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BenQ LK936ST vs Epson PowerLite L790SE

BenQ LK936ST is $1,450 cheaper, lighter and in stock. Epson PowerLite L790SE is quieter.

BenQ LK936ST$4,899 · Amazon
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Epson PowerLite L790SEMSRP $6,349
Key differences
White light output
5,100 lm ANSI7,000 lm ISO
Native resolution
—WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
0.81–0.89:10.79–1.36:1
Lowest input lag
16.7 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Normal 40 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
MSRP
—$6,349
Best price
$4,899—
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.8–2.0 m1.7–2.9 m
Picture
White light output
5,100 lm ANSI7,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
—7,000 lm
Brightness uniformity
—88%
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.67 in
Native resolution
—WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shift
—Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:1Up to 5,000,000:1
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 92% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame sequential—
3D glasses sync
DLP-Link—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
20,000 h20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
—Continuous
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.81–0.89:10.79–1.36:1
Image size
30–300 in60–400 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.1×Derived1.72×Derived
Focal length
8.6–9.4 mm11.6–19.9 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.83–1.861.7–2.1
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
±60%±50%
Horizontal lens shift
±23%±20%
Motorised lens shift
NoNo
Vertical keystone
40°30°
Horizontal keystone
40°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Grid warp
Yes—
Motion & gaming
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2)2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
HDBaseTHDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHD—
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V triggerRS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
CrestronControl4, Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz26–135 kHz
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz23.98–60 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—Wi-Fi 6
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
—AirPlay 2, Miracast
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
Mono—
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
416 × 351 × 166 mm440 × 304 × 122 mm
Weight
7,000 g9,298 g
Colours
—White
Orientations
—Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
—4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm, 100 × 100 mm spacing
Dust filter
NoneReplaceable
Ingress protection
IP5X—
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m
Power draw
Max 520 W · Normal 440 W470 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.3 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W2.4 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 40 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
—Notice 57
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
3 yr🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20BUSINESS/UserManual/LK936ST/LK936ST_UM_EN_241101130452.pdfhttps://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EBL890E_EN_EAI.pdf
Spare parts
—Air filter V13H134AF0 · Mount V12H809001 · Mount V12H808001
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty card, HDMI cablePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
BenQ LK936ST$4,899 · Amazon
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Epson PowerLite L790SEMSRP $6,349