BenQ EW800ST vs ViewSonic PG706WU

BenQ EW800ST is $149.01 cheaper and lighter. ViewSonic PG706WU is brighter, sharper and better for gaming.

Key differences
White light outputANSI
3,300 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
0.49:11.5–1.65:1
Lowest input lag
33.4 msDerived16 msDerived
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)—
MSRP
$999$899
Best price
$749.99—
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.1 m3.2–3.6 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
3,300 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in—
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Colour wheel segments
—6
Dynamic contrast
20,000:112,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Picture mode memories
2—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialSide-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
200 W245 W
Replacement lamp
5J.JLT05.001RLC-120
Light-source life
5,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco4,000 h normal · 20,000 h dynamic
Warm-up time
30 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.49:11.5–1.65:1
Image size
70–120 in30–300 in
Projection offset
105%—
Zoom
NoneOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.1×Derived
Focal length
6.9 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
2.6—
Focus
ManualManual
Vertical lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Motion & gaming
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms1080p: 60 Hz 16 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, Composite
Max input resolution
WUXGAWUXGA
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5—
Bluetooth
4.0—
Ethernet
Yes—
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 mm312 × 222 × 108 mm
Weight
2,600 g2,800 g
Colours
White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screwsM4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH0–90%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 320 W · Normal 280 W · Eco 235 W355 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)—
Safety & support
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
3 yr3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/EW800ST/UM_EN_200717102841.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/PG701WU_PG706WU_PG706HD/PG701WU_PG706WU_PG706HD_UG_ENG.pdf
Spare parts
Lamp 5J.JLT05.001Lamp RLC-120
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, VGA cable, Wi-Fi donglePower cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable
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