Comparison
LU960ST2 vs PowerLite L790SE
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A side-by-side look at how the BenQ LU960ST2 and Epson PowerLite L790SE 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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| Spec | LU960ST2 | PowerLite L790SE |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10 | WUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K) |
| Lumens | 5,200 ANSI | 7,000 (ISO 21118; color light output the same) |
| Screen Size | About 82–205 in (BenQ's datasheet and manual) | — |
| Picture Mode | Simulator mode (BenQ: settings for blending multiple projectors, not a golf preset) | — |
- ResolutionLU960ST2WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10PowerLite L790SEWUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K)
- LumensLU960ST25,200 ANSIPowerLite L790SE7,000 (ISO 21118; color light output the same)
- Screen SizeLU960ST2About 82–205 in (BenQ's datasheet and manual)PowerLite L790SE—
- Picture ModeLU960ST2Simulator mode (BenQ: settings for blending multiple projectors, not a golf preset)PowerLite L790SE—
Hardware
| Spec | LU960ST2 | PowerLite L790SE |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser (20,000 hours normal) | Laser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.5:1 (fixed) | 0.79–1.36 (1.7× manual zoom) |
| Lens Shift | Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (BenQ's manual; its spec page says ±55% / ±23%) | Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift) |
| Dimensions | 18.88 × 15.83 × 7.2 in (W × D × H) | 17.32 × 14.25 × 5.94 in (W × D × H, including feet) |
| Models | — | L790SE (white, V11HB26020) and L795SE (black, V11HB26120), identical specs |
- Light SourceLU960ST2Laser (20,000 hours normal)PowerLite L790SELaser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended)
- Throw RatioLU960ST20.5:1 (fixed)PowerLite L790SE0.79–1.36 (1.7× manual zoom)
- Lens ShiftLU960ST2Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (BenQ's manual; its spec page says ±55% / ±23%)PowerLite L790SEVertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift)
- DimensionsLU960ST218.88 × 15.83 × 7.2 in (W × D × H)PowerLite L790SE17.32 × 14.25 × 5.94 in (W × D × H, including feet)
- ModelsLU960ST2—PowerLite L790SEL790SE (white, V11HB26020) and L795SE (black, V11HB26120), identical specs
Requirements
| Spec | LU960ST2 | PowerLite L790SE |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | 100 in (16:10) at about 3.5 ft (BenQ's manual) | 100 in (16:10) at about 5.7–9.6 ft (Epson's throw table: 1.72–2.94 m) |
- Throw DistanceLU960ST2100 in (16:10) at about 3.5 ft (BenQ's manual)PowerLite L790SE100 in (16:10) at about 5.7–9.6 ft (Epson's throw table: 1.72–2.94 m)
Performance
| Spec | LU960ST2 | PowerLite L790SE |
|---|---|---|
| Input Lag | 16.7 ms at 60Hz; 8.3 ms at 1080p/120Hz (BenQ) | — |
- Input LagLU960ST216.7 ms at 60Hz; 8.3 ms at 1080p/120Hz (BenQ)PowerLite L790SE—
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