Comparison
LU960ST2 vs ZU920TST
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A side-by-side look at how the BenQ LU960ST2 and Optoma ZU920TST 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 | ZU920TST |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10 | WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10 |
| Lumens | 5,200 ANSI | 9,800 (8,200 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), 16:10ZU920TSTWUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10
- LumensLU960ST25,200 ANSIZU920TST9,800 (8,200 ANSI)
- Screen SizeLU960ST2About 82–205 in (BenQ's datasheet and manual)ZU920TST—
- Picture ModeLU960ST2Simulator mode (BenQ: settings for blending multiple projectors, not a golf preset)ZU920TST—
Hardware
| Spec | LU960ST2 | ZU920TST |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser (20,000 hours normal) | DuraCore 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 ±55%, horizontal ±25% from a centred image |
| Dimensions | 18.88 × 15.83 × 7.2 in (W × D × H) | 19.13 × 16.83 × 7.3 in (W × D × H, with lens and feet, manual; the page says 19.13 × 16.43 × 6.93) |
- Light SourceLU960ST2Laser (20,000 hours normal)ZU920TSTDuraCore laser (30,000 hours)
- Throw RatioLU960ST20.5:1 (fixed)ZU920TST0.65–0.75 (1.15× motorized zoom)
- Lens ShiftLU960ST2Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (BenQ's manual; its spec page says ±55% / ±23%)ZU920TSTMotorized; vertical ±55%, horizontal ±25% from a centred image
- DimensionsLU960ST218.88 × 15.83 × 7.2 in (W × D × H)ZU920TST19.13 × 16.83 × 7.3 in (W × D × H, with lens and feet, manual; the page says 19.13 × 16.43 × 6.93)
Requirements
| Spec | LU960ST2 | ZU920TST |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | 100 in (16:10) at about 3.5 ft (BenQ's manual) | 100 in (16:10) at about 4.6–5.3 ft, from the ratio |
- Throw DistanceLU960ST2100 in (16:10) at about 3.5 ft (BenQ's manual)ZU920TST100 in (16:10) at about 4.6–5.3 ft, from the ratio
Performance
| Spec | LU960ST2 | ZU920TST |
|---|---|---|
| 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)ZU920TST—
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