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BenQ AK700ST vs Epson EH-LS7000

What AK700ST does better (4) and where EH-LS7000 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

BenQ AK700ST
BenQ · 2026AK700ST
8.0Score
4 advantages≈ US$2,900
vs
Epson EH-LS7000
Epson · 2026EH-LS7000
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$3,200
Higher score
9.5Picture8.5
5.9Noise, lifetime & portability7.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

AK700STEH-LS7000
304 × 112234440 × 160315
AK700STEH-LS7000Difference
Height112 mm160 mm−48 mm
Width304 mm440 mm−136 mm
Depth234 mm315 mm−81 mm
Weight3.4 kg8 kg−4.6 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is AK700ST better than EH-LS7000?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 3,600 lm+11%
  2. Weight3.4 kg vs 8 kg2.4×
  3. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  4. Power consumption212 W vs 260 W+23%

Why is EH-LS7000 better than AK700ST?

  1. Fan noise32 dB vs 25 dB+28%
  2. Optical zoom1.2× vs 1.63×+36%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ AK700STBenQ AK700ST≈ US$2,9008.0
Epson EH-LS7000Epson EH-LS7000≈ US$3,2009.3
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLP3LCD
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm3,600 lm
Native contrast ratio3,000,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—5,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Colour gamut (Rec.709)95%—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
Gaming
Input lag8.4 ms—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.69:11.32:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)0.83:12.15:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.53 m2.92 m
Smallest image size—40″
Optical zoom1.2×1.63×
Lens shift—Vertical and horizontal
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W—
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB port—Yes
Ethernet (LAN)—Yes
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption212 W260 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB25 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB22 dB
Weight3.4 kg8 kg
Width304 mm440 mm
Height112 mm160 mm
Depth234 mm315 mm
ColoursBlack—
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