Comparison
LU960ST2 vs ZU820TST
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A side-by-side look at how the BenQ LU960ST2 and Optoma ZU820TST 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 | ZU820TST |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10 | WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10 |
| Lumens | 5,200 ANSI | 8,100 (6,900 ANSI) to plan on; Optoma's US page and US datasheet say 8,200, its Australian page and 2023 datasheet 8,100 |
| 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), 16:10ZU820TSTWUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10
- LumensLU960ST25,200 ANSIZU820TST8,100 (6,900 ANSI) to plan on; Optoma's US page and US datasheet say 8,200, its Australian page and 2023 datasheet 8,100
- Screen SizeLU960ST2About 82–205 in (BenQ's datasheet and manual)ZU820TST—
- Picture ModeLU960ST2Simulator mode (BenQ: settings for blending multiple projectors, not a golf preset)ZU820TST—
Hardware
| Spec | LU960ST2 | ZU820TST |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser (20,000 hours normal) | DuraCore laser (30,000 hours) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.5:1 (fixed) | 0.75–0.95 (1.26× motorized zoom) |
| Lens Shift | Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (BenQ's manual; its spec page says ±55% / ±23%) | Motorized; vertical ±50%, horizontal ±15% |
| Dimensions | 18.88 × 15.83 × 7.2 in (W × D × H) | 19.13 × 15.53 × 7.3 in (W × D × H) |
- Light SourceLU960ST2Laser (20,000 hours normal)ZU820TSTDuraCore laser (30,000 hours)
- Throw RatioLU960ST20.5:1 (fixed)ZU820TST0.75–0.95 (1.26× motorized zoom)
- Lens ShiftLU960ST2Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (BenQ's manual; its spec page says ±55% / ±23%)ZU820TSTMotorized; vertical ±50%, horizontal ±15%
- DimensionsLU960ST218.88 × 15.83 × 7.2 in (W × D × H)ZU820TST19.13 × 15.53 × 7.3 in (W × D × H)
Requirements
| Spec | LU960ST2 | ZU820TST |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | 100 in (16:10) at about 3.5 ft (BenQ's manual) | 100 in (16:10) at about 5.3–6.7 ft (Optoma's manual) |
- Throw DistanceLU960ST2100 in (16:10) at about 3.5 ft (BenQ's manual)ZU820TST100 in (16:10) at about 5.3–6.7 ft (Optoma's manual)
Performance
| Spec | LU960ST2 | ZU820TST |
|---|---|---|
| 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)ZU820TST—
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