Comparison
LU960ST2 vs PT-VMZ6ST
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A side-by-side look at how the BenQ LU960ST2 and Panasonic PT-VMZ6ST 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 | PT-VMZ6ST |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10 | WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10; 3LCD (three 0.64-in panels); 4K input shown at 1920×1200 |
| Lumens | 5,200 ANSI | 6,200 (ISO 21118 and ANSI; 6,600 center) |
| 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), 16:10PT-VMZ6STWUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10; 3LCD (three 0.64-in panels); 4K input shown at 1920×1200
- LumensLU960ST25,200 ANSIPT-VMZ6ST6,200 (ISO 21118 and ANSI; 6,600 center)
- Screen SizeLU960ST2About 82–205 in (BenQ's datasheet and manual)PT-VMZ6ST—
- Picture ModeLU960ST2Simulator mode (BenQ: settings for blending multiple projectors, not a golf preset)PT-VMZ6ST—
Hardware
| Spec | LU960ST2 | PT-VMZ6ST |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser (20,000 hours normal) | Laser (20,000 hours to half brightness; 24,000 in Eco) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.5:1 (fixed) | 0.797–1.01 (1.2× manual zoom, powered focus) |
| Lens Shift | Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (BenQ's manual; its spec page says ±55% / ±23%) | Vertical +50% (one direction), horizontal ±20% |
| Dimensions | 18.88 × 15.83 × 7.2 in (W × D × H) | 16.3 × 16.69 × 6.57 in (W × D × H, with feet) |
| Models | — | PT-VMZ6STU7 (white) and PT-VMZ6STBU7 (black), identical specs |
- Light SourceLU960ST2Laser (20,000 hours normal)PT-VMZ6STLaser (20,000 hours to half brightness; 24,000 in Eco)
- Throw RatioLU960ST20.5:1 (fixed)PT-VMZ6ST0.797–1.01 (1.2× manual zoom, powered focus)
- Lens ShiftLU960ST2Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (BenQ's manual; its spec page says ±55% / ±23%)PT-VMZ6STVertical +50% (one direction), horizontal ±20%
- DimensionsLU960ST218.88 × 15.83 × 7.2 in (W × D × H)PT-VMZ6ST16.3 × 16.69 × 6.57 in (W × D × H, with feet)
- ModelsLU960ST2—PT-VMZ6STPT-VMZ6STU7 (white) and PT-VMZ6STBU7 (black), identical specs
Requirements
| Spec | LU960ST2 | PT-VMZ6ST |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | 100 in (16:10) at about 3.5 ft (BenQ's manual) | 100 in (16:10) at about 5.6–7.1 ft (Panasonic's throw table: 1.72–2.18 m) |
- Throw DistanceLU960ST2100 in (16:10) at about 3.5 ft (BenQ's manual)PT-VMZ6ST100 in (16:10) at about 5.6–7.1 ft (Panasonic's throw table: 1.72–2.18 m)
Performance
| Spec | LU960ST2 | PT-VMZ6ST |
|---|---|---|
| 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)PT-VMZ6ST—
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