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Acer Predator GD711 vs BenQ GP500

What Predator GD711 does better (2) and where GP500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acer Predator GD711
Acer · 2022Predator GD711
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ US$950
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BenQ GP500
BenQ · 2023GP500
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ US$930
5.2Picture4.6
4.3Setup & placement3.0
3.3Smart features & sound6.0
8.6Noise, lifetime & portability5.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator GD711GP500
320 × 109230260 × 267183
Predator GD711GP500Difference
Height109 mm267 mm−158 mm
Width320 mm260 mm+60 mm
Depth230 mm183 mm+47 mm
Weight3.1 kg5.4 kg−2.3 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Predator GD711 better than GP500?

  1. Fan noise27 dB vs 30 dB+11%
  2. Weight3.1 kg vs 5.4 kg+74%

Why is GP500 better than Predator GD711?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,450 lm vs 1,500 lm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer Predator GD711Acer Predator GD711≈ US$9506.9
BenQ GP500BenQ GP500≈ US$9305.2
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,450 lm1,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1—
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10, HLG
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.22:11:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.3:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.7 m2.21 m
Largest image size300″—
Optical zoom—1.3×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W—
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android (not TV-certified)
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption143 W—
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise27 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)23 dB28 dB
Weight3.1 kg5.4 kg
Width320 mm260 mm
Height109 mm267 mm
Depth230 mm183 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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