BenQ GP520 vs LG CineBeam HU810PW
 BenQ GP520MSRP $1,499 |  LG CineBeam HU810PW$2,936.48 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light outputANSI | 2,600 lm ANSI | 2,700 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 1.3–2.08:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 17.9 msDerived | — |
| HDR formats | HDR10, + HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Light source | LED | Laser (phosphor)Derived |
| Fan noise | Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A) | Max 28 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $1,499 | $2,936.48 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.7 m | 2.9–4.6 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 2,600 lmDerived | 2,700 lmDerived |
| White light outputANSI | 2,600 lm ANSI | 2,700 lm ANSI |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | — |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 200,000:1 | 2,000,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | Iris + light-source dimming |
| Manual iris | — | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 98% coverage · DCI-P3 81% coverage | DCI-P3 97% |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | — |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4, BT.1886 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, + HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping | — | Dynamic |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | — | HDR pro |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | — | 6-axis |
| Greyscale control points | — | 22 |
| Picture certifications | — | Filmmaker Mode |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | No |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | Laser (phosphor)Derived |
| Emitter | — | Blue + red laser |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | 20,000 h |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 1.3–2.08:1 |
| Image size | 50–180 in | 40–300 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | — |
| Zoom | Digital | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | — | 1.6×Derived |
| Focal length | 12.62 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7 | — |
| Focus | — | Manual |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Autofocus runs | When moved | — |
| Vertical lens shift | — | ±60% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | ±24% |
| Motorised lens shift | — | No |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | — |
| Horizontal keystone | 40° | — |
| Auto keystone | Yes | No |
| Auto setup | Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Max input refresh | — | 1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | — | 120 HzDerived |
| 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 | ALLM |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3) | HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.2, 24 Gbps) · 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 3Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.1Derived | HDMI 2.1Derived |
| Other video inputs | USB-C (DisplayPort) | — |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | DCI 4K |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Control ports | — | None |
| Horizontal scan | 15–135 kHz | 26.97–135 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 23–240 Hz | 23.97–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Smart platform | Google TV | webOS |
| OS version | 11 | 5 |
| Netflix | Built in | — |
| Casting | + Chromecast built-in | + AirPlay 2, + Miracast, + DLNA |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 24 W | 10 W |
| Speakers | 2 | 2 |
| Layout | Stereo | Stereo |
| Audio formats | + Dolby Audio | + Dolby Atmos |
| Audio outputs | + 3.5 mm, HDMI eARC | + Optical, HDMI eARC, + Bluetooth |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived | eARCDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | Yes |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 241 × 225 × 151 mm | 337 × 410 × 145 mm |
| Weight | 3,700 g | 11,000 g |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | — |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 7 mm deep | M6, 10 mm screws |
| Tripod socket | Yes | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 0–80%RH |
| Altitude | 2,000 m · high-altitude mode | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 250 W · Normal 186 W | Max 300 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | Up to 2 W | — |
| Power supply | External adapter | Built in |
| 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) | Max 28 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | — | Class 1 |
| Risk group | — | RG2 |
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 1 yr · 🇦🇺 AU 3 yr |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/GP520/GP520_UM_EN_260324150604.pdf | https://gscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFile?fileId=xDLIfDICGKFwDiUifQ0Hg |
| Firmware | — | 03.00.38 |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, + Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + User manual |
| Remote | Bluetooth | Voice |