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BenQ GP520 vs Valerion StreamMaster Plus 2

BenQ GP520 is lighter. Valerion StreamMaster Plus 2 is $400 cheaper, better for gaming and in stock.

BenQ GP520MSRP $1,499
Valerion StreamMaster Plus 2$1,099 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
2,600 lm ANSI2,000 lm ISO
Native resolution
—1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native contrast (on/off)
—2,000:1
Lowest input lag
17.9 msDerived4 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Light source
LEDRGB triple laser
Fan noise
Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)26 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,499$1,999
Best price
—$1,099
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.7 m2.7 m
Picture
White light output
2,600 lm ANSI2,000 lm ISO
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.47 in
Native resolution
—1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
—2,000:1
Dynamic contrast
200,000:110,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 98% coverage · DCI-P3 81% coverageBT.2020 110% area
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit8 bit
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping
—Dynamic
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
Greyscale control points
—20
Picture certifications
—ISF, Filmmaker Mode
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottomSide-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LEDRGB triple laser
Emitter
—RGB triple laser
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco25,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
1.2:11.2:1
Image size
50–180 in40–300 in
Projection offset
100%100%
Zoom
DigitalNone
Focal length
12.62 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.7—
Focus
—Motorised
Autofocus
YesYes
Autofocus runs
When movedWhen moved
Vertical lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
40°—
Horizontal keystone
40°—
Auto keystone
YesYes
Auto setup
Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidanceFit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Max input refresh
—1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms1080p: 120 Hz 8 ms · 240 Hz 4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 15 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 · HDMI 2.0 (eARC)
Other video inputs
USB-C (DisplayPort)—
Max input resolution
4K UHD—
USB media playback
Yes—
Control-system drivers
—Control4
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.25.2
Ethernet
—Yes
Smart platform
Google TVGoogle TV
OS version
11—
Chipset
—MediaTek MT9618
RAM
—4 GB
Storage
—128 GB
Netflix
Built inBuilt in
Casting
Chromecast built-inChromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, Miracast
Smart home
—Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit
Audio
Speaker power
24 W24 W
Speakers
22
Layout
Stereo—
Audio formats
Dolby AudioDTS:X
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, HDMI eARC3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedeARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Yes—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
241 × 225 × 151 mm—
Weight
3,700 g7,000 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear—
Ceiling mount
M4, 7 mm deep—
Tripod socket
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C—
Operating humidity
10–90%RH—
Altitude
2,000 m · high-altitude mode—
Power draw
Max 250 W · Normal 186 W—
Standby
Up to 0.5 W—
Networked standby
Up 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 W—
Fan noise
Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Eye-protection sensor
YesYes
Warranty
3 yr—
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/GP520/GP520_UM_EN_260324150604.pdf—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries—
Remote
Bluetooth—
BenQ GP520MSRP $1,499
Valerion StreamMaster Plus 2$1,099 · Amazon
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