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BenQ LK936ST vs Panasonic PT-FRQ60

BenQ LK936ST is $300.87 cheaper, lighter and broader on HDR. Panasonic PT-FRQ60 is brighter, better for gaming and quieter.

BenQ LK936ST$4,899 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-FRQ60$5,199.87 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputANSI
5,100 lm ANSI6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
—1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
0.81–0.89:11.46–2.93:1
Lowest input lag
16.7 msDerived8 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHLG
Fan noise
Normal 40 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Best price
$4,899$5,199.87
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.8–2.0 m3.2–6.5 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
5,100 lm ANSI6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
—90%
Brightness by mode
—Normal 6,000 lm · Eco 4,800 lm
Eco brightness
—80%Derived
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.65 in
Native resolution
—1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:120,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 92% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, Custom
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHLG
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 · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
90 s0 s
Optics
Throw ratio
0.81–0.89:11.46–2.93:1
Image size
30–300 in40–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.1×Derived2.01×Derived
Focal length
8.6–9.4 mm21.5–43 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.83–1.862–3.4
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
±60%-48–71%
Horizontal lens shift
±23%-27–34%
Motorised lens shift
NoNo
Vertical keystone
40°40°
Horizontal keystone
40°20°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Grid warp
YesYes
Interchangeable lens
—No
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 240 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms1080p: 240 Hz 8 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
HDBaseTVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
Control ports
RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V triggerRS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz27–292 kHz
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W—
Speakers
10
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 mm498 × 492 × 168 mm
Weight
7,000 g16,400 g
Colours
—Black, White
Orientations
—Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
—5 × M6, 15 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
NoneNone
Ingress protection
IP5X—
Sealed optical engine
YesYes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode4,200 m
Power draw
Max 520 W · Normal 440 WMax 505 W · Normal 445 W · Eco 355 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 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 36 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
3 yr—
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20BUSINESS/UserManual/LK936ST/LK936ST_UM_EN_241101130452.pdfhttps://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/205235
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty card, HDMI cablePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries
BenQ LK936ST$4,899 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-FRQ60$5,199.87 · Amazon
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