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BenQ GP520 vs Dangbei MP1 Max

BenQ GP520 is $100 cheaper and lighter. Dangbei MP1 Max is in stock.

BenQ GP520MSRP $1,499
Dangbei MP1 Max$1,599 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
2,600 lm ANSI3,100 lm ISO
Lowest input lag
17.9 msDerived—
Light source
LEDHybrid laser + LED
Fan noise
Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)Up to 24 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,499$1,999
Best price
—$1,599
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.7 m2.7 m
Picture
White light output
2,600 lm ANSI3,100 lm ISO
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
200,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 98% coverage · DCI-P3 81% coverageBT.2020 110% area
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Greyscale control points
—11
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottomSide-by-side, Top-bottom
Light source
Light source
LEDHybrid laser + LED
Emitter
—Laser + LED
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.2:11.2:1
Image size
50–180 in40–300 in
Projection offset
100%—
Zoom
DigitalDigital
Focal length
12.62 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.7—
Focus
—Motorised
Autofocus
YesYes
Autofocus runs
When moved—
Vertical keystone
40°—
Horizontal keystone
40°—
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Auto setup
Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidanceFit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Max input refresh
—1080p: 240 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms—
Gaming features
ALLM—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3)HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.1 (eARC)
Other video inputs
USB-C (DisplayPort)—
Max input resolution
4K UHD—
USB media playback
YesYes
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.25.2
Ethernet
—No
Smart platform
Google TVGoogle TV
OS version
11—
RAM
—2 GB
Storage
—32 GB
Netflix
Built inBuilt in
Casting
Chromecast built-inChromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
24 W24 W
Speakers
22
Layout
Stereo—
Audio formats
Dolby AudioDTS
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 mm296 × 230 × 247 mm
Weight
3,700 g5,600 g
Colours
—Grey
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling
Built-in stand
—Stand, 135° tilt, 360° pan
Ceiling mount
M4, 7 mm deep—
Tripod socket
YesYes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–35°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH—
Altitude
2,000 m · high-altitude mode—
Power draw
Max 250 W · Normal 186 WMax 190 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W—
Power supply
External adapterExternal adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz—
USB-C PD out
18 W—
Fan noise
Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)Up to 24 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
Eye-protection sensor
YesYes
Marks
—CE, UKCA, FCC
Warranty
3 yr1 yr
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/GP520/GP520_UM_EN_260324150604.pdfhttps://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/1127/0815/files/MP1_Max-20250616.pdf?v=1750052373
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteriesPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, Carry case
Remote
BluetoothBluetooth
BenQ GP520MSRP $1,499
Dangbei MP1 Max$1,599 · Amazon
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