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BenQ GP520 vs Optoma UHZ66

What GP520 does better (3) and where UHZ66 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

BenQ GP520
BenQ · 2024GP520
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,000
vs
Optoma UHZ66
Optoma · 2023UHZ66
9.4Score
7 advantages≈ US$1,250
Higher score
5.3Picture8.9
4.3Gaming & inputs8.9
9.8Setup & placement6.1
8.5Noise, lifetime & portability8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

GP520UHZ66
241 × 151225274 × 114216
GP520UHZ66Difference
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 UHZ66?

  1. Lens shiftVertical and horizontal vs None
  2. Automatic keystone correctionYes · UHZ66: No
  3. Fan noise26 dB vs 30 dB+15%

Why is UHZ66 better than GP520?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,600 lm vs 4,000 lm+54%
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)200,000:1 vs 500,000:12.5×
  4. Built-in speakers (total output)12 W vs 15 W+25%
  5. Ethernet (LAN)No · GP520: Yes
  6. Audio outputNo · GP520: Yes
  7. Weight3.7 kg vs 3 kg+23%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ GP520BenQ GP520≈ US$1,0009.0
Optoma UHZ66Optoma UHZ66≈ US$1,2509.4
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 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)200,000:1500,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)81%—
Gaming
Input lag17.9 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz240 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—26″
Largest image size—303″
Optical zoom—1.6×
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-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB-C video inputYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption186 W185 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—28 dB
Weight3.7 kg3 kg
Width241 mm274 mm
Height151 mm114 mm
Depth225 mm216 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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