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BenQ GP520 vs Epson EF-22

What GP520 does better (4) and where EF-22 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ GP520
BenQ · 2024GP520
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,000
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Epson EF-22
Epson · 2024EF-22
7.1Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,250
5.3Picture3.8
9.8Setup & placement8.0
6.0Smart features & sound2.2
8.5Noise, lifetime & portability9.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

GP520EF-22
241 × 151225236 × 193191
GP520EF-22Difference
Height151 mm193 mm−42 mm
Width241 mm236 mm+5 mm
Depth225 mm191 mm+34 mm
Weight3.7 kg3 kg+0.7 kg

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

Why is GP520 better than EF-22?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,600 lm vs 1,000 lm2.6×
  2. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)12 W vs 5 W2.4×
  4. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×

Why is EF-22 better than GP520?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)200,000:1 vs 5,000,000:125×
  2. Power consumption186 W vs 75 W2.5×
  3. Fan noise26 dB vs 22 dB+18%
  4. Weight3.7 kg vs 3 kg+23%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ GP520BenQ GP520≈ US$1,0009.0
Epson EF-22Epson EF-22≈ US$1,2507.1
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLP3LCD
Light sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,600 lm1,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)200,000:15,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)81%—
Gaming
Input lag17.9 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
VRR / ALLMYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.82:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m2.21 m
Smallest image size—30″
Largest image size—150″
Optical zoom—1.82×
Lens shiftVertical and horizontal—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)12 W5 W
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI eARCYes—
USB-C video inputYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)No—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputNo—
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption186 W75 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB22 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—18 dB
Weight3.7 kg3 kg
Width241 mm236 mm
Height151 mm193 mm
Depth225 mm191 mm
ColoursBlack—
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