BenQ V5010i vs Epson Lifestudio Grand

BenQ V5010i is $1,500 cheaper, better for gaming and quieter. Epson Lifestudio Grand is lighter and in stock.

	BenQ V5010i$1,199.99 · Amazon · Used Buy	Epson Lifestudio Grand$2,699.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	2,500 lm ANSI	3,600 lm ISO (Dynamic mode)
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	5.1 msDerived	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$2,999	$2,699.99
Best price
Best price	$1,199.99	$2,699.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	0.55 m	0.55 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	2,500 lm ANSI	3,600 lm ISO (Dynamic mode)
Colour light output
Colour light output	—	3,600 lm (Dynamic mode)
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	0.62 in
Panel alignment
Panel alignment	—	Zone-by-zone
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	—	4K PRO-UHD
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	2,500,000:1	Over 5,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 100% · DCI-P3 98% · BT.2020 95%	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	10 bit
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping (maker name)
Tone mapping (maker name)	HDR-PRO	—
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	11	—
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	1	—
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF, Filmmaker Mode	—
3D
3D	Yes	—
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	RGB triple laser	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco	20,000 h
Life defined as
Life defined as	—	50% brightness
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.25:1	0.25:1
Image size
Image size	90–120 in	60–120 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	124%	—
Zoom
Zoom	None	Digital
Focal length
Focal length	2.4 mm	3.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2	1.6
Focus
Focus	—	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	—
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction
Corner correction	8-point	—
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz	1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 12.6 ms · 240 Hz 5.1 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms	—
Gaming features
Gaming features	ALLM	ALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal)	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.3, 18 Gbps) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.3, 18 Gbps)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	DCI 4K
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, 12 V trigger	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–135 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–240 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.0	5.2
Smart platform
Smart platform	Android TV	Google TV
Google-certified
Google-certified	Yes	—
Netflix
Netflix	Via dongle	Built in
Netflix resolution
Netflix resolution	4K	—
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	Chromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	40 W	20 W
Speakers
Speakers	4	3
Layout
Layout	—	2.1
Tuned by
Tuned by	—	Bose
Audio formats
Audio formats	—	Dolby Atmos
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	eARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	—	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	760 × 358 × 164 mm	467 × 400 × 133 mm
Weight
Weight	13,210 g	7,400 g
Colours
Colours	Black	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	—	Table, Rear, Limited tilt
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	5–35°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 180 W · Normal 150 W · Eco 120 W	Normal 278 W · Eco 186 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	—	2 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	Yes
Marks
Marks	—	FCC, UL
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	2 yr
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/V5010i/V5010i_UM_EN_241218154958.pdf	https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EHLS670_EN_EAI.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Streaming dongle	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries
Remote
Remote	Backlit	Bluetooth

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