BenQ X500i vs Philips GamePix 900

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BenQ X500iBenQ X500i
MSRP $1,999
Philips GamePix 900Philips GamePix 900
MSRP $999
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Technology brandβ€”DLP
Number of imaging devices11
Chip / panel diagonalβ€”0.47 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Native resolutionβ€”1920 Γ— 1080
Pixel shiftOtherXPR 4-way
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
Optics
Throw ratio0.69–0.83:11.5–1.65:1
Projection distance table60β€³: 0.92–1.1 m Β· 100β€³: 1.53–1.84 m Β· 120β€³: 1.83–2.21 m120β€³: 3.98 m
Zoom typeOpticalDigital
Zoom ratio1.2Γ—β€”
FocusManualManual
Fixed offset103%β€”
Focal length10.2–12.24 mmβ€”
F-number2.53–2.73β€”
Image size range29.86–150 in60–120 in
Vertical keystone-30–30Β°-40–40Β°
Horizontal keystone-30–30Β°β€”
Corner / warp correctionβ€”None
Light source
Light source typeLEDLED
Light source detail4LED3LED
Light source lifeNormal: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 30,000 hNormal: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 30,000 h
Warm-up time15 sβ€”
Cool-down time15 sβ€”
Brightness
ANSI lumens2,200 lm1,000 lm
Contrast & black level
Native on/off contrastβ€”400:1
Dynamic contrast600,000:1β€”
Colour
Rec.709 gamut95%95%
DCI-P3 gamut84%β€”
Gamut metricCoverageβ€”
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.6β€”
Bit depth / 'number of colours'30 bitβ€”
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system6-axis6-axis
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping typeAdjustableβ€”
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)β€”No
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz Β· 2560Γ—1440: 120 Hz Β· 1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz
Input lag (rated)1920Γ—1080 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms Β· 3840Γ—2160 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.2 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 120 Hz: 8.3 ms1920Γ—1080 @ 240 Hz: 6 ms
Audio
Speaker power10 W5 W
Speaker count21
Audio channelsStereoβ€”
Audio partnerBongiovi DPSβ€”
Dolby AtmosYesβ€”
Audio outputs3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC3.5 mm
HDMI eARCYesβ€”
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
HDMI port count21
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI-1: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2; HDMI-2: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2, eARCβ€”
Horizontal scan frequency15–135 kHzβ€”
Vertical scan frequency23–240 Hzβ€”
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)YesNo
USB media playbackYesβ€”
RS-232Yesβ€”
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5β€”
Bluetooth version5.0β€”
Firmware / software
Smart OSAndroid TVNone
OS version11β€”
Certified OSYesβ€”
NetflixVia dongleβ€”
CastingChromecast built-inβ€”
3D
3D supportYesYes
3D sync methodβ€”DLP-Link
3D formatsFrame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-sideβ€”
Setup automation
Autofocusβ€”None
Auto keystoneYesNo
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Normal: 31 dB(A) Β· Eco: 29 dB(A)β€”
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40Β°C0–40Β°C
Operating humidity10–90%RHβ€”
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,000 m3,000 m
High-altitude modeYesYes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, Rearβ€”
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hzβ€”
Power consumption (max)280 Wβ€”
Power consumption by modeTypical: 236 WTypical: 87.1 W
Standby power0.5 W0.5 W
Power supplyβ€”External brick
Physical & installation
Width366 mm238 mm
Depth244 mm215 mm
Height118 mm115 mm
Weight3.6 kg2 kg
Exhaust / intake directionSideβ€”
Mount hole patternThread: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 20–25β€”
Tripod socketβ€”Yes
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG2RG2
Safety & market certificationsβ€”FCC
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 2 yr
User manualhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12203.pdfhttps://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0814/9332/8218/files/Projector_GamePix900_UM_EN_0207.pdf?v=1755511046
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Adjustment feet kit, Quick start guide, Regulatory statements, Via dongle, Warranty cardProjector, Remote, Power cord, Power adapter, Aaa batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card
Remote typeVoiceIR