BenQ GP520 vs Optoma UHZ58LV

BenQ GP520 is $500 cheaper and quieter. Optoma UHZ58LV is better for gaming, lighter and in stock.

	BenQ GP520MSRP $1,499	Optoma UHZ58LV$1,999 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	2,600 lm ANSI	3,000 lm ISO
Native resolution
Native resolution	—	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.4–2.24:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	17.9 msDerived	8.5 msDerived
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$1,499	$2,299
Best price
Best price	—	$1,999
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7 m	3.1–5.0 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	2,600 lm ANSI	3,000 lm ISO
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	80%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	—	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	—	XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	200,000:1	3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 98% coverage · DCI-P3 81% coverage	DCI-P3 95%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4, BT.1886
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	—	11
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	—	ISF, Filmmaker Mode
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	—	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue + red laser
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	30,000 h eco
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	—	90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.4–2.24:1
Image size
Image size	50–180 in	20–320 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	103%
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.6×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	12.62 mm	20.91–32.62 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.7	2.5–3.26
Focus
Focus	—	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	No
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	When moved	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	0–15%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	—	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	40°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms	1080p: 60 Hz 17.8 ms · 120 Hz 12.4 ms · 240 Hz 8.5 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.8 ms
Gaming features
Gaming features	ALLM	ALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 2.1
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	DCI 4K
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	—	RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
PJLink
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–135 kHz	15–255 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–240 Hz	24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.2	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	—
OS version
OS version	11	—
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	—
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	24 W	15 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	1
Layout
Layout	Stereo	Mono
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Audio	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, HDMI eARC	3.5 mm, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	eARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	241 × 225 × 151 mm	274 × 219 × 108 mm
Weight
Weight	3,700 g	3,500 g
Colours
Colours	—	Black
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 7 mm deep	M4, 8 mm screws
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	2,000 m · high-altitude mode	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 250 W · Normal 186 W	Max 239 W · Normal 207 W · Eco 110 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	Up to 2 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
USB-C PD out
USB-C PD out	18 W	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	—
Marks
Marks	—	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/GP520/GP520_UM_EN_260324150604.pdf	https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12878.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, User manual
Remote
Remote	Bluetooth	Backlit

BenQ GP520MSRP $1,499

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