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BenQ GS50 vs ViewSonic M2e

BenQ GS50 is brighter. ViewSonic M2e is $200 cheaper, quieter and lighter.

BenQ GS50MSRP $799
ViewSonic M2eMSRP $599
Key differences
White light outputANSI
500 lm ANSI400 lm ANSI
Lowest input lag
22.7 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
MSRP
$799$599
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.7 m2.7 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
500 lm ANSI400 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—1,000 lm (LED lumens)
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.23 in0.23 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
100,000:13,000,000:1
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 98% coverageRec. 709 125%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
8 bit10 bit
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
LEDLED
Emitter
—4-channel LED
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco30,000 h
Light output control
Steps—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.21:11.21:1
Image size
30–112 in30–100 in
Projection offset
100%About 100%
Zoom
NoneDigital
Focal length
5.35 mm6.35 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.71.7
Focus
—Motorised
Autofocus
YesYes
Vertical lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
40°40°
Horizontal keystone
40°40°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Interchangeable lens
—No
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 22.7 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 (ARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal)HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
USB-C (DisplayPort)—
Max input resolution
4K UHD1080p
USB media playback
YesYes
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
23–85 Hz23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth
4.24.2
Smart platform
Android TV—
OS version
10—
Google-certified
Yes—
Storage
—10 GB
Netflix
No—
Casting
Chromecast built-in—
Audio
Speaker power
20 W3 W
Speakers
32
Layout
2.1Stereo
Tuned by
treVoloHarman Kardon
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, HDMI ARC3.5 mm, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
ARCDerivedNoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
YesYes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
186 × 146 × 154 mm184 × 184 × 54 mm
Weight
2,300 g1,000 g
Orientations
—Table, Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand
Foot—
Ceiling mount
—M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Tripod socket
Yes—
Ingress protection
IPX2—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH0–90%RH
Altitude
2,000 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 65 W · Normal 45 W · Eco 30 W75 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply
External adapterExternal adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
19 V19 V
USB-C PD in
45 WOver 45 W
Battery
66.6 Wh—
Battery runtime
150 min—
Fan noise
Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
—RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Yes—
Marks
—CE, FCC, UL
Warranty
3 yr3 yr
User manual
—https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/M2E/M2e_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Carry case, Streaming donglePower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, USB cable, Carry case
Remote
VoiceIR