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BenQ GP520 vs Optoma UHZ58LV

What GP520 does better (6) and where UHZ58LV wins (7) — every spec side by side.

BenQ GP520
BenQ · 2024GP520
9.0Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,000
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Optoma UHZ58LV
Optoma · 2025UHZ58LV
8.7Score
7 advantages≈ US$1,800
5.3Picture7.2
4.3Gaming & inputs8.0
9.8Setup & placement6.2
6.0Smart features & sound9.6
8.5Noise, lifetime & portability6.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

GP520UHZ58LV
241 × 151225274 × 108219
GP520UHZ58LVDifference
Height151 mm108 mm+43 mm
Width241 mm274 mm−33 mm
Depth225 mm219 mm+6 mm
Weight3.7 kg5 kg−1.3 kg

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

Why is GP520 better than UHZ58LV?

  1. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. Lens shiftVertical and horizontal vs None
  3. Automatic keystone correctionYes · UHZ58LV: No
  4. Fan noise26 dB vs 32 dB+23%
  5. Weight3.7 kg vs 5 kg+35%
  6. Power consumption186 W vs 239 W+28%

Why is UHZ58LV better than GP520?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,600 lm vs 3,000 lm+15%
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)12 W vs 20 W+67%
  3. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)200,000:1 vs 3,000,000:115×
  5. Ethernet (LAN)No · GP520: Yes
  6. Audio outputNo · GP520: Yes
  7. HDMI inputs2 vs 3+50%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ GP520BenQ GP520≈ US$1,0009.0
Optoma UHZ58LVOptoma UHZ58LV≈ US$1,8008.7
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 sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,600 lm3,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)200,000:13,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10+, HDR10
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)81%—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag17.9 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
VRR / ALLMYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11.4:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—2.24:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m3.1 m
Smallest image size—33″
Largest image size—320″
Optical zoom—1.6×
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)12 W20 W
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TV—
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs23
HDMI version—2.1
HDMI eARCYes—
USB-C video inputYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption186 W239 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—28 dB
Weight3.7 kg5 kg
Width241 mm274 mm
Height151 mm108 mm
Depth225 mm219 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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