ASUS ZenBeam Latte L1 vs BenQ GV31
ASUS ZenBeam Latte L1$399 | MSRP $599 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light output | — | 300 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | 720p (1280 × 720) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Lowest input lag | — | 45 msDerived |
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) |
| Price | $399 | MSRP $599 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.7 m | 2.7 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | — | 300 lmDerived |
| White light output | — | 300 lm ANSI |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 300 lm (LED lumens) | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.23 in | 0.23 in |
| On-screen resolution | 720p (1280 × 720)Derived | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived |
| Native resolution | 720p (1280 × 720) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 400:1 | 100,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 120% area | Rec. 709 98% coverage |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 8 bit | 8 bit |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Emitter | RGB LED | — |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco |
| Warm-up time | 14.3 s | — |
| Cool-down time | 1.5 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Image size | 30–120 in | 30–120 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | 100% |
| Zoom | None | None |
| Focal length | — | 6.26 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 1.7 |
| Focus | Manual | — |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | 40° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Input lag | — | 1080p: 60 Hz 45 ms |
| Lowest input lag | — | 45 msDerived |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) · HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4, internal) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 1Derived | 1Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | HDMI 1.4Derived |
| Other video inputs | None | + USB-C (DisplayPort) |
| Max input resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Horizontal scan | 37.5–79.98 kHz | 25–85 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 24–75 Hz | 22–62 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Smart platform | Android (uncertified) | Android TV |
| OS version | — | 11 |
| Google-certified | No | Yes |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 16 GB | — |
| Security updates until | 31 Dec 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 |
| Netflix | — | Via dongle |
| Casting | + Miracast | + Chromecast built-in |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | Up to 16 W |
| Speakers | 2 | 2 |
| Layout | Stereo | 2.1 |
| Tuned by | Harman Kardon | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm, + Bluetooth |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | Yes |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 90 × 90 × 131 mm | 131 × 191 × 203 mm |
| Weight | 585 g | 1,700 g |
| Colours | Black, Grey | — |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Built-in stand | Stand, 5° tilt | Base, 135° tilt |
| Tripod socket | Yes | Yes |
| Exhaust | Side | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–90%RH | 10–90%RH |
| Altitude | — | 2,000 m |
| Power draw | Max 36 W | 45 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | — |
| Power supply | External adapter | External adapter |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Battery | 22 Wh | — |
| Battery runtime | 180 min | About 180 min |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Marks | CE, UKCA, FCC | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇦🇿 AZ 1 yr | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Projectors/L1/E25010_ZenBeam_Latte_L1_EM_WEB.pdf?model=L1 | https://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, + HDMI cable, + Carry case | Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card |
| Remote | IR | — |
