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BenQ GP500 vs X2-4K

BenQ GP500 is $1,110 cheaper and quieter. X2-4K is brighter, better for gaming and lighter.

BenQ GP500$789.99 · Amazon · Used
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X2-4K$1,899.99 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputANSI
1,500 lm ANSI2,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Throw ratio
1–1.3:10.69–0.83:1
Lowest input lag
25 msDerived4.2 msDerived
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,799$1,599
Best price
$789.99$1,899.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.2–2.9 m1.5–1.8 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
1,500 lm ANSI2,000 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—2,900 lm (LED lumens)
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.65 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
XPR 4-wayXPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
100,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 97% coverage · DCI-P3 90% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LEDLED
Emitter
—RGB LED
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco60,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
1–1.3:10.69–0.83:1
Image size
40–200 in60–120 in
Projection offset
100%105%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.3×Derived1.2×Derived
Focal length
10.6–13.7 mm10.2–12.25 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.8–1.852.53–2.73
Focus
—Manual
Autofocus
Yes—
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
40°40°
Horizontal keystone
40°40°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Grid warp
—Yes
Auto setup
Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Yes—
Max input refresh
—1080p: 240 Hz · 2560 × 1440: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 25 ms · 120 Hz 28 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 25 ms1080p: 240 Hz 4.2 ms
Gaming features
—ALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (ARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal)HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 1.4
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
Control ports
—RS-232
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz23–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
4.24.2
Ethernet
No—
Smart platform
Android TV—
OS version
10—
Storage
—16 GB
Casting
Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2—
Audio
Speaker power
20 W12 W
Speakers
42
Layout
—Stereo
Tuned by
treVoloHarman Kardon
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth3.5 mm, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
ARCDerivedNoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
YesYes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
260 × 267 × 183 mm355 × 251 × 121 mm
Weight
5,400 g3,600 g
Orientations
Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
—M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH—
Altitude
—3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 180 W236 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
3 yr3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/GP500/GP500_UM_EN_221018160814.pdf—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty cardPower cord, Remote, Quick start guide
Remote
IR · BluetoothIR · Bluetooth
BenQ GP500$789.99 · Amazon · Used
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X2-4K$1,899.99 · Amazon
Buy