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BenQ AH500ST vs Optoma Photon Beam PK53ST 4K

What AH500ST does better (2) and where Photon Beam PK53ST 4K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

BenQ AH500ST
BenQ · 2026AH500ST
6.1Score
2 advantages
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Optoma Photon Beam PK53ST 4K
Optoma · 2026Photon Beam PK53ST 4K
1 advantage≈ US$1,550
7.7Picture8.5

Why is AH500ST better than Photon Beam PK53ST 4K?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 3,800 h5.3×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 3,800 lm+5%

Why is Photon Beam PK53ST 4K better than AH500ST?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Specifications

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Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaser—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm3,800 lm
Native contrast ratio3,000,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—500,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)83%—
Gaming
Input lag16.7 ms—
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.5:1—
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.11 m—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs2—
USB portNo—
Ethernet (LAN)No—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputNo—
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption250 W—
Light source life20,000 h3,800 h
Design & noise
Width320 mm—
Height131 mm—
Depth255 mm—
ColoursBlack—
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