BenQ GV31 vs Nebula Capsule 3 Laser
 MSRP $599 |  Nebula Capsule 3 Laser$649.99 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 960 × 540 |
| Lowest input lag | 45 msDerived | — |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10 |
| Light source | LED | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) | 28 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $599 | $649.99 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.7 m | 2.7 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 300 lmDerived | 300 lmDerived |
| White light outputANSI | 300 lm ANSI | 300 lm ANSI |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.23 in | 0.23 in |
| On-screen resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 960 × 540 |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | — | XPR 4-way |
| Addressable resolution | — | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 100,000:1 | 500:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 98% coverage | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 8 bit | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | — | HDR10 |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | 30,000 h |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Image size | 30–120 in | 40–120 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | 100% |
| Zoom | None | Digital |
| Focal length | 6.26 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7 | — |
| Focus | — | Motorised |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus runs | — | When moved |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | 40° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | 40° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| 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 2.1 (eARC) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 1Derived | 1Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 1.4Derived | HDMI 2.1Derived |
| Other video inputs | USB-C (DisplayPort) | — |
| Max input resolution | 1080p | 4K UHD |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Horizontal scan | 25–85 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 22–62 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Smart platform | Android TV | Google TV |
| OS version | 11 | — |
| Google-certified | Yes | — |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Storage | — | 16 GB |
| Security updates until | 31 Dec 2026 | — |
| Netflix | Via dongle | Built in |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | Chromecast built-in |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | Up to 16 W | 8 W |
| Speakers | 2 | 1 |
| Layout | 2.1 | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Bluetooth | 3.5 mm, + HDMI eARC, Bluetooth |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | eARCDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | Yes |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 131 × 191 × 203 mm | 83 × 83 × 168 mm |
| Weight | 1,700 g | 900 g |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Built-in stand | Base, 135° tilt | — |
| Tripod socket | Yes | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | — |
| Altitude | 2,000 m | — |
| Power draw | 45 W | Max 45 W |
| Standby | — | Up to 0.5 W |
| Power supply | External adapter | External adapter |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | — |
| USB-C PD in | — | 45 W |
| Battery | — | 52 Wh |
| Battery runtime | About 180 min | 150 min |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) | 28 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | — | Class 1 |
| Risk group | — | RG1 |
| Marks | — | CE, UKCA, FCC |
| 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 | Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + USB cable |
| Remote | — | Bluetooth |