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BenQ GP520 vs ViewSonic X1-4K

What GP520 does better (5) and where X1-4K wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ GP520
BenQ · 2024GP520
9.0Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,000
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ViewSonic X1-4K
ViewSonic · 2023X1-4K
8.5Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,550
5.3Picture6.4
4.3Gaming & inputs9.2
9.8Setup & placement6.8
6.0Smart features & sound6.3
8.5Noise, lifetime & portability6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

GP520X1-4K
241 × 151225355 × 121244
GP520X1-4KDifference
Height151 mm121 mm+30 mm
Width241 mm355 mm−114 mm
Depth225 mm244 mm−19 mm
Weight3.7 kg3.6 kg+0.1 kg

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

Why is GP520 better than X1-4K?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,600 lm vs 2,150 lm+21%
  2. Lens shiftVertical and horizontal vs Vertical
  3. Automatic keystone correctionYes · X1-4K: No
  4. Fan noise26 dB vs 33 dB+27%
  5. Power consumption186 W vs 236 W+27%

Why is X1-4K better than GP520?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)200,000:1 vs 3,000,000:115×
  3. Audio outputNo · GP520: Yes
  4. Weight3.7 kg vs 3.6 kg+3%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ GP520BenQ GP520≈ US$1,0009.0
ViewSonic X1-4KViewSonic X1-4K≈ US$1,5508.5
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 sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,600 lm2,150 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 Hz240 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
VRR / ALLMYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11.15:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m2.55 m
Smallest image size—60″
Largest image size—150″
Optical zoom—2×
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalVertical
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)12 W12 W
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TV—
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
HDMI eARCYes—
USB-C video inputYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption186 W236 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—29 dB
Weight3.7 kg3.6 kg
Width241 mm355 mm
Height151 mm121 mm
Depth225 mm244 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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