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BenQ GP500 vs ViewSonic PX749-4K

What GP500 does better (0) and where PX749-4K wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ GP500
BenQ · 2023GP500
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ US$930
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ViewSonic PX749-4K
ViewSonic · 2023PX749-4K
4 advantages≈ US$1,400
4.6Picture8.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

GP500PX749-4K
260 × 267183312 × 222108
GP500PX749-4KDifference
Height267 mm222 mm+45 mm
Width260 mm312 mm−52 mm
Depth183 mm108 mm+75 mm
Weight5.4 kg3 kg+2.4 kg

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

Why is GP500 better than PX749-4K?

GP500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PX749-4K better than GP500?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,500 lm vs 4,000 lm2.7×
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 40,000 h2×
  3. Ethernet (LAN)No · GP500: Yes
  4. Weight5.4 kg vs 3 kg+80%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ GP500BenQ GP500≈ US$9305.2
ViewSonic PX749-4KViewSonic PX749-4K≈ US$1,400
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 sourceLEDLamp
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,500 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—12,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1:1—
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.3:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.21 m—
Optical zoom1.3×—
Lens shiftNone—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
AirPlayYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life20,000 h40,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB—
Weight5.4 kg3 kg
Width260 mm312 mm
Height267 mm222 mm
Depth183 mm108 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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