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ASUS ZenBeam L2 vs BenQ GV31

ASUS ZenBeam L2 is brighter, lighter and in stock. BenQ GV31 is $100 cheaper and quieter.

ASUS ZenBeam L2$699 · Amazon
Buy
BenQ GV31MSRP $599
Key differences
White light outputANSI
400 lm ANSI300 lm ANSI
Lowest input lag
—45 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR10—
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
MSRP
$699.99$599
Best price
$699—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.7 m2.7 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
400 lm ANSI300 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
960 lm (LED lumens)—
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.23 in0.23 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
400:1100,000:1
Colour gamut
—Rec. 709 98% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)
8 bit8 bit
HDR formats
HDR10—
Light source
Light source
LEDLED
Emitter
RGB LED—
Light-source life
30,000 h20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Optics
Throw ratio
1.2:11.2:1
Image size
30–120 in30–120 in
Projection offset
100%100%
Zoom
NoneNone
Focal length
—6.26 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.7
Focus
Motorised—
Autofocus
YesYes
Autofocus runs
When moved—
Vertical keystone
40°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner—
Auto setup
Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance—
Motion & gaming
Input lag
—1080p: 60 Hz 45 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) · HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4, internal)
Other video inputs
USB-C (DisplayPort)USB-C (DisplayPort)
Max input resolution
4K UHD1080p
USB media playback
—Yes
Horizontal scan
—25–85 kHz
Vertical scan
—22–62 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
—5.0
Smart platform
Android TVAndroid TV
OS version
1211
Google-certified
YesYes
Chipset
Amlogic S905Y4—
RAM
2 GB—
Storage
16 GB—
Security updates until
31 Dec 202631 Dec 2026
Netflix
Via dongleVia dongle
Casting
Chromecast built-inChromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
10 WUp to 16 W
Speakers
12
Layout
Mono2.1
Tuned by
Harman Kardon—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Bluetooth3.5 mm, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
—Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
132 × 132 × 172 mm131 × 191 × 203 mm
Weight
1,570 g1,700 g
Colours
Blue—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand
Foot, 8° tiltBase, 135° tilt
Tripod socket
YesYes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–90%RH10–90%RH
Altitude
—2,000 m
Power draw
Max 90 W45 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W—
Power supply
External adapterExternal adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
USB-C PD in
60 W—
USB-C PD out
7.5 W—
Battery
65 Wh—
Battery runtime
210 minAbout 180 min
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
CE, FCC, RCM—
Warranty
2 yr3 yr
User manual
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Projectors/L2/E25011_ZenBeam_L2_EM_V3_WEB.pdf?model=L2https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/GV31/GV31_UM_EN_230616163647.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Carry case, Streaming donglePower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card
Remote
Bluetooth—
ASUS ZenBeam L2$699 · Amazon
Buy
BenQ GV31MSRP $599