Comparison
AK800ST vs LU935ST
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A side-by-side look at how the BenQ AK800ST and BenQ LU935ST compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.
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Specifications
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Image
| Spec | AK800ST | LU935ST |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840×2160) | WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10 |
| Lumens | 5,000 ANSI | 5,500 ANSI |
| Color | 97% Rec. 709; Golf, Bright Golf and HDR Golf picture modes | — |
- ResolutionAK800ST4K UHD (3840×2160)LU935STWUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10
- LumensAK800ST5,000 ANSILU935ST5,500 ANSI
- ColorAK800ST97% Rec. 709; Golf, Bright Golf and HDR Golf picture modesLU935ST—
Hardware
| Spec | AK800ST | LU935ST |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours; 30,000 Eco) | Laser (20,000 hours) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.69–0.83 (1.2× motorized zoom); BenQ's manual table starts at 0.695 | 0.81–0.89 (1.1× manual zoom) |
| Lens Shift | None — fixed 102.5% offset | Vertical ±60%, horizontal ±23% (manual) |
| Fan Noise | 34/29 dB (normal/eco, BenQ spec) | — |
| Weight | 5.9 kg (13 lb) | — |
| Dimensions | — | 16.38 × 13.83 × 6.56 in (W × D × H) |
- Light SourceAK800STLaser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours; 30,000 Eco)LU935STLaser (20,000 hours)
- Throw RatioAK800ST0.69–0.83 (1.2× motorized zoom); BenQ's manual table starts at 0.695LU935ST0.81–0.89 (1.1× manual zoom)
- Lens ShiftAK800STNone — fixed 102.5% offsetLU935STVertical ±60%, horizontal ±23% (manual)
- Fan NoiseAK800ST34/29 dB (normal/eco, BenQ spec)LU935ST—
- WeightAK800ST5.9 kg (13 lb)LU935ST—
- DimensionsAK800ST—LU935ST16.38 × 13.83 × 6.56 in (W × D × H)
Performance
| Spec | AK800ST | LU935ST |
|---|---|---|
| Input Lag | 18.1 ms at 4K/60Hz; 4.8 ms at 1080p/240Hz | 33.4 ms at 1080p/60Hz (BenQ's spec table; a marketing line on the page claims under 17 ms) |
- Input LagAK800ST18.1 ms at 4K/60Hz; 4.8 ms at 1080p/240HzLU935ST33.4 ms at 1080p/60Hz (BenQ's spec table; a marketing line on the page claims under 17 ms)
Software
| Spec | AK800ST | LU935ST |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Features | Golf Mode 2.0, Auto Screen Fit 2.0 (flat and curved screens; automatic under 13.1 ft from the screen, Smart Warping beyond), autofocus, Golf Scene Memory (5 profiles) | — |
- Golf FeaturesAK800STGolf Mode 2.0, Auto Screen Fit 2.0 (flat and curved screens; automatic under 13.1 ft from the screen, Smart Warping beyond), autofocus, Golf Scene Memory (5 profiles)LU935ST—
Requirements
| Spec | AK800ST | LU935ST |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | — | 100 in (16:10) at about 5.7–6.3 ft (BenQ's manual) |
- Throw DistanceAK800ST—LU935ST100 in (16:10) at about 5.7–6.3 ft (BenQ's manual)
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Better for AK800ST
- Showroom
5,000 lumens with BenQ's full golf feature set, for $900 less than the LK936ST and with BenQ's newer golf features; it gives up the LK936ST's lens shift.
- Performance Seeker
Brightness that holds up with the lights on, Golf Mode 2.0 and published low lag, with a zoom lens to fit the image from a range of mounting positions.
- Family Setup
Bright enough that the room does not need to be dark, with saved scene profiles for golf, movies and games.
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