BenQ GV31 vs Magcubic HY300F
 MSRP $599 |  Magcubic HY300FMSRP $110 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 720p (1280 × 720) |
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 0.9:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 45 msDerived | — |
| Fan noise | Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) | — |
| Price | MSRP $599 | MSRP $110 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.7 m | 2.0 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 300 lmDerived | 300 lmDerived |
| White light outputANSI | 300 lm ANSI | 300 lm ANSI |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | Single-panel LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.23 in | — |
| On-screen resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived | 720p (1280 × 720)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 720p (1280 × 720) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 100,000:1 | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 98% coverage | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 8 bit | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | 30,000 h max |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 0.9:1 |
| Image size | 30–120 in | 35–135 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | — |
| Zoom | None | — |
| Focal length | 6.26 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7 | — |
| Focus | — | Manual |
| Autofocus | Yes | — |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | — |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 45 ms | — |
| Lowest input lag | 45 msDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) · HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4, internal) | HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 1Derived | 1Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 1.4Derived | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| Other video inputs | USB-C (DisplayPort) | — |
| Max input resolution | 1080p | — |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Horizontal scan | 25–85 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 22–62 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Smart platform | Android TV | — |
| OS version | 11 | 14 |
| Google-certified | Yes | — |
| Chipset | — | Allwinner H726 |
| RAM | — | 1 GB |
| Storage | — | 8 GB |
| Security updates until | 31 Dec 2026 | — |
| Netflix | Via dongle | — |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | Up to 16 W | 3 W |
| Speakers | 2 | 1 |
| Layout | 2.1 | — |
| Audio outputs | + 3.5 mm, Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 131 × 191 × 203 mm | — |
| Weight | 1,700 g | — |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | — |
| Built-in stand | Base, 135° tilt | Stand |
| Tripod socket | Yes | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | — |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | — |
| Altitude | 2,000 m | — |
| Power draw | 45 W | — |
| Power supply | External adapter | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | — |
| Battery runtime | About 180 min | — |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Marks | — | CE |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 1 yr |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/GV31/GV31_UM_EN_230616163647.pdf | — |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | + Power cord, + Power adapter, Remote, + Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + Warranty card | Remote |
| Remote | — | Bluetooth · voice |