BenQ AK700ST vs Epson Home Cinema 3800
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Choosing between the BenQ AK700ST and Epson Home Cinema 3800? 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 AK700ST scores higher in gaming performance, form factor, room fit. The Epson Home Cinema 3800 leads in value. They score similarly in video quality, ease of use.
The BenQ AK700ST offers higher brightness at 4000 ANSI lumens vs 3000, and different projection technologies (DLP vs 3LCD). 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 AK700ST holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Epson Home Cinema 3800 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 AK700ST is the stronger choice — it leads in 3 of 6 scored dimensions. The Epson Home Cinema 3800 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 | 4K | 4K |
| Technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Throw Ratio Min | 0.69 | 1.32 |
| Throw Ratio Max | 0.83 | 2.15 |
| Lens Shift V | — | 60% |
| Lens Shift H | — | 24% |
| ANSI Lumens | 4000 | 3000 |
| CLO Lumens | — | 3000 |
| Contrast Ratio | 3000000:1 | 100000:1 |
| HDR Support | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Input Lag | 16.7ms | 20.6ms |
| Lamp Life | 20000hrs | 3500hrs |
| Light Source | laser | lamp |
| Lens Quality | — | — |
| Tone Mapping | — | — |
| Ultra Short Throw | No | No |
| Chip Size | — | 0.61" |
| Color Depth | 30bit | 10bit |
| Zoom Ratio | 1.2 | 1.62 |
| Zoom Type | manual | Manual |
| Focus Type | — | Manual |
| Noise (Normal) | 32dB | 35dB |
| Noise (Eco) | 29dB | 24dB |
| Power Draw | 212W | 406W |
| HDMI Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 3D Support | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Power | 10W | 20W |
| 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 | No |
| Native Aspect | — | 16:9 |
Key Differences
- Contrast Ratio: BenQ AK700ST at 3000000:1 vs Epson Home Cinema 3800 at 100000:1
- Lamp Life: BenQ AK700ST at 20000hrs vs Epson Home Cinema 3800 at 3500hrs
- Technology: BenQ AK700ST at DLP vs Epson Home Cinema 3800 at 3LCD
- Color Depth: BenQ AK700ST at 30bit vs Epson Home Cinema 3800 at 10bit
- Throw Ratio Max: BenQ AK700ST at 0.83 vs Epson Home Cinema 3800 at 2.15
Which Should You Choose?
Choose BenQ AK700ST 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 Epson Home Cinema 3800 if you want:
- + better noise (eco)
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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