BenQ AH700ST vs Sony VPL-XW5100ES Black
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Choosing between the BenQ AH700ST and Sony VPL-XW5100ES Black? 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 AH700ST scores higher in video quality, gaming performance, form factor, room fit. The Sony VPL-XW5100ES Black leads in value. They score similarly in ease of use.
The BenQ AH700ST offers higher brightness at 4000 ANSI lumens vs 2200, and different projection technologies (DLP vs LCoS-SXRD). More lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room. Below 2000 lumens needs a dedicated dark room; 3000+ handles ambient light. In a dedicated dark room, contrast ratio and color accuracy may matter more than raw brightness.
The BenQ AH700ST holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Sony VPL-XW5100ES Black 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 BenQ AH700ST is the stronger choice — it leads in 4 of 6 scored dimensions. The Sony VPL-XW5100ES Black makes more sense if you prioritize the 1 dimension where it leads.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Native Resolution | 1080p | 4K |
| Technology | DLP | LCoS-SXRD |
| Throw Ratio Min | 0.69 | 1.38 |
| Throw Ratio Max | 0.83 | 2.21 |
| Lens Shift V | — | 71% |
| Lens Shift H | — | 25% |
| ANSI Lumens | 4000 | 2200 |
| CLO Lumens | — | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 3000000:1 | 16000:1 |
| HDR Support | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Input Lag | 16.7ms | 21ms |
| Lamp Life | 20000hrs | 20000hrs |
| Light Source | laser | laser_phosphor |
| Lens Quality | — | — |
| Tone Mapping | — | — |
| Ultra Short Throw | No | No |
| Chip Size | — | 0.61" |
| Color Depth | 30bit | 10bit |
| Zoom Ratio | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Zoom Type | manual | Manual |
| Focus Type | — | Manual |
| Noise (Normal) | 32dB | 24dB |
| Noise (Eco) | 29dB | — |
| Power Draw | 192W | 295W |
| HDMI Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| 3D Support | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes | No |
| Speaker Power | 10W | — |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Streaming Apps | Yes | No |
| Lens Memory | No | No |
| 12V Trigger | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Frame Interpolation | No | Yes |
| Native Aspect | — | 16:9 |
Key Differences
- Native Resolution: BenQ AH700ST at 1080p vs Sony VPL-XW5100ES Black at 4K
- Contrast Ratio: BenQ AH700ST at 3000000:1 vs Sony VPL-XW5100ES Black at 16000:1
- Technology: BenQ AH700ST at DLP vs Sony VPL-XW5100ES Black at LCoS-SXRD
- Color Depth: BenQ AH700ST at 30bit vs Sony VPL-XW5100ES Black at 10bit
- Throw Ratio Max: BenQ AH700ST at 0.83 vs Sony VPL-XW5100ES Black at 2.21
Which Should You Choose?
Choose BenQ AH700ST if you want:
- + better throw ratio min
- + better ansi lumens — more lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room
- + better contrast ratio
- + better input lag — sub-20ms is excellent for gaming
Choose Sony VPL-XW5100ES Black if you want:
- + better noise (normal)
Specifications sourced from manufacturer datasheets and verified against retailer listings. Prices updated hourly from authorized retailers. Scoring uses our open methodology — products are never ranked, promoted, or suppressed based on affiliate commission rates.
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