Comparison
AK900ST vs PowerLite L890E
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A side-by-side look at how the BenQ AK900ST and Epson PowerLite L890E 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 | AK900ST | PowerLite L890E |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840×2160) | WUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K) |
| Lumens | 6,000 ANSI | 8,000 (ISO 21118; color light output the same) |
| Color | 97% Rec. 709; Golf, Bright Golf and HDR Golf picture modes | — |
- ResolutionAK900ST4K UHD (3840×2160)PowerLite L890EWUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K)
- LumensAK900ST6,000 ANSIPowerLite L890E8,000 (ISO 21118; color light output the same)
- ColorAK900ST97% Rec. 709; Golf, Bright Golf and HDR Golf picture modesPowerLite L890E—
Hardware
| Spec | AK900ST | PowerLite L890E |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours; 30,000 Eco) | Laser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.81–0.89 (1.1× motorized zoom) | 1.35–2.20 (1.6× manual zoom) |
| Lens Shift | V ±60% / H ±23% | Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift) |
| Fan Noise | 34/29 dB (normal/eco, BenQ spec) | — |
| Weight | 10.2 kg (22.5 lb) | — |
| Models | — | L890E (white, V11HB24020) and L895E (black, V11HB24120), identical specs |
| Dimensions | — | 17.32 × 13.39 × 5.43 in (W × D × H, including feet) |
- Light SourceAK900STLaser, IP5X sealed (20,000 hours; 30,000 Eco)PowerLite L890ELaser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended)
- Throw RatioAK900ST0.81–0.89 (1.1× motorized zoom)PowerLite L890E1.35–2.20 (1.6× manual zoom)
- Lens ShiftAK900STV ±60% / H ±23%PowerLite L890EVertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift)
- Fan NoiseAK900ST34/29 dB (normal/eco, BenQ spec)PowerLite L890E—
- WeightAK900ST10.2 kg (22.5 lb)PowerLite L890E—
- ModelsAK900ST—PowerLite L890EL890E (white, V11HB24020) and L895E (black, V11HB24120), identical specs
- DimensionsAK900ST—PowerLite L890E17.32 × 13.39 × 5.43 in (W × D × H, including feet)
Performance
| Spec | AK900ST | PowerLite L890E |
|---|---|---|
| Input Lag | 18.1 ms at 4K/60Hz; 4.8 ms at 1080p/240Hz | — |
- Input LagAK900ST18.1 ms at 4K/60Hz; 4.8 ms at 1080p/240HzPowerLite L890E—
Software
| Spec | AK900ST | PowerLite L890E |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | — |
| Geometry | — | Curved-surface correction |
- Golf FeaturesAK900STGolf 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)PowerLite L890E—
- GeometryAK900ST—PowerLite L890ECurved-surface correction
Requirements
| Spec | AK900ST | PowerLite L890E |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | — | 80 in (16:10) at 2.33–3.78 m (7.6–12.4 ft), per Epson's spec sheet |
- Throw DistanceAK900ST—PowerLite L890E80 in (16:10) at 2.33–3.78 m (7.6–12.4 ft), per Epson's spec sheet
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Better for AK900ST
- Showroom
6,000 lumens with lens shift and BenQ's golf features, in the throw the LK936ST used. For a premium room with windows or a large screen, this is BenQ's current top answer.
- Performance Seeker
Bright enough for data review with the lights on, 18 ms of lag at 4K, and Auto Screen Fit to keep the image square on the screen without a calibration session.
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