BenQ AH500ST vs Optoma UHZ66
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Choosing between the BenQ AH500ST and Optoma UHZ66? Both compete in the Projector segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The BenQ AH500ST scores higher in value. The Optoma UHZ66 leads in gaming performance, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in video quality, ease of use.
The Optoma UHZ66 holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the BenQ AH500ST may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the Optoma UHZ66 is the stronger choice — it leads in 3 of 6 scored dimensions. The BenQ AH500ST makes more sense if you prioritize the 1 dimension where it leads.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
BenQ AH500ST
Optoma UHZ66
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Native Resolution | 1080p | 4K |
| Technology | DLP | DLP |
| Throw Ratio Min | 0.499 | 1.4 |
| Throw Ratio Max | 0.499 | 2.24 |
| Lens Shift V | — | 16% |
| Lens Shift H | — | — |
| ANSI Lumens | 4000 | 4000 |
| CLO Lumens | — | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 3000000:1 | 500000:1 |
| HDR Support | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Input Lag | 16.7ms | 4.4ms |
| Lamp Life | 38000hrs | 30000hrs |
| Light Source | laser | laser |
| Lens Quality | — | — |
| Tone Mapping | — | — |
| Ultra Short Throw | Yes | No |
| Chip Size | — | — |
| Color Depth | 30bit | — |
| Zoom Ratio | 1 | 1.6 |
| Zoom Type | fixed | manual |
| Focus Type | — | — |
| Noise (Normal) | 35dB | 35dB |
| Noise (Eco) | 32dB | 28dB |
| Power Draw | 250W | 185W |
| HDMI Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 3D Support | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Power | 10W | 15W |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Streaming Apps | Yes | No |
| Lens Memory | No | No |
| 12V Trigger | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Frame Interpolation | No | No |
| Native Aspect | — | 16:9 |
Key Differences
- Native Resolution: BenQ AH500ST at 1080p vs Optoma UHZ66 at 4K
- Contrast Ratio: BenQ AH500ST at 3000000:1 vs Optoma UHZ66 at 500000:1
- Throw Ratio Max: BenQ AH500ST at 0.499 vs Optoma UHZ66 at 2.24
- Input Lag: BenQ AH500ST at 16.7ms vs Optoma UHZ66 at 4.4ms. Sub-20ms is excellent for gaming. Above 40ms feels sluggish. Only matters for interactive content — film and TV don't benefit from low input lag.
- Throw Ratio Min: BenQ AH500ST at 0.499 vs Optoma UHZ66 at 1.4
Which Should You Choose?
Choose BenQ AH500ST if you want:
- + better throw ratio min
- + better contrast ratio
- + better lamp life
Choose Optoma UHZ66 if you want:
- + better input lag — sub-20ms is excellent for gaming
- + better noise (eco)
- + better power draw
See Where These Rank
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