BenQ GP520 vs Epson Home Cinema 5050UB

	BenQ GP520 MSRP $1,499	Epson Home Cinema 5050UB $2,850
Key differences
White light output	2,600 lm ANSI	2,600 lm ISO
Native resolution	—	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.35–2.84:1
Lowest input lag	17.9 msDerived	—
HDR formats	HDR10, + HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Light source	LED	Lamp
Fan noise	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)	Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 20 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $1,499	$2,850
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	2.7 m	3.0–6.3 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	2,600 lmDerived	2,600 lmDerived
White light output	2,600 lm ANSI	2,600 lm ISO
Colour light output	—	2,600 lm
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	0.74 in
Panel alignment	—	Zone-by-zone
On-screen resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived	1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived
Native resolution	—	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift	—	4K PRO-UHD
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	200,000:1	Up to 1,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	Dynamic iris
Manual iris	—	Yes
Colour
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 98% coverage · DCI-P3 81% coverage	DCI-P3 100% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	10 bit
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, + HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping	—	Adjustable
Tone mapping (maker name)	—	Precision HDR Adjustment
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
Greyscale control points	—	8
Picture mode memories	—	10
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync	—	RF
Light source
Light source	LED	Lamp
Lamp power	—	250 W
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	3,500 h max · 4,000 h normal · 5,000 h eco
Light output control	—	Steps
Cool-down time	—	600 s
Optics
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.35–2.84:1
Image size	50–180 in	50–300 in
Projection offset	100%	—
Zoom	Digital	Optical
Zoom ratio	—	2.1×Derived
Focal length	12.62 mm	22.5–46.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)	1.7	2–3
Focus	—	Motorised
Autofocus	Yes	—
Autofocus runs	When moved	—
Vertical lens shift	—	±96.3%
Horizontal lens shift	—	±47.1%
Motorised lens shift	—	Yes
Lens memory slots	—	10
Vertical keystone	40°	30°
Horizontal keystone	40°	—
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	—
Lens elements	—	15
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Max input refresh	—	4K UHD: 60 Hz
Max refresh at 4K	—	60 HzDerived
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms	—
Lowest input lag	17.9 msDerived	—
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz	17.9 msDerived	—
Gaming features	ALLM	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Newest HDMI version	HDMI 2.1Derived	HDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputs	+ USB-C (DisplayPort)	+ VGA
Max input resolution	4K UHD	DCI 4K
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports	—	RS-232, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers	—	Control4
Horizontal scan	15–135 kHz	—
Vertical scan	23–240 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	None
Bluetooth	5.2	—
Ethernet	—	Yes
Smart platform	Google TV	—
OS version	11	—
Netflix	Built in	—
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Audio
Speaker power	24 W	—
Speakers	2	0
Layout	Stereo	—
Audio formats	Dolby Audio	—
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, HDMI eARC	—
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	—
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	241 × 225 × 151 mm	520 × 450 × 170 mm
Weight	3,700 g	11,200 g
Colours	—	White
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount	M4, 7 mm deep	—
Tripod socket	Yes	—
Exhaust	—	Front
Dust filter	—	Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	5–35°C
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude	2,000 m · high-altitude mode	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw	Max 250 W · Normal 186 W	Max 373 W · Normal 373 W · Eco 283 W
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.3 W
Networked standby	Up to 2 W	2 W
Power supply	External adapter	—
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
USB-C PD out	18 W	—
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)	Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 20 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	—
Marks	—	FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	3 yr	🇺🇸 US 2 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/GP520/GP520_UM_EN_260324150604.pdf	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd56386.pdf
Spare parts	—	Lamp ELPLP89 · Air filter ELPAF39
In the box
In the box	Power cord, + Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide
Remote	Bluetooth	Backlit