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BenQ LK830ST vs Panasonic PT-LB386

BenQ LK830ST is brighter, sharper and quieter. Panasonic PT-LB386 is lighter.

BenQ LK830ST$2,599 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-LB386
Key differences
White light outputANSI
4,000 lm ANSI3,800 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,800 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1024 × 768
Throw ratio
0.5:11.48–1.78:1
Lowest input lag
4.2 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,499—
Best price
$2,599—
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.1 m3.0–3.6 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
4,000 lm ANSI3,800 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,800 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.63 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1024 × 768
Native aspect
16:9Derived4:3Derived
Pixel shift
XPR 4-way—
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:120,000:1
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 93% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit8 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Tone mapping
Adjustable—
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
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Lamp power
—230 W
Replacement lamp
—ET-LAL510
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco10,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
Continuous—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.5:11.48–1.78:1
Image size
70–300 in30–300 in
Projection offset
114%—
Zoom
DigitalOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.2×Derived
Focal length
17.51 mm19.16–23.02 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.81.6–1.76
Focus
ManualManual
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
30°35°
Horizontal keystone
30°35°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Grid warp
YesYes
Interchangeable lens
NoNo
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1080p: 120 Hz · 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz—
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.3 ms · 240 Hz 4.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
—VGA, Composite
Max input resolution
4K UHD—
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
AMX—
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
None—
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
15 W10 W
Speakers
1—
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
279 × 229 × 121 mm335 × 252 × 96 mm
Weight
3,600 g2,900 g
Colours
BlackWhite
Orientations
Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4M4, 10 mm deep, 1.25 N·m
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Ingress protection
IP6X (light engine)—
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
10–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 250 W · Normal 230 W · Eco 130 WMax 300 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W—
Power supply
External adapterBuilt in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
24 V—
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
3 yr—
User manual
https://www.audiogeneral.com/BenQ/LK830ST/LK830ST_LH830ST_LW830ST_User_Manual.pdfhttps://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/194378
Spare parts
—Lamp ET-LAL510 · Air filter ET-RFL300
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty cardPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries
Remote
Backlit—
BenQ LK830ST$2,599 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-LB386