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BenQ V5000i vs NexiGo Aurora Pro

NexiGo Aurora Pro is $1,500 cheaper, lighter and broader on HDR.

BenQ V5000iMSRP $3,499
NexiGo Aurora Pro$1,999 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
2,500 lm ANSI—
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Native contrast (on/off)
—3,000:1
Throw ratio
0.25:10.23:1
Lowest input lag
8.7 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Fan noise
Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Up to 26 dB(A)
MSRP
$3,499$2,999
Best price
—$1,999
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.55 m0.52 m
Picture
White light output
2,500 lm ANSI—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—2,400 lm (peak)
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.47 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
—3,000:1
Dynamic contrast
2,500,000:16,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 100% · DCI-P3 98% · BT.2020 95%BT.2020 107%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping (maker name)
HDR-PRO—
Greyscale control points
1111
Picture certifications
Filmmaker Mode—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
RGB triple laserRGB triple laser
Emitter
RGB triple laser—
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco25,000 h
Warm-up time
About 30 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.25:10.23:1
Image size
70–100 in80–150 in
Projection offset
124%—
Zoom
NoneNone
Focal length
2.4 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
2—
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical keystone
30°—
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
8-point8-point
Auto setup
Fit to screen—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Yes—
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 21.2 ms · 240 Hz 8.7 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms—
Gaming features
ALLM—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal)3 × HDMI 2.1
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V trigger—
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.05.2
Ethernet
—Yes
Smart platform
Android TVAndroid (uncertified)
Google-certified
YesNo
RAM
—3 GB
Storage
—128 GB
Security updates until
31 Dec 2026—
Netflix
Via dongle—
Casting
Chromecast built-inMiracast
Smart home
—Alexa
Audio
Speaker power
40 W60 W
Speakers
44
Tuned by
treVolo—
Audio formats
—Dolby Atmos, DTS
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
—Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
760 × 358 × 164 mm547 × 408 × 122 mm
Weight
13,210 g9,980 g
Orientations
—Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
—4 × M4, screws ≤ 14 mm
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH30–85%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode—
Power draw
Max 180 W · Normal 150 WMax 420 W · Normal 280 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Up to 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Eye-protection sensor
YesYes
Warranty
3 yr1 yr
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Streaming dongle—
Remote
Voice—
BenQ V5000iMSRP $3,499
NexiGo Aurora Pro$1,999 · Amazon
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