BenQ GP520 vs ViewSonic LX700-4K

BenQ GP520 is quieter and broader on HDR. ViewSonic LX700-4K is $260.21 cheaper, brighter and better for gaming.

	BenQ GP520 MSRP $1,499	ViewSonic LX700-4K$1,238.79 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	2,600 lm ANSI	3,500 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	—	2.7K (2716 × 1528)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.06–1.45:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	17.9 msDerived	4.2 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)	Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$1,499	$1,299.99
Best price
Best price	—	$1,238.79
Room fit
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7 m	2.3–3.2 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	2,600 lm ANSI	3,500 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	—	2.7K (2716 × 1528)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
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	Light-source dimming
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 98% coverage · DCI-P3 81% coverage	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	10 bit
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	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 laser + phosphor
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.06–1.45:1
Image size
Image size	50–180 in	30–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	137%
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.37×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	12.62 mm	15.99–21.42 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.7	2.51–2.93
Focus
Focus	—	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	No
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	When moved	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	-15–0%
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	40°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	No
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 240 Hz · 2560 × 1440: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms	1080p: 240 Hz 4.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16 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)	HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	4K UHD
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	—	RS-232, 12 V trigger
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–135 kHz	15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–240 Hz	23–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	None
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.2	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	No
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	None
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	286 × 216 × 129 mm
Weight
Weight	3,700 g	3,300 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 7 mm deep	3 × M4, 8 mm screws
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	—
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	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	180 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 31 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Hazard distance
Hazard distance	—	1 m
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	—
Marks
Marks	—	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/GP520/GP520_UM_EN_260324150604.pdf	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/LX700-4K/LX700-4K_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	Bluetooth	Backlit

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