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BenQ X300G vs BenQ X500i

BenQ X300GBenQ X300G
MSRP $1,799
BenQ X500iBenQ X500i
$1,499
Key differences
White light outputANSI2,000 lm ANSI2,200 lm ANSI
Fan noiseNormal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $1,799$1,499
Room fit
Distance to screen1.5–1.8 m1.5–1.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness2,000 lmDerived2,200 lmDerived
White light outputANSI2,000 lm ANSI2,200 lm ANSI
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
On-screen resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived
Native aspect16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shiftYes (scheme not stated)Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Contrast
Dynamic contrast600,000:1600,000:1
Colour
Colour gamutRec. 709 95% coverage · DCI-P3 84% coverageRec. 709 95% coverage · DCI-P3 84% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4, 2.6
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10
Tone mappingAdjustableAdjustable
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)6-axis6-axis
3D
3DYesYes
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light sourceLEDLED
EmitterRGB LED4-channel LED
Light-source life20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Warm-up time—15 s
Cool-down time—15 s
Optics
Throw ratio0.69–0.83:10.69–0.83:1
Image size—30–150 in
Projection offset103%103%
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.2×Derived1.2×Derived
Focal length10.2–12.24 mm10.2–12.24 mm
Aperture (f-number)2.53–2.732.53–2.73
Focus—Manual
AutofocusYesNo
Vertical keystone40°30°
Horizontal keystone40°30°
Auto keystoneYesYes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p240 HzDerived240 HzDerived
Max refresh at 4K60 HzDerived60 HzDerived
Input lag1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.3 ms · 240 Hz 4.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.3 ms · 240 Hz 4.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms
Lowest input lag4.2 msDerived4.2 msDerived
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz16.7 msDerived16.7 msDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputsHDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal)HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2)
HDMI inputs (count)1Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.0DerivedHDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputsUSB-C (DisplayPort)USB-C (DisplayPort)
Max input resolution4K UHD4K UHD
USB media playbackYesYes
Control ports—RS-232
Horizontal scan15–135 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan23–240 Hz23–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.0
Smart platformAndroid TVAndroid TV
OS version1111
Google-certifiedYesYes
Netflix—Via dongle
CastingChromecast built-inChromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power16 W10 W
Speakers22
LayoutStereoStereo
Tuned byBongiovi DPSBongiovi DPS
Audio formatsDolby AtmosDolby Atmos
Audio outputsHDMI eARC+ 3.5 mm, + Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio returneARCDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)212 × 181 × 195 mm366 × 244 × 118 mm
Weight3,000 g3,600 g
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount—M4, 20–25 mm screws
Exhaust—Side
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH10–90%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw180 WMax 280 W · Normal 236 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Risk group—RG2
Eye-protection sensorYes—
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr3 yr
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/X300G/X300G_UM_EN_240730143809.pdfhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12203.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Streaming donglePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + User manual, Warranty card, + Stand or mount, Streaming dongle
RemoteVoiceVoice