BenQ GP520
| Brand | BenQ · Home Entertainment |
| Type | Home cinema |
| Released | October 2024 |
| Resolution | 4K UHD |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | LED |
| Brightness | 2,600 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms |
A compact single-chip DLP projector with a 4-channel LED light source, 4K UHD output, a rated 2,600 ANSI lumens and Google TV. It has a fixed 1.2:1 lens with digital zoom and shift, automatic focus and keystone, two HDMI 2.1 inputs (one with eARC), USB-C with DisplayPort, and two 12 W speakers.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 2,600 lm ANSI | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | |
| Dynamic contrast | 200,000:1 | |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | |
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 98% coverage · DCI-P3 81% coverage | |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | |
| 3D | Yes | |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom |
Light source
| Light source | LED | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1100″ · 2.66 m | |
| Image size | 50–180 in | |
| Projection offset | 100% | |
| Zoom | Digital | |
| Focal length | 12.62 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7 | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Autofocus runs | When moved | |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 40° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes | |
| Auto setup | Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance |
Motion & gaming
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms | |
| Gaming features | ALLM |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3) | |
| Other video inputs | USB-C (DisplayPort) | |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | |
| USB media playback | Yes |
Smart platform
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | |
| Smart platform | Google TV | |
| OS version | 11 | |
| Netflix | Built in | |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in |
Audio
| Speaker power | 24 W | |
| Speakers | 2 | |
| Layout | Stereo | |
| Audio formats | Dolby Audio | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, HDMI eARC | |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived | |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 241 × 225 × 151 mm | |
| Weight | 3,700 g | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 7 mm deep | |
| Tripod socket | Yes |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | |
| Altitude | 2,000 m · high-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | Max 250 W · Normal 186 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Networked standby | Up to 2 W | |
| Power supply | External adapter | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| USB-C PD out | 18 W | |
| Fan noise | Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | |
| User manual | esupportdownload.benq.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries | |
| Remote | Bluetooth |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| — | BenQ GP520 4K Living Room Projector Review HomeTheaterHiFi | HomeTheaterHiFi |
| — | BenQ GP520 Projector Review: Big Bright Picture, Itty Bitty Box CNET | CNET |
| — | BenQ GP520 review: Fantastic 4K pictures for the money Expert Reviews | Expert Reviews |
| — | I tested the new BenQ GP520 budget 4K projector, and it has incredible brightness for the money TechRadar | TechRadar |
| — | BenQ GP520 review: an attractive and enjoyable home entertainment all-rounder What Hi-Fi? | What Hi-Fi? |
Videos
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the GP520 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.2:1 lens.
- Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
- Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.
Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 🇺🇸 US | UPC | 840046051600 |
| Standard | 🇪🇺 EU | EAN | 4718755094699 |
| MPN | 9H.JT177.59E |