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BenQ LW500

LW500 · exact LW500 UK manufacturer catalogue configuration
Projected resolution
WXGA (1280x800)
Brightness
2000 ANSI lumens
Throw ratio
1.55-1.7
Weight
2300 g
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BenQ LW550 — exact-model official product image.

BenQ LW550

Compared with yours · BenQ LW500

  • Brightness2000 ANSI lumens → 3000 ANSI lumens
  • Weight2300 g → 2600 g
  • ConnectionsHDMI-1 (1.4b/HDCP1.4), HDMI-2 (1.4a/HDCP1.4) (HDMI in); (x1), USB Type A-1 (2.0/Power Supply1.5A/Service) (USB Type A); 1 × RS232 in (DB-9pin); 1 × Audio out (3.5mm Mini Jack) → HDMI-1 (1.4a/HDCP1.4), HDMI-2 (1.4a/HDCP1.4) (HDMI in); (x1), USB Type A-1 (2.0/Power Supply1.5A) (USB Type A); 1 × RS232 in (DB-9pin); 1 × Audio out (3.5mm Mini Jack)
  • Dimensions296*119.6*229 mm → 303.5*107.4.*220.7 mm

Same: Projected resolution WXGA (1280x800) · Throw ratio 1.55-1.7

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Exact model: LW550 · exact LW550 UK manufacturer catalogue configuration

Sources: 48 of 49 specifications cited.

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  • Manufacturer image and brightness claims are not an independent picture-quality test. Physical imager pixels, input limits, measurement methods, bundled TV devices and regional accessories need their own stated source scope; no overall winner or current stock is established.BenQ LW550 — official UK technical specifications
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Projected resolutionWXGA (1280x800)
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Source label Resolution. This is the manufacturer display/projected-image claim; it does not independently establish the physical DMD/imager pixel grid. Accepted signal resolution remains separate.

BenQ LW550 — official UK technical specifications
Brightness3000 ANSI lumens
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Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer claim. Actual published method: ANSI lumens. Centre brightness, dynamic contrast and other lumen methods remain separate; no conversion or measured performance is asserted. Manufacturer section Display. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: Brightness (ANSI lumens).

BenQ LW550 — official UK technical specifications
Throw ratio1.55-1.7
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BenQ LW550 — official UK technical specifications
Weight2600 g
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Manufacturer Net Weight (kg): 2.6. Kilograms normalized to grams; packaging/gross mass and separately listed accessories are not substituted.

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BenQ LW650 — exact-model official product image.

BenQ LW650

Compared with yours · BenQ LW500

  • Brightness2000 ANSI lumens → 4000 ANSI lumens
  • Throw ratio1.55-1.7 → 1.21~1.57
  • Weight2300 g → 2900 g
  • Light sourceLED → Laser
  • ConnectionsHDMI-1 (1.4b/HDCP1.4), HDMI-2 (1.4a/HDCP1.4) (HDMI in); (x1), USB Type A-1 (2.0/Power Supply1.5A/Service) (USB Type A); 1 × RS232 in (DB-9pin); 1 × Audio out (3.5mm Mini Jack) → (x2), HDMI-1 (2.0b/HDCP2.2), HDMI-2 (2.0b/HDCP2.2) (HDMI in); (x2), USB Type A-1 (2.0/Power Supply1.5A/Service), USB Type A-2 (2.0/Power Supply1.0A/Wireless Dongle) (USB Type A); USB Type C ((x1), Display Port with PD out 5V/1A); 1 × RS232 in (DB-9pin); 1 × Audio out (3.5mm Mini Jack)
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  • Dimensions296*119.6*229 mm → 303.5 (W) x 112.4 (H) x 224.7 (L) mm

Same: Projected resolution WXGA (1280x800)

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Exact model: LW650 · exact LW650 UK manufacturer catalogue configuration

Sources: 52 of 53 specifications cited.

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  • Manufacturer image and brightness claims are not an independent picture-quality test. Physical imager pixels, input limits, measurement methods, bundled TV devices and regional accessories need their own stated source scope; no overall winner or current stock is established.BenQ LW650 — official UK technical specifications
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Projected resolutionWXGA (1280x800)
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Source label Resolution. This is the manufacturer display/projected-image claim; it does not independently establish the physical DMD/imager pixel grid. Accepted signal resolution remains separate.

BenQ LW650 — official UK technical specifications
Brightness4000 ANSI lumens
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Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer claim. Actual published method: ANSI lumens. Centre brightness, dynamic contrast and other lumen methods remain separate; no conversion or measured performance is asserted. Manufacturer section Display. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: Brightness (ANSI lumens).

BenQ LW650 — official UK technical specifications
Throw ratio1.21~1.57
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BenQ LW650 — official UK technical specifications
Weight2900 g
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Manufacturer Net Weight (kg): 2.9 Kg +/- 100g. Kilograms normalized to grams; packaging/gross mass and separately listed accessories are not substituted.

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BenQ LW500ST — exact-model official product image.

BenQ LW500ST

Compared with yours · BenQ LW500

  • Throw ratio1.55-1.7 → 0.72-0.87
  • ConnectionsHDMI-1 (1.4b/HDCP1.4), HDMI-2 (1.4a/HDCP1.4) (HDMI in); (x1), USB Type A-1 (2.0/Power Supply1.5A/Service) (USB Type A); 1 × RS232 in (DB-9pin); 1 × Audio out (3.5mm Mini Jack) → HDMI-1 (1.4b/HDCP1.4), HDMI-2 (1.4a/HDCP1.4) (HDMI in); 1 × USB Type A; 1 × RS232 in (DB-9pin); 1 × Audio out (3.5mm Mini Jack)
  • Dimensions296*119.6*229 mm → 296*119.6*238.6 mm

Same: Projected resolution WXGA (1280x800) · Brightness 2000 ANSI lumens · Weight 2300 g

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Exact model: LW500ST · exact LW500ST UK manufacturer catalogue configuration

Sources: 45 of 46 specifications cited.

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  • Manufacturer image and brightness claims are not an independent picture-quality test. Physical imager pixels, input limits, measurement methods, bundled TV devices and regional accessories need their own stated source scope; no overall winner or current stock is established.BenQ LW500ST — official UK technical specifications
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Projected resolutionWXGA (1280x800)
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Manufacturer specification

Source label Resolution. This is the manufacturer display/projected-image claim; it does not independently establish the physical DMD/imager pixel grid. Accepted signal resolution remains separate.

BenQ LW500ST — official UK technical specifications
Brightness2000 ANSI lumens
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Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer claim. Actual published method: ANSI lumens. Centre brightness, dynamic contrast and other lumen methods remain separate; no conversion or measured performance is asserted. Manufacturer section Display. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: Brightness (ANSI lumens).

BenQ LW500ST — official UK technical specifications
Throw ratio0.72-0.87
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BenQ LW500ST — official UK technical specifications
Weight2300 g
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Manufacturer Net Weight (kg): 2.3. Kilograms normalized to grams; packaging/gross mass and separately listed accessories are not substituted.

BenQ LW500ST — official UK technical specifications
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BenQ AH500ST — exact-model official product image.

BenQ AH500ST

Compared with yours · BenQ LW500

  • Projected resolutionWXGA (1280x800) → 1080P (1920x1080)
  • Brightness2000 ANSI lumens → 4000 ANSI lumens
  • Throw ratio1.55-1.7 → 0.499
  • Weight2300 g → 5100 g
  • Light sourceLED → Laser
2 more differences
  • ConnectionsHDMI-1 (1.4b/HDCP1.4), HDMI-2 (1.4a/HDCP1.4) (HDMI in); (x1), USB Type A-1 (2.0/Power Supply1.5A/Service) (USB Type A); 1 × RS232 in (DB-9pin); 1 × Audio out (3.5mm Mini Jack) → HDMI-1 (2.0a/HDCP2.2), HDMI-2 (2.0a/HDCP2.2) (HDMI in); 1 × LAN (RJ45); (x1), USB Type A-4 (2.0/Wireless Dongle) (USB Type A); (x1), USB Type Mini B-1(service) (USB Type Mini B); 1 × RS232 in (DB-9pin); 1 × Audio out (3.5mm Mini Jack)
  • Dimensions296*119.6*229 mm → 320.0 x 130.6 x 255 mm
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Exact model: ah500st-golf-simulation · exact AH500ST UK manufacturer catalogue configuration

Sources: 56 of 57 specifications cited.

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  • Manufacturer image and brightness claims are not an independent picture-quality test. Physical imager pixels, input limits, measurement methods, bundled TV devices and regional accessories need their own stated source scope; no overall winner or current stock is established.BenQ AH500ST — official UK technical specifications
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Projected resolution1080P (1920x1080)
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Manufacturer specification

Source label Resolution. This is the manufacturer display/projected-image claim; it does not independently establish the physical DMD/imager pixel grid. Accepted signal resolution remains separate.

BenQ AH500ST — official UK technical specifications
Brightness4000 ANSI lumens
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Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer claim. Actual published method: ANSI lumens. Centre brightness, dynamic contrast and other lumen methods remain separate; no conversion or measured performance is asserted. Manufacturer section Display. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: Brightness (ANSI lumens).

BenQ AH500ST — official UK technical specifications
Throw ratio0.499
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BenQ AH500ST — official UK technical specifications
Weight5100 g
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Manufacturer Net Weight (kg): 5.1. Kilograms normalized to grams; packaging/gross mass and separately listed accessories are not substituted.

BenQ AH500ST — official UK technical specifications
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BenQ AH700ST — exact-model official product image.

BenQ AH700ST

Compared with yours · BenQ LW500

  • Projected resolutionWXGA (1280x800) → 1080P (1920x1080)
  • Brightness2000 ANSI lumens → 4000 ANSI lumens
  • Throw ratio1.55-1.7 → 0.69-0.83
  • Weight2300 g → 3300 g
  • Light sourceLED → Laser
2 more differences
  • ConnectionsHDMI-1 (1.4b/HDCP1.4), HDMI-2 (1.4a/HDCP1.4) (HDMI in); (x1), USB Type A-1 (2.0/Power Supply1.5A/Service) (USB Type A); 1 × RS232 in (DB-9pin); 1 × Audio out (3.5mm Mini Jack) → (x2), HDMI-1 (2.0b/HDCP2.2), HDMI-2 (2.0b/HDCP2.2) (HDMI in); (x2), USB Type A-1 (2.0/Power Supply1.5A/Service), USB Type A-3 (2.0/Wireless Dongle) (USB Type A); USB Type C ((x1), Display Port with PD out 5V/1A); 1 × RS232 in (DB-9pin)
  • Dimensions296*119.6*229 mm → 303.5 x 112.4 x 234.5 mm
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Exact model: ah700st-1HE · exact AH700ST UK manufacturer catalogue configuration

Sources: 52 of 53 specifications cited.

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  • Manufacturer image and brightness claims are not an independent picture-quality test. Physical imager pixels, input limits, measurement methods, bundled TV devices and regional accessories need their own stated source scope; no overall winner or current stock is established.BenQ AH700ST — official UK technical specifications
Key specification sources
Projected resolution1080P (1920x1080)
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Manufacturer specification

Source label Resolution. This is the manufacturer display/projected-image claim; it does not independently establish the physical DMD/imager pixel grid. Accepted signal resolution remains separate.

BenQ AH700ST — official UK technical specifications
Brightness4000 ANSI lumens
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Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer claim. Actual published method: ANSI lumens. Centre brightness, dynamic contrast and other lumen methods remain separate; no conversion or measured performance is asserted. Manufacturer section Display. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: Brightness (ANSI lumens).

BenQ AH700ST — official UK technical specifications
Throw ratio0.69-0.83
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BenQ AH700ST — official UK technical specifications
Weight3300 g
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Manufacturer Net Weight (kg): 3.3 Kg +/- 100g. Kilograms normalized to grams; packaging/gross mass and separately listed accessories are not substituted.

BenQ AH700ST — official UK technical specifications
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BenQ AK700ST — exact-model official product image.

BenQ AK700ST

Compared with yours · BenQ LW500

  • Projected resolutionWXGA (1280x800) → 4K UHD (3840×2160)
  • Brightness2000 ANSI lumens → 4000 ANSI lumens
  • Throw ratio1.55-1.7 → 0.69-0.83
  • Weight2300 g → 3400 g
  • Light sourceLED → Laser
2 more differences
  • ConnectionsHDMI-1 (1.4b/HDCP1.4), HDMI-2 (1.4a/HDCP1.4) (HDMI in); (x1), USB Type A-1 (2.0/Power Supply1.5A/Service) (USB Type A); 1 × RS232 in (DB-9pin); 1 × Audio out (3.5mm Mini Jack) → (x2), HDMI-1 (2.0b/HDCP2.2), HDMI-2 (2.0b/HDCP2.2) (HDMI in); (x2), USB Type A-1 (2.0/Power Supply1.5A/Service), USB Type A-3 (2.0/Wireless Dongle) (USB Type A); USB Type C ((x1), Display Port with PD out 5V/1A); 1 × RS232 in (DB-9pin)
  • Dimensions296*119.6*229 mm → 303.5 x 112.4 x 234.5 mm
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Full comparison vs BenQ AK800ST

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Exact model: AK700ST-001 · exact AK700ST UK manufacturer catalogue configuration

Sources: 52 of 53 specifications cited.

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  • Manufacturer image and brightness claims are not an independent picture-quality test. Physical imager pixels, input limits, measurement methods, bundled TV devices and regional accessories need their own stated source scope; no overall winner or current stock is established.BenQ AK700ST — official UK technical specifications
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Projected resolution4K UHD (3840×2160)
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Manufacturer specification

Source label Resolution. This is the manufacturer display/projected-image claim; it does not independently establish the physical DMD/imager pixel grid. Accepted signal resolution remains separate.

BenQ AK700ST — official UK technical specifications
Brightness4000 ANSI lumens
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Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer claim. Actual published method: ANSI lumens. Centre brightness, dynamic contrast and other lumen methods remain separate; no conversion or measured performance is asserted. Manufacturer section Display. Original units, optical/digital basis, input modes, test qualifications and regional accessory scope retained. No apparent source error is silently corrected. Source field: Brightness (ANSI lumens).

BenQ AK700ST — official UK technical specifications
Throw ratio0.69-0.83
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BenQ AK700ST — official UK technical specifications
Weight3400 g
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Manufacturer Net Weight (kg): 3.4 Kg +/- 100g. Kilograms normalized to grams; packaging/gross mass and separately listed accessories are not substituted.

BenQ AK700ST — official UK technical specifications
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