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BenQ GP520 vs Sony VPL-XW5000ES
What GP520 does better (3) and where VPL-XW5000ES wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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5.3Picture6.2
9.8Setup & placement8.2
8.5Noise, lifetime & portability6.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
GP520VPL-XW5000ES
| GP520 | VPL-XW5000ES | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 151 mm | 200 mm | −49 mm |
| Width | 241 mm | 460 mm | −219 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 472 mm | −247 mm |
| Weight | 3.7 kg | 13 kg | −9.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GP520 better than VPL-XW5000ES?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,600 lm vs 2,000 lm+30%
- Weight3.7 kg vs 13 kg3.5×
- Power consumption186 W vs 295 W+59%
Why is VPL-XW5000ES better than GP520?
- Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- 4K method4K by pixel shifting vs Native 4K
- Ethernet (LAN)No · GP520: Yes
- Fan noise26 dB vs 24 dB+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | Native 4K |
| Display technology | DLP | LCoS (SXRD / D-ILA) |
| Light source | LED | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 2,600 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 200,000:1 | — |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Colour gamut (Rec.709) | 98% | — |
| Colour gamut (DCI-P3) | 81% | — |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | 17.9 ms | — |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Game / low-latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| VRR / ALLM | Yes | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 1.38:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | — | 2.21:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.66 m | 3.06 m |
| Optical zoom | — | 1.6× |
| Lens shift | Vertical and horizontal | Vertical and horizontal |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Keystone correction | Yes | — |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | — |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 12 W | — |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Google TV | — |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | — |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| AirPlay | Yes | — |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | — |
| USB-C video input | Yes | — |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | Yes |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | No | No |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 186 W | 295 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 26 dB | 24 dB |
| Weight | 3.7 kg | 13 kg |
| Width | 241 mm | 460 mm |
| Height | 151 mm | 200 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 472 mm |
| Colours | Black | — |
