BenQ X500i vs Philips GamePix 800 Smart
 BenQ X500i$1,499 |  Philips GamePix 800 SmartMSRP $999 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light outputANSI | 2,200 lm ANSI | 2,500 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | — | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native contrast (on/off) | — | 1,500:1 |
| Throw ratio | 0.69–0.83:1 | 1.49:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 4.2 msDerived | 8 msDerived |
| HDR formats | HDR10 | HDR10, + HLG |
| Fan noise | Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | — |
| Price | $1,499 | MSRP $999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 1.5–1.8 m | 3.3 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 2,200 lmDerived | 2,500 lmDerived |
| White light outputANSI | 2,200 lm ANSI | 2,500 lm ANSI |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.65 in |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived |
| Native resolution | — | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | Yes (scheme not stated) | — |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Native contrast (on/off) | — | 1,500:1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 600,000:1 | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 95% coverage · DCI-P3 84% coverage | Rec. 709 98% |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | — |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10 | HDR10, + HLG |
| Tone mapping | Adjustable | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Emitter | 4-channel LED | — |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | Up to 30,000 h max |
| Warm-up time | 15 s | — |
| Cool-down time | 15 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.69–0.83:1 | 1.49:1 |
| Image size | 30–150 in | 70–150 in |
| Projection offset | 103% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | — |
| Zoom ratio | 1.2×Derived | — |
| Focal length | 10.2–12.24 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.53–2.73 | — |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 40° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | — |
| Auto keystone | Yes | No |
| Corner correction | — | None |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz | 1080p: 120 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 240 HzDerived | 120 HzDerived |
| Max refresh at 4K | 60 HzDerived | — |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.3 ms · 240 Hz 4.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms | 1080p: 120 Hz 8 ms |
| Lowest input lag | 4.2 msDerived | 8 msDerived |
| Input lag at 4K 60 Hz | 16.7 msDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) | 2 × HDMI 2.0 · HDMI (internal) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| Other video inputs | USB-C (DisplayPort) | — |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | — |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ports | RS-232 | — |
| Horizontal scan | 15–135 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 23–240 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Smart platform | Android TV | Google TV |
| OS version | 11 | — |
| Google-certified | Yes | — |
| Netflix | Via dongle | — |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 5 W |
| Speakers | 2 | 1 |
| Layout | Stereo | — |
| Tuned by | Bongiovi DPS | — |
| Audio formats | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, + Optical, + HDMI eARC | 3.5 mm, + HDMI ARC |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived | ARCDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 366 × 244 × 118 mm | 302 × 237 × 119 mm |
| Weight | 3,600 g | 2,600 g |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 20–25 mm screws | — |
| Tripod socket | — | Yes |
| Exhaust | Side | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | — |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | — |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | — |
| Power draw | Max 280 W · Normal 236 W | — |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | — |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
| User manual | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12203.pdf | — |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty card, Stand or mount, Streaming dongle | — |
| Remote | Voice | — |