BenQ GV31 vs Dangbei N2

BenQ GV31 is lighter. Dangbei N2 is $100 cheaper.

	BenQ GV31MSRP $599	Dangbei N2MSRP $499

Key differences
White light output
White light output	300 lm ANSI	400 lm ISO
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.26:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	45 msDerived	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$599	$499
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7 m	2.8 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	300 lm ANSI	400 lm ISO
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	Other
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.23 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	100,000:1	2,000:1
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 98% coverage	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bit	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HLG
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.26:1
Image size
Image size	30–120 in	45–120 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	—
Zoom
Zoom	None	Digital
Focal length
Focal length	6.26 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.7	—
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	—
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	20°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Auto setup
Auto setup	—	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 60 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 45 ms	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) · HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4, internal)	HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1080p	—
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	25–85 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	22–62 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.0	—
Smart platform
Smart platform	Android TV	Google TV
OS version
OS version	11	—
Google-certified
Google-certified	Yes	—
Security updates until
Security updates until	31 Dec 2026	—
Netflix
Netflix	Via dongle	Built in
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	DLNA
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	Up to 16 W	12 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Layout
Layout	2.1	—
Audio formats
Audio formats	—	Dolby Audio
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Bluetooth	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	131 × 191 × 203 mm	—
Weight
Weight	1,700 g	2,200 g
Colours
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	Base, 135° tilt	—
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	—
Altitude
Altitude	2,000 m	—
Power draw
Power draw	45 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	—
Battery runtime
Battery runtime	About 180 min	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG1
Marks
Marks	—	CE, UKCA
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	1 yr
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/GV31/GV31_UM_EN_230616163647.pdf	https://shopifydata.dangbei.net/uploads/20240611/User%20Guide_Dangbei%20N2.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
Remote	—	IR · Bluetooth