The difference that matters
On the published figures these two are closely matched; decide on price, availability and ecosystem.
Side by side
| Specification | BenQ AW30ST | BenQ LW600ST+ |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 3,200 lm | 3,200 lm |
| Resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Native aspect | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Throw ratio | 0.72–0.87:1 | 0.72–0.87:1 |
| Distance for a 10.5 × 8 ft 4:3 screen | 9′ 1″ | 9′ 1″ |
| Brightness on that screen | 32 fL | 32 fL |
| Light source | Led | Led |
| Rated life | 20,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Zoom | 1.2× | 1.2× |
| Lens shift | — | — |
| Input lag | 33.4 ms (1080p 60 Hz) | About 33.4 ms (1080p 60 Hz) |
| Price seen | $1,199 | $1,199 |
Highlighted rows differ. Figures come from each product's sources; room depth, distances and brightness are FOREference calculations using the same method for both.
Which should you choose?
BenQ AW30ST
Choose the BenQ AW30ST if you prefer its maker, seller or ecosystem — the published figures do not favour it.
BenQ LW600ST+
Choose the BenQ LW600ST+ if you prefer its maker, seller or ecosystem — the published figures do not favour it.
Before you buy either
- Check the room: room size calculator and ceiling height calculator.
- Confirm what each seller includes — accessories, software trials and bundles change often.
- Read the limitations on each full reference page.
FOREference compares published specifications; we have not tested these products side by side. How we work · Disclosure