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BenQ AH500ST vs HP CP180

What AH500ST does better (4) and where CP180 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

BenQ AH500ST
BenQ · 2026AH500ST
6.1Score
4 advantages
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HP CP180
HP · 2026CP180
0 advantages≈ US$160
7.7Picture2.0

Why is AH500ST better than CP180?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 130 lm30.8×
  2. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
  3. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
  4. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×

Why is CP180 better than AH500ST?

CP180 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

HP CP180HP CP180≈ US$160
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1280 × 720 (HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1280 × 720 (HD)
Display technologyDLPLCD (single panel)
Light sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm130 lm
Native contrast ratio3,000,000:1—
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)83%—
Gaming
Input lag16.7 ms—
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.5:1—
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.11 m—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W—
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android (not TV-certified)
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
USB portNoYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption250 W—
Light source life20,000 h—
Design & noise
Width320 mm—
Height131 mm—
Depth255 mm—
ColoursBlackWhite
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