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Acer Predator GD711 vs BenQ GP520

What Predator GD711 does better (4) and where GP520 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Acer Predator GD711
Acer · 2022Predator GD711
6.9Score
4 advantages≈ US$950
vs
BenQ GP520
BenQ · 2024GP520
9.0Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,000
Higher score
5.2Picture5.3
6.4Gaming & inputs4.3
4.3Setup & placement9.8
3.3Smart features & sound6.0
8.6Noise, lifetime & portability8.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator GD711GP520
320 × 109230241 × 151225
Predator GD711GP520Difference
Height109 mm151 mm−42 mm
Width320 mm241 mm+79 mm
Depth230 mm225 mm+5 mm
Weight3.1 kg3.7 kg−0.6 kg

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

Why is Predator GD711 better than GP520?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 200,000:110×
  2. Audio outputYes · GP520: No
  3. Power consumption143 W vs 186 W+30%
  4. Weight3.1 kg vs 3.7 kg+19%

Why is GP520 better than Predator GD711?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,450 lm vs 2,600 lm+79%
  2. Maximum refresh rate120 Hz vs 240 Hz2×
  3. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical and horizontal
  4. Automatic keystone correctionNo · Predator GD711: Yes
  5. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 12 W+20%
  6. Fan noise27 dB vs 26 dB+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer Predator GD711Acer Predator GD711≈ US$9506.9
BenQ GP520BenQ GP520≈ US$1,0009.0
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 lm2,600 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1200,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Colour gamut (Rec.709)—98%
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)—81%
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Input lag—17.9 ms
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz240 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
VRR / ALLM—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.22:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.7 m2.66 m
Largest image size300″—
Lens shiftNoneVertical and horizontal
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W12 W
Dolby Atmos—Yes
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Google TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB-C video input—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption143 W186 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise27 dB26 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)23 dB—
Weight3.1 kg3.7 kg
Width320 mm241 mm
Height109 mm151 mm
Depth230 mm225 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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