BenQ GV31 vs Nebula Capsule 3

BenQ GV31 is brighter. Nebula Capsule 3 is $199.01 cheaper, lighter and in stock.

	BenQ GV31MSRP $599	Nebula Capsule 3$399.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	300 lm ANSI	200 lm ANSI
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	45 msDerived	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	28 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$599	$529.99
Best price
Best price	—	$399.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	300 lm ANSI	200 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.23 in	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	400:1
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 98% coverage	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bit	—
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	1.2:1
Image size
Image size	30–120 in	40–120 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	—
Focus
Focus	—	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	—	When moved
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Auto setup
Auto setup	—	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	—	Yes
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 2.0 (eARC)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1080p	4K UHD
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	25–85 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	22–62 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.0	5.1
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	Chromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	Up to 16 W	8 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	—
Layout
Layout	2.1	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Bluetooth	3.5 mm, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	eARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	131 × 191 × 203 mm	78 × 78 × 160 mm
Weight
Weight	1,700 g	850 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	Base, 135° tilt	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–35°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	—
Altitude
Altitude	2,000 m	—
Power draw
Power draw	45 W	Max 45 W
Standby
Standby	—	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	—
USB-C PD in
USB-C PD in	—	45 W
Battery runtime
Battery runtime	About 180 min	150 min
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
Marks	—	CE
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	1 yr
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/GV31/GV31_UM_EN_230616163647.pdf	https://salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000015064/en_US/000015064.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card	Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, USB cable
Remote
Remote	—	Voice

BenQ GV31MSRP $599

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