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BenQ HT8060 vs Epson Pro Cinema LS12000

BenQ HT8060 is sharper and quieter. Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 is $2,000 cheaper, lighter and broader on HDR.

BenQ HT8060MSRP $7,999
Epson Pro Cinema LS12000MSRP $5,999
Key differences
White light output
2,200 lm ANSI2,700 lm ISO
Native resolution
2.7K (2716 × 1528)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
1.36–2.03:11.35–2.84:1
Lowest input lag
34 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A)
MSRP
$7,999$5,999
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.0–4.5 m3.0–6.3 m
Picture
White light output
2,200 lm ANSI2,700 lm ISO
Colour light output
—2,700 lm
Brightness by mode
—Normal 2,700 lm · Eco 1,000 lm
Eco brightness
—37%Derived
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.74 in
Panel alignment
—Zone-by-zone
Native resolution
2.7K (2716 × 1528)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
XPR 2-way4K PRO-UHD
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Colour wheel segments
6—
Dynamic contrast
50,000:12,500,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic irisLight-source dimming
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 100% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Tone mapping
—Adjustable
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points
—11
Picture mode memories
—10
Picture certifications
ISF, THXISF
3D
YesNo
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
Light source
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Lamp power
240 W—
Light-source life
3,000 h normal · 4,000 h eco · 6,000 h super eco20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
—Continuous
Warm-up time
About 30 s—
Cool-down time
About 90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.36–2.03:11.35–2.84:1
Image size
—50–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.49×Derived2.1×Derived
Focal length
20.54–30.31 mm22.5–46.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.05–2.372–3
Focus
—Motorised
Vertical lens shift
±65%±96.3%
Horizontal lens shift
±27%±47.1%
Motorised lens shift
—Yes
Lens memory slots
—10
Vertical keystone
—30°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Grid warp
—Yes
Lens elements
—15
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
—Yes
Frame interpolation at 4K
—Yes
Max input refresh
—4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 84 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 34 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 1.4HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3)
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
—Control4, Crestron
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
—None
Update period
—7 years
Audio
Speakers
00
Audio outputs
—HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
—eARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
471 × 565 × 225 mm520 × 447 × 169 mm
Weight
14,800 g12,700 g
Colours
—Black
Orientations
—Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M6, 20–25 mm screwsM4, 10 mm screws
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–35°C
Operating humidity
—20–80%RH
Altitude
—3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Normal 384 W · Eco 290 WNormal 311 W · Eco 204 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.4 W
Networked standby
Up to 3 W2 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
3 yr🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 5 yr or 12,000 h
User manual
—https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd61119.pdf
Spare parts
Lamp 5J.JFY05.001—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty card, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Stand or mount
Remote
—Backlit