BenQ LW500ST
| Brand | BenQ |
| Type | Business |
| Released | October 2022 |
| Resolution | WXGA |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | LED |
| Brightness | 2,000 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 0.72–0.87:1 |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms |
A WXGA (1280x800) single-chip DLP LED short-throw projector rated at 2,000 ANSI lumens, with a 0.72-0.87 throw ratio, 1.2x zoom, auto vertical keystone, two HDMI inputs and a 10 W mono speaker. It weighs 2.3 kg and has a Golf picture mode.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 2,000 lm ANSI | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | |
| Dynamic contrast | 20,000:1 | |
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 98% | |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | |
| Colour temperature presets | Native, Custom | |
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | |
| Picture mode memories | 2 | |
| 3D | Yes | |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
Light source
| Light source | LED | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | |
| Warm-up time | 10 s |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 0.72–0.87:1100″ · 1.55–1.87 m | |
| Projection offset | 100% | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.21×Derived | |
| Focal length | 10.2–12.24 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.6–2.78 | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes | |
| Lens material | Glass |
Motion & gaming
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) | |
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | |
| Control ports | RS-232 |
Audio
| Speaker power | 10 W | |
| Speakers | 1 | |
| Layout | Mono | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 296 × 239 × 120 mm | |
| Weight | 2,300 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 200 W · Normal 165 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | |
| User manual | esupportdownload.benq.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide | |
| Remote | IR |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | BenQ WXGA LED Business Projector LW500ST Review Trendy Projectors · May 2024 | Trendy Projectors |
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- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the LW500ST needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 0.72–0.87:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 🇺🇸 US | UPC | 840046047870 |
| MPN | LW500ST | ||
| EU | 🇪🇺 EU | EAN | 4718755089923 |
| MPN | 9H.JRL77.13E |