BenQ GP520 vs BenQ TK705STi

BenQ GP520 is $300 cheaper and quieter. BenQ TK705STi is brighter, better for gaming and in stock.

Key differences
White light outputANSI
2,600 lm ANSI3,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.2:10.8:1
Lowest input lag
17.9 msDerived5 msDerived
Fan noise
Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,499$1,999
Best price
—$1,799
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.7 m1.8 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
2,600 lm ANSI3,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.47 in
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
200,000:1600,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 98% coverage · DCI-P3 81% coverageRec. 709 98% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Greyscale control points
—11
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
Light source
Light source
LEDLED
Emitter
—4-channel LED
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Light output control
—Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
1.2:10.8:1
Image size
50–180 in30–300 in
Projection offset
100%100%
Zoom
DigitalDigital
Focal length
12.62 mm8.5 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.71.8
Focus
—Motorised
Autofocus
YesYes
Autofocus runs
When movedWhen moved
Vertical keystone
40°30°
Horizontal keystone
40°20°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Auto setup
Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidanceFit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms1080p: 60 Hz 5 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 5 ms
Gaming features
ALLMALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
USB-C (DisplayPort)USB-C (DisplayPort)
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
—12 V trigger
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.25.2
Smart platform
Google TVGoogle TV
OS version
1111
Netflix
Built inBuilt in
Casting
Chromecast built-inChromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
24 W16 W
Speakers
22
Layout
Stereo—
Audio formats
Dolby Audio—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, HDMI eARC3.5 mm, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedeARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
YesYes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
241 × 225 × 151 mm229 × 250 × 168 mm
Weight
3,700 g3,800 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Limited tilt
Ceiling mount
M4, 7 mm deepM4
Tripod socket
YesYes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–90%RH
Altitude
2,000 m · high-altitude mode2,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 250 W · Normal 186 WMax 250 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 WUp to 2 W
Power supply
External adapterExternal adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
USB-C PD out
18 W30 W
Fan noise
Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
Safety & support
Eye-protection sensor
YesYes
Warranty
3 yr3 yr
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/GP520/GP520_UM_EN_260324150604.pdfhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/TK705STi/TK705STi_UM_EN_260316112414.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteriesPower cord, Power adapter, Remote, User manual
Remote
BluetoothVoice
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