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BenQ LK936ST vs Panasonic PT-EW730Z

BenQ LK936ST is $1,100 cheaper, lighter and in stock. Panasonic PT-EW730Z is brighter and quieter.

BenQ LK936ST$4,899 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-EW730ZMSRP $5,999
Key differences
White light outputANSI
5,100 lm ANSI7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
—WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
0.81–0.89:11.7–2.8:1
Lowest input lag
16.7 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Fan noise
Normal 40 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
—$5,999
Best price
$4,899—
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.8–2.0 m3.7–6.0 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
5,100 lm ANSI7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
—90%
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.76 in
Native resolution
—WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:15,000:1
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
YesNo
3D formats
Frame sequential—
3D glasses sync
DLP-Link—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Lamp power
—400 W
Replacement lamp
—ET-LAE300
Light-source life
20,000 h3,000 h normal · 4,500 h eco
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.81–0.89:11.7–2.8:1
Image size
30–300 in40–400 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.1×Derived1.65×Derived
Focal length
8.6–9.4 mm26.9–45.4 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.83–1.861.7–2.3
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
±60%±60%
Horizontal lens shift
±23%±10%
Motorised lens shift
NoYes
Vertical keystone
40°40°
Horizontal keystone
40°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Grid warp
Yes—
Interchangeable lens
—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)HDMI
Other video inputs
HDBaseTVGA, Component, Composite, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHDWUXGA
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm, RCA
Control ports
RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V triggerRS-232
PJLink
—Class 1
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC—
HDMI audio return
eARCDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
416 × 351 × 166 mm530 × 445 × 177 mm
Weight
7,000 g10,600 g
Colours
—White
Orientations
—Table, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
NoneWashable
Ingress protection
IP5X—
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude modeUp to 2,700 m
Power draw
Max 520 W · Normal 440 WMax 575 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.3 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W10 W
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 40 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Warranty
3 yr—
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20BUSINESS/UserManual/LK936ST/LK936ST_UM_EN_241101130452.pdf—
Spare parts
—Lamp ET-LAE300 · Air filter ET-RFE300
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty card, HDMI cablePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Software CD
BenQ LK936ST$4,899 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-EW730ZMSRP $5,999