BenQ GP500 vs Sony VPL-HW45ES
 BenQ GP500MSRP $1,799 |  MSRP $1,999 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 1,500 lm ANSI | — |
| Throw ratio | 1–1.3:1 | 1.36–2.16:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 25 msDerived | — |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Light source | LED | Lamp |
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Eco 22 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $1,799 | MSRP $1,999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.2–2.9 m | 3.0–4.8 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 1,500 lmDerived | — |
| White light output | 1,500 lm ANSI | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 1,800 lm |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | LCoS |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.61 in |
| Panel alignment | — | Zone-by-zone |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | None |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 100,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | None |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 97% coverage · DCI-P3 90% coverage | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | — |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, + 2.6 | 2.2, 2.4, + Custom |
| Colour temperature presets | — | D93, D65, D55, Custom |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, + Frame sequential | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, + 2D → 3D |
| 3D glasses sync | — | RF |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | Lamp |
| Lamp power | — | 215 W |
| Replacement lamp | — | LMP-H210 |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | 6,000 h eco |
| Light output control | — | Steps |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1–1.3:1 | 1.36–2.16:1 |
| Image size | 40–200 in | 40–300 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3×Derived | 1.59×Derived |
| Focal length | 10.6–13.7 mm | 18.7–29.7 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.8–1.85 | 2.52–3.02 |
| Focus | — | Manual |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Vertical lens shift | — | ±71% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | ±25% |
| Motorised lens shift | — | No |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | — |
| Horizontal keystone | 40° | — |
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Auto setup | Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Black frame insertion | — | Yes |
| Max input refresh | — | 1080p: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | — | 60 HzDerived |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 25 ms · 120 Hz 28 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 25 ms | — |
| Lowest input lag | 25 msDerived | — |
| Input lag at 4K 60 Hz | 25 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 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | — |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | 1080p |
| Control ports | — | RS-232, Wired IR |
| Horizontal scan | 15–135 kHz | 19–72 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | 48–92 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | — |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Smart platform | Android TV | — |
| OS version | 10 | — |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2 | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 20 W | — |
| Speakers | 4 | 0 |
| Tuned by | treVolo | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth | — |
| HDMI audio return | ARCDerived | — |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 260 × 267 × 183 mm | 407 × 464 × 179 mm |
| Weight | 5,400 g | 9,000 g |
| Colours | — | Black, White |
| Orientations | Ceiling, Rear | + Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Exhaust | — | Front |
| Dust filter | — | Washable |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 35–85%RH |
| Altitude | — | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 180 W | Max 310 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.4 W |
| 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) | Eco 22 dB(A) |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/GP500/GP500_UM_EN_221018160814.pdf | https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/PDFs/VPL-HW45/B_UserManual1.PDF |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card | — |
| Remote | IR · Bluetooth | Backlit |