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BenQ GP520 vs Optoma GT2000HDR

What GP520 does better (5) and where GT2000HDR wins (7) — every spec side by side.

BenQ GP520
BenQ · 2024GP520
9.0Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,000
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Optoma GT2000HDR
Optoma · 2023GT2000HDR
6.5Score
7 advantages≈ US$900
5.3Picture5.0
9.8Setup & placement4.3
8.5Noise, lifetime & portability7.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

GP520GT2000HDR
241 × 151225274 × 114216
GP520GT2000HDRDifference
Height151 mm114 mm+37 mm
Width241 mm274 mm−33 mm
Depth225 mm216 mm+9 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 GT2000HDR?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  3. Lens shiftVertical and horizontal vs None
  4. Automatic keystone correctionYes · GT2000HDR: No
  5. Fan noise26 dB vs 34 dB+31%

Why is GT2000HDR better than GP520?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,600 lm vs 3,500 lm+35%
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)12 W vs 15 W+25%
  4. Audio outputNo · GP520: Yes
  5. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)200,000:1 vs 300,000:1+50%
  6. Power consumption186 W vs 139 W+34%
  7. Weight3.7 kg vs 3 kg+23%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ GP520BenQ GP520≈ US$1,0009.0
Optoma GT2000HDROptoma GT2000HDR≈ US$9006.5
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 technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,600 lm3,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)200,000:1300,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)81%—
Gaming
Input lag17.9 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
VRR / ALLMYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:10.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m1.11 m
Smallest image size—30″
Largest image size—300″
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)12 W15 W
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI eARCYes—
USB-C video inputYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption186 W139 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB34 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—32 dB
Weight3.7 kg3 kg
Width241 mm274 mm
Height151 mm114 mm
Depth225 mm216 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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