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BenQ GP500 vs ViewSonic LS740HD
What GP500 does better (4) and where LS740HD wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
GP500LS740HD
| GP500 | LS740HD | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 267 mm | 129 mm | +138 mm |
| Width | 260 mm | 286 mm | −26 mm |
| Depth | 183 mm | 216 mm | −33 mm |
| Weight | 5.4 kg | 3 kg | +2.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GP500 better than LS740HD?
- Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- HDR supportYes · LS740HD: No
- Audio outputYes · LS740HD: No
- Fan noise30 dB vs 32 dB+7%
Why is LS740HD better than GP500?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,500 lm vs 5,000 lm3.3×
- Ethernet (LAN)No · GP500: Yes
- Weight5.4 kg vs 3 kg+80%
- Optical zoom1.3× vs 2×+54%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | — |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | LED | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 1,500 lm | 5,000 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | — | 300,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | No |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| 3D playback | — | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1:1 | 1.13:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.3:1 | 1.47:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.21 m | 2.5 m |
| Smallest image size | — | 30″ |
| Largest image size | — | 300″ |
| Optical zoom | 1.3× | 2× |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | — | 15 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Android (not TV-certified) | — |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| AirPlay | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI version | 2 | 2 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | Yes |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | Yes | No |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | — | 210 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 30 dB | 32 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 28 dB | 26 dB |
| Weight | 5.4 kg | 3 kg |
| Width | 260 mm | 286 mm |
| Height | 267 mm | 129 mm |
| Depth | 183 mm | 216 mm |
| Colours | White | White |
