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BenQ HT2150ST vs Sony VPL-XW5100ES

BenQ HT2150STBenQ HT2150ST
MSRP $999
Sony VPL-XW5100ES
Sony VPL-XW5100ES
$6,299.50
Key differences
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Throw ratio0.69–0.83:11.38–2.21:1
Lowest input lag16.7 msDerived12 msDerived
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Light sourceLampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noiseNormal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)24 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $999$6,299.50
Room fit
Distance to screen1.5–1.8 m3.1–4.9 m
Brightness
Rated brightness2,200 lmDerived2,200 lmDerived
White light outputANSI2,200 lm ANSI2,200 lm ANSI
Colour light output—2,200 lm
Claimed brightness (non-standard)—2,200 lm
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPLCoS
Chip / panel diagonal—0.61 in
Panel alignment—Zone-by-zone
On-screen resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:9Derived
Colour wheel segments6—
Colour wheel speed6×—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast15,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method—Light-source dimming
Colour
Colour gamutRec. 709 96% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4, 2.6
Colour temperature presets—D93, D65, D55, Custom
HDR
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping—Dynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)—XR Dynamic Tone Mapping
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)—6-axis
Picture certificationsISF—
3D
3DYesNo
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
3D glasses syncDLP-Link—
Light source
Light sourceLampLaser (phosphor)
Emitter—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine—Z-Phosphor
Lamp power240 W—
Replacement lamp5J.JEE05.001—
Light-source life3,500 h normal · 5,000 h eco · 7,000 h dynamicUp to 20,000 h
Light output control—Continuous
Optics
Throw ratio0.69–0.83:11.38–2.21:1
Image size60–120 in60–300 in
Projection offset103%—
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.2×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length10.2–12.24 mm—
Aperture (f-number)2.6–2.782.5–2.99
FocusManualManual
Autofocus—No
Vertical lens shift—±71%
Horizontal lens shift—±25%
Motorised lens shift—No
Vertical keystone40°—
Corner correction—4-corner
Interchangeable lensNo—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
Max input refresh—1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p—120 HzDerived
Max refresh at 4K—120 HzDerived
Input lag1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 msUp to 4K UHD: 60 Hz 21 ms · 120 Hz 12 ms
Lowest input lag16.7 msDerived12 msDerived
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz—21 msDerived
Gaming features—ALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 1.4DerivedHDMI 2.1Derived
Other video inputsVGA—
Max input resolutionWUXGADCI 4K
Audio inputs3.5 mm—
USB media playback—No
Control portsRS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232, + Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers—Control4, Crestron
Horizontal scan15–102 kHz—
Vertical scan23–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Ethernet—Yes
Audio
Speaker power20 W—
Speakers20
Audio outputs3.5 mm—
HDMI audio returnNoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)381 × 277 × 122 mm460 × 472 × 200 mm
Weight3,600 g13,000 g
Colours—Black, White
OrientationsCeiling, + Rear+ Table, Ceiling
Ceiling mountM4, 20–25 mm screws—
ExhaustSide—
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C5–35°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power drawNormal 353 W · Eco 292 WMax 295 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 W0.3 W
Networked standby—0.5 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)24 dB(A)
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)3 yr
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/HT2150ST/UM_EN_200720165506.pdfhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12666.pdf
Spare partsLamp 5J.JEE05.001—
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + User manual, + Warranty card, Lens cap, + Carry casePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap
RemoteBacklitBacklit