 Dec 2024	—
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	2 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	—	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	296 × 250 × 120 mm	312 × 222 × 108 mm
Weight
Weight	2,600 g	2,800 g
Colours
Colours	White	White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	—	Foot
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 20–25 mm screws	M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	0–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	3,000 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 320 W · Normal 280 W · Eco 235 W	355 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	Up to 2 W	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	—
Safety & support
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/EW800ST/UM_EN_200717102841.pdf	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/PG701WU_PG706WU_PG706HD/PG701WU_PG706WU_PG706HD_UG_ENG.pdf
Spare parts
Spare parts	Lamp 5J.JLT05.001	—
In the box
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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