BenQ LK936ST vs Sony VPL-PHZ50
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 BenQ LK936ST |  Sony VPL-PHZ50MSRP $2,499 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Technology brand | DLP | 3LCD |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | 3 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.64 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Native resolution | — | 1920 × 1200 |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 × 2160 | — |
| Optical system description | — | Three LCD panels (R, G, B) lit by a blue laser diode split by a dichroic mirror, with a yellow phosphor for the red and green; panels use an optical compensator |
| Panel alignment / convergence control | — | Zone |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.81–0.89:1 | 1.23–1.97:1 |
| Throw reference point | Lens | — |
| Projection distance table | 60″: 1.08–1.18 m · 80″: 1.44–1.58 m · 100″: 1.79–1.97 m · 120″: 2.15–2.36 m · 150″: 2.69–2.96 m · 200″: 3.59–3.94 m · 250″: 4.48–4.93 m · 300″: 5.38–5.91 m | 80″: 2.12–3.39 m · 100″: 2.65–4.24 m · 120″: 3.18–5.09 m · 150″: 3.98–6.36 m · 200″: 5.3–8.48 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.1× | 1.6× |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | ±60% | -35–55% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±23% | ±15% |
| Motorized lens shift | No | No |
| Focal length | 8.6–9.4 mm | — |
| F-number | 1.83–1.86 | — |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Image size range | 30–300 in | 40–300 in |
| Vertical keystone | -40–40° | -30–30° |
| Horizontal keystone | -40–40° | -30–30° |
| Corner / warp correction | Warp | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | Laser | Laser diode (Sony Z-Phosphor) |
| Light source life | Normal: 20,000 h | Recommended: 20,000 h |
| Warm-up time | 30 s | — |
| Cool-down time | 90 s | — |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | — | 5,000 lm |
| ANSI lumens | 5,100 lm | — |
| Colour light output (CLO) | — | 5,000 lm (colour) |
| Brightness by mode | — | Standard: 5,000 lm · Middle: 4,000 lm |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic light control | — | Laser dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Rec.709 gamut | 92% | — |
| Gamut metric | Coverage | — |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | 2.2, 2.4 |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 30 bit | — |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | 6-axis | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Input lag (rated) | 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms · 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 16 W |
| Speaker count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio channels | Mono | Mono |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI ARC | Yes | — |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | — |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI-1: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2; HDMI-2: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2, eARC | — |
| Audio input terminals | — | 3.5 mm |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15–135 kHz | 15–92 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | 23–240 Hz | 24–92 Hz |
| HDBaseT | Yes | Yes |
| VGA input | — | Yes |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | Yes |
| Wired IR input | Yes | — |
| 12 V trigger | Yes | — |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Crestron | Crestron |
| Wi-Fi | — | None |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | Yes | — |
| 3D sync method | DLP-Link | — |
| 3D formats | Frame sequential | — |
| Glasses included | 0 | — |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Typical: 40 dB(A) · Eco: 33 dB(A) | Standard: 35 dB(A) · Middle: 32 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,000 m | — |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | — | Portrait |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 520 W | 440 W |
| Power consumption by mode | Typical: 440 W | — |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby power | 2 W | 1 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 416 mm | 422 mm |
| Depth | 351 mm | 338 mm |
| Height | 166 mm | 129 mm |
| Weight | 7 kg | 6.6 kg |
| Ingress protection | IP5X | — |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes | — |
| Air filter | None | Replaceable |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | — |
| Laser product class | Class 1 | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | 🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇦🇺 AU 5 yr or 12,000 h |
| Light-source warranty | — | 5 years or 12,000 hours (Australia) |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20BUSINESS/UserManual/LK936ST/LK936ST_UM_EN_241101130452.pdf | https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/phz50/v1/en/print.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Installation guide, Regulatory statements, Warranty card, Power cord, Hdmi cable | Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Vga cable, Quick start guide |