BenQ TH671ST vs Valerion StreamMaster Plus 2

BenQ TH671ST is $250 cheaper and lighter. Valerion StreamMaster Plus 2 is better for gaming and quieter.

Key differences
White light output
3,000 lm ANSI2,000 lm ISO
Native contrast (on/off)
—2,000:1
Throw ratio
0.69–0.83:11.2:1
Lowest input lag
16.7 msDerived4 msDerived
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Light source
LampRGB triple laser
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)26 dB(A)
MSRP
$749$1,999
Best price
$849$1,099
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.5–1.8 m2.7 m
Picture
White light output
3,000 lm ANSI2,000 lm ISO
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.47 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
—4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Colour wheel segments
6—
Colour wheel speed
2×—
Native contrast (on/off)
—2,000:1
Dynamic contrast
10,000:110,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 92% coverageBT.2020 110% area
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit8 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping
—Dynamic
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points
—20
Picture mode memories
2—
Picture certifications
—ISF, Filmmaker Mode
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialSide-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync
DLP-LinkDLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LampRGB triple laser
Emitter
—RGB triple laser
Lamp power
240 W—
Light-source life
4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic25,000 h
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.69–0.83:11.2:1
Image size
60–120 in40–300 in
Projection offset
103%100%
Zoom
OpticalNone
Zoom ratio
1.2×Derived—
Focal length
10.2–12.24 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
2.6–2.78—
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
NoYes
Autofocus runs
—When moved
Vertical lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
40°—
Auto keystone
NoYes
Auto setup
—Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
—Yes
Max input refresh
1080p: 60 Hz1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms1080p: 120 Hz 8 ms · 240 Hz 4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 15 ms
Gaming features
—ALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 1.4 · HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.0 (eARC)
Other video inputs
VGA—
Max input resolution
WUXGA—
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
USB media playback
No—
Control ports
RS-232—
Control-system drivers
—Control4
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
—5.2
Ethernet
—Yes
Smart platform
—Google TV
Chipset
—MediaTek MT9618
RAM
—4 GB
Storage
—128 GB
Netflix
—Built in
Casting
—Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, Miracast
Smart home
—Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit
Audio
Speaker power
5 W24 W
Speakers
12
Layout
Mono—
Tuned by
Waves MaxxAudio—
Audio formats
—DTS:X
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
296 × 224 × 120 mm—
Weight
2,700 g7,000 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear—
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screws—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C—
Operating humidity
10–90%RH—
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode—
Power draw
Max 355 W · Normal 320 W · Eco 240 W—
Standby
Up to 0.5 W—
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Eye-protection sensor
—Yes
Marks
CE—
Warranty
3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)—
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/TH671ST/TH671ST_UM_EN_230426092526.pdf—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable, Lens cap—
Remote
IR—
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