Comparison
LU960ST2 vs ZK810TST
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A side-by-side look at how the BenQ LU960ST2 and Optoma ZK810TST 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 | ZK810TST |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10 | 4K UHD (3840×2160) |
| Lumens | 5,200 ANSI | 8,500 (7,200 ANSI) |
| 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), 16:10ZK810TST4K UHD (3840×2160)
- LumensLU960ST25,200 ANSIZK810TST8,500 (7,200 ANSI)
- Screen SizeLU960ST2About 82–205 in (BenQ's datasheet and manual)ZK810TST—
- Picture ModeLU960ST2Simulator mode (BenQ: settings for blending multiple projectors, not a golf preset)ZK810TST—
Hardware
| Spec | LU960ST2 | ZK810TST |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser (20,000 hours normal) | DuraCore MultiColor laser (30,000 hours) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.5:1 (fixed) | 0.65–0.75 (1.15× motorized zoom) |
| Lens Shift | Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (BenQ's manual; its spec page says ±55% / ±23%) | Motorized; vertical ±50%, horizontal ±18% (datasheet; the page says ±55% / ±25%) |
| Dimensions | 18.88 × 15.83 × 7.2 in (W × D × H) | 19.13 × 17.03 × 7.3 in (W × D × H, datasheet) |
- Light SourceLU960ST2Laser (20,000 hours normal)ZK810TSTDuraCore MultiColor laser (30,000 hours)
- Throw RatioLU960ST20.5:1 (fixed)ZK810TST0.65–0.75 (1.15× motorized zoom)
- Lens ShiftLU960ST2Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (BenQ's manual; its spec page says ±55% / ±23%)ZK810TSTMotorized; vertical ±50%, horizontal ±18% (datasheet; the page says ±55% / ±25%)
- DimensionsLU960ST218.88 × 15.83 × 7.2 in (W × D × H)ZK810TST19.13 × 17.03 × 7.3 in (W × D × H, datasheet)
Requirements
| Spec | LU960ST2 | ZK810TST |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | 100 in (16:10) at about 3.5 ft (BenQ's manual) | 100 in at about 4.7–5.4 ft, from the ratio |
- Throw DistanceLU960ST2100 in (16:10) at about 3.5 ft (BenQ's manual)ZK810TST100 in at about 4.7–5.4 ft, from the ratio
Performance
| Spec | LU960ST2 | ZK810TST |
|---|---|---|
| Input Lag | 16.7 ms at 60Hz; 8.3 ms at 1080p/120Hz (BenQ) | 16.8 ms at 4K/60Hz and 4.5 ms at 1080p/240Hz with Gaming Mode on; up to 50.2 ms with it off (Optoma's manual) |
- Input LagLU960ST216.7 ms at 60Hz; 8.3 ms at 1080p/120Hz (BenQ)ZK810TST16.8 ms at 4K/60Hz and 4.5 ms at 1080p/240Hz with Gaming Mode on; up to 50.2 ms with it off (Optoma's manual)
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Better for ZK810TST
- Showroom
4K, a short throw, 7,200 ANSI lumens and motorized lens shift in one unit: the projector for a very large showroom screen in a lit room, at a price to match.
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