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BenQ GP520 vs Nebula Capsule II
What GP520 does better (6) and where Capsule II wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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5.3Picture2.7
9.8Setup & placement9.8
8.5Noise, lifetime & portability7.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
GP520Capsule II
| GP520 | Capsule II | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 151 mm | 150 mm | +1 mm |
| Width | 241 mm | 80 mm | +161 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 80 mm | +145 mm |
| Weight | 3.7 kg | 0.7 kg | +3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GP520 better than Capsule II?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,600 lm vs 200 lm13×
- Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)200,000:1 vs 800:1250×
- Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
- HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
- Fan noise26 dB vs 30 dB+15%
Why is Capsule II better than GP520?
- Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
- Weight3.7 kg vs 0.74 kg5×
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 1280 × 720 (HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1280 × 720 (HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | — |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 2,600 lm | 200 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 200,000:1 | 800:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | — |
| HDR formats | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | — |
| Colour gamut (Rec.709) | 98% | — |
| Colour gamut (DCI-P3) | 81% | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | 17.9 ms | — |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Game / low-latency mode | Yes | — |
| VRR / ALLM | Yes | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | — |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | — |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.66 m | — |
| Largest image size | — | 100″ |
| Lens shift | Vertical and horizontal | Vertical and horizontal |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 12 W | — |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Google TV | Android (not TV-certified) |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | Yes |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | — |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Internal storage | — | 8 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | — |
| USB-C video input | Yes | — |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | No | No |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Built-in battery | — | Yes |
| Power consumption | 186 W | — |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 26 dB | 30 dB |
| Weight | 3.7 kg | 0.74 kg |
| Width | 241 mm | 80 mm |
| Height | 151 mm | 150 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 80 mm |
| Colours | Black | Black |
