The difference that matters
The Panasonic PT-VMZ6ST is brighter (6,200 lumens against 5,100). The BenQ LK936ST lists higher resolution (4K UHD). The BenQ LK936ST costs $660 less at the prices we observed.
Side by side
| Specification | BenQ LK936ST | Panasonic PT-VMZ6ST |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 5,100 lm | 6,200 lm |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Native aspect | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Throw ratio | 0.8–1.1:1 | 0.797–1.01:1 |
| Distance for a 10.5 × 8 ft 4:3 screen | 11′ 2″ | 10′ 1″ |
| Brightness on that screen | 46 fL | 62 fL |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Rated life | 20,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Zoom | 1.3× | 1.2× optical |
| Lens shift | — | Horizontal and vertical |
| Input lag | About 17 ms (1080p game mode) | — |
| Price seen | $4,899 | $5,559 |
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 LK936ST
Choose the BenQ LK936ST if image detail matters most or price leads the decision.
Panasonic PT-VMZ6ST
Choose the Panasonic PT-VMZ6ST if your room has ambient light or a large screen.
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