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BenQ GP520 vs ViewSonic LX700-4K

What GP520 does better (4) and where LX700-4K wins (7) — every spec side by side.

BenQ GP520
BenQ · 2024GP520
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,000
vs
ViewSonic LX700-4K
ViewSonic · 2023LX700-4K
9.4Score
7 advantages
Higher score
5.3Picture8.4
9.8Setup & placement8.4
8.5Noise, lifetime & portability8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

GP520LX700-4K
241 × 151225286 × 129216
GP520LX700-4KDifference
Height151 mm129 mm+22 mm
Width241 mm286 mm−45 mm
Depth225 mm216 mm+9 mm
Weight3.7 kg3.3 kg+0.4 kg

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

Why is GP520 better than LX700-4K?

  1. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. Lens shiftVertical and horizontal vs Vertical
  3. Automatic keystone correctionYes · LX700-4K: No
  4. Fan noise26 dB vs 31 dB+19%

Why is LX700-4K 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. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)200,000:1 vs 3,000,000:115×
  4. Built-in speakers (total output)12 W vs 15 W+25%
  5. Audio outputNo · GP520: Yes
  6. Weight3.7 kg vs 3.3 kg+12%
  7. Power consumption186 W vs 180 W+3%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ GP520BenQ GP520≈ US$1,0009.0
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 lm3,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)200,000:13,000,000:1
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 modeYesYes
VRR / ALLMYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11.06:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.45:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m2.35 m
Smallest image size—30″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom—2×
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalVertical
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 eARCYes—
USB-C video inputYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption186 W180 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB31 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—26 dB
Weight3.7 kg3.3 kg
Width241 mm286 mm
Height151 mm129 mm
Depth225 mm216 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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