BenQ GP500 vs LG CineBeam HU70LA
 BenQ GP500MSRP $1,799 |  LG CineBeam HU70LAMSRP $1,799 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 1,500 lm ANSI | — |
| Throw ratio | 1–1.3:1 | 1.2–1.5:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 25 msDerived | 43 msDerived |
| HDR formats | HDR10, + HLG | HDR10 |
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Max 30 dB(A) · Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A) |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.2–2.9 m | 2.7–3.3 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 1,500 lmDerived | — |
| White light output | 1,500 lm ANSI | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 1,500 lm |
| Brightness uniformity | — | 85% |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.47 in |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | — |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) |
| Colour wheel segments | — | 0 |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 100,000:1 | 150,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 97% coverage · DCI-P3 90% coverage | DCI-P3 77% coverage |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, + HLG | HDR10 |
| Tone mapping | — | Dynamic |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | — | Dynamic Tone Mapping |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Greyscale control points | — | 21 |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | No |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Emitter | — | 4-channel LED |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | 30,000 h |
| Light output control | — | Steps |
| Warm-up time | — | 12 s |
| Cool-down time | — | 2 s |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1–1.3:1 | 1.2–1.5:1 |
| Image size | 40–200 in | 60–140 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | 100% |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3×Derived | 1.25×Derived |
| Focal length | 10.6–13.7 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.8–1.85 | — |
| Focus | — | Motorised |
| Autofocus | Yes | — |
| Vertical lens shift | — | None |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | None |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | — |
| Horizontal keystone | 40° | — |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Auto setup | Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Frame interpolation at 4K | — | Yes |
| Max input refresh | — | 1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | — | 120 HzDerived |
| Max refresh at 4K | — | 60 HzDerived |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 25 ms · 120 Hz 28 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 25 ms | 4K UHD: 60 Hz 43 ms |
| Lowest input lag | 25 msDerived | 43 msDerived |
| Input lag at 4K 60 Hz | 25 msDerived | 43 msDerived |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (ARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal) | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| Other video inputs | — | USB-C (DisplayPort) |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | DCI 4K |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Horizontal scan | 15–135 kHz | 26.97–135 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | 23.97–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | — |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| Smart platform | Android TV | webOS |
| OS version | 10 | 4.5 |
| Netflix | — | Built in |
| Casting | + Chromecast built-in, + AirPlay 2 | + Miracast, + DLNA |
| Smart home | — | Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 20 W | 6 W |
| Speakers | 4 | 2 |
| Layout | — | Stereo |
| Tuned by | treVolo | — |
| Audio formats | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, + HDMI ARC, Bluetooth | 3.5 mm, Optical, + HDMI eARC, Bluetooth |
| HDMI audio return | ARCDerived | eARCDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | Yes |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 260 × 267 × 183 mm | 314 × 210 × 95 mm |
| Weight | 5,400 g | 3,200 g |
| Colours | — | Black, White |
| Orientations | Ceiling, + Rear | + Table, Ceiling |
| Sealed optical engine | — | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 0–80%RH |
| Altitude | — | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 180 W | Max 210 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Power supply | — | External adapter |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Max 30 dB(A) · Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | — | RG2 |
| Marks | — | CE |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 1 yr (light source 1 yr) |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/GP500/GP500_UM_EN_221018160814.pdf | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11022.pdf |
| Firmware | — | 04.00.14 (Jun 2023) |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + Warranty card | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries |
| Remote | IR · Bluetooth | Backlit |