BenQ LK936ST vs Sony VPL-FHZ85

BenQ LK936ST is $1,096 cheaper and lighter. Sony VPL-FHZ85 is quieter.

BenQ LK936ST$4,899 · Amazon
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Sony VPL-FHZ85$5,995 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
5,100 lm ANSI7,300 lm ISO (Normal power)
Native resolution
—WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
0.81–0.89:11.39–2.23:1
Lowest input lag
16.7 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Normal 40 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Best price
$4,899$5,995
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.8–2.0 m3.0–4.8 m
Picture
White light output
5,100 lm ANSI7,300 lm ISO (Normal power)
Brightness by mode
—Max 7,300 lm · Normal 5,840 lm
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.76 in
Panel alignment
—Zone-by-zone
Native resolution
—WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 92% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit8 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4
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
0.81–0.89:11.39–2.23:1
Image size
30–300 in40–600 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.1×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
8.6–9.4 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.83–1.86—
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
±60%-5–70%
Horizontal lens shift
±23%±32%
Motorised lens shift
NoYes
Vertical keystone
40°30°
Horizontal keystone
40°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Grid warp
YesYes
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, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
Control ports
RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V triggerRS-232
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz15–92 kHz
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz24–92 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W—
Speakers
10
Layout
Mono—
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 mm460 × 517 × 174 mm
Weight
7,000 g13,000 g
Colours
—Black, White
Orientations
—Table, Ceiling
Exhaust
—Side
Dust filter
NoneReplaceable
Ingress protection
IP5X—
Sealed optical engine
YesYes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 520 W · Normal 440 WMax 506 W · Normal 506 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W16 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 38 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Warranty
3 yr5 yr or 12,000 h
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20BUSINESS/UserManual/LK936ST/LK936ST_UM_EN_241101130452.pdfhttps://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/fhz85/v1/en/index.html
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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Sony VPL-FHZ85$5,995 · Amazon
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