BenQ X500i

MSRP$1,999

Brand	BenQ · X
Type	Gaming
Released	November 2023
Resolution	4K UHD
HDR formats	HDR10
Imaging technology	DLP
Light source type	LED
ANSI lumens	2,200 lm
Throw ratio	0.69–0.83:1
Input lag (rated)	1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms · 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms · 1920×1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.2 ms · 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 8.3 ms

A short-throw single-chip DLP gaming projector with a four-LED light source, rated by BenQ at 2,200 ANSI lumens and 600,000:1 contrast with light-source dimming. It prints 4K UHD (3840x2160) as its resolution, has a 0.69-0.83 throw ratio with a 1.2x zoom, and two HDMI 2.0b inputs. BenQ lists 4.2 ms input lag at 1080p 240 Hz and 16.7 ms at 4K 60 Hz.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	DLP
Number of imaging devices	1
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Pixel shift	Other
Addressable resolution	3840 × 2160
Dynamic contrast	600,000:1
Rec.709 gamut	95%
DCI-P3 gamut	84%
Gamut metric	Coverage
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	30 bit
Colour management system	6-axis
HDR formats	HDR10
Tone mapping type	Adjustable
Max refresh rate	1920×1080: 240 Hz · 3840×2160: 60 Hz
Input lag (rated)	1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms · 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms · 1920×1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.2 ms · 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 8.3 ms
3D support	Yes
3D formats	Frame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-side

Optics

Throw ratio	0.69–0.83:1
Projection distance table	60″: 0.92–1.1 m · 100″: 1.53–1.84 m · 120″: 1.83–2.21 m
Zoom type	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.2×
Focus	Manual
Fixed offset	103%
Focal length	10.2–12.24 mm
F-number	2.53–2.73
Image size range	29.86–150 in
Vertical keystone	-30–30°
Horizontal keystone	-30–30°

Light source

Light source type	LED
Light source detail	4LED
Light source life	Normal: 20,000 h · Eco: 30,000 h
Warm-up time	15 s
Cool-down time	15 s
ANSI lumens	2,200 lm ANSI	ANSI

Audio

Speaker power	10 W
Speaker count	2
Audio channels	Stereo
Audio partner	Bongiovi DPS
Dolby Atmos	Yes
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI eARC	Yes

Inputs, control & connectivity

Max input signal	3840 × 2160
HDMI port count	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI-1: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2; HDMI-2: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2, eARC
Horizontal scan frequency	15–135 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	23–240 Hz
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)	Yes
USB media playback	Yes
RS-232	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth version	5.0
Auto keystone	Yes

Firmware / software

Smart OS	Android TV
OS version	11
Certified OS	Yes
Netflix	Via dongle
Casting	Chromecast built-in

Environment & power

Operating temperature	0–40°C
Operating humidity	10–90%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	3,000 m
High-altitude mode	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	280 W
Power consumption by mode	Typical: 236 W
Standby power	0.5 W
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Normal: 31 dB(A) · Eco: 29 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width	366 mm
Depth	244 mm
Height	118 mm
Weight	3.6 kg
Exhaust / intake direction	Side
Mount hole pattern	Thread: M4 · Screw length mm: 20–25

Support & ownership

Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr
User manual	https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12203.pdf
Photobiological risk group	RG2

In the box

Box contents	Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Adjustment feet kit, Quick start guide, Regulatory statements, Via dongle, Warranty card
Remote type	Voice

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the X500i needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 0.69–0.83:1 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.