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BenQ GP520 vs ViewSonic X2-4KE PRO
What GP520 does better (4) and where X2-4KE PRO wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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5.3Picture9.2
4.3Gaming & inputs8.9
9.8Setup & placement6.8
6.0Smart features & sound6.3
8.5Noise, lifetime & portability6.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
GP520X2-4KE PRO
| GP520 | X2-4KE PRO | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 151 mm | 121 mm | +30 mm |
| Width | 241 mm | 355 mm | −114 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 251 mm | −26 mm |
| Weight | 3.7 kg | 3.6 kg | +0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GP520 better than X2-4KE PRO?
- Lens shiftVertical and horizontal vs Vertical
- Automatic keystone correctionYes · X2-4KE PRO: No
- Fan noise26 dB vs 33 dB+27%
- Power consumption186 W vs 236 W+27%
Why is X2-4KE PRO better than GP520?
- Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)200,000:1 vs 3,000,000:115×
- Audio outputNo · GP520: Yes
- Weight3.7 kg vs 3.6 kg+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 2,600 lm | — |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 200,000:1 | 3,000,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | — |
| Colour gamut (Rec.709) | 98% | — |
| Colour gamut (DCI-P3) | 81% | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | 17.9 ms | — |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Game / low-latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| VRR / ALLM | Yes | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 0.69:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | — | 0.83:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.66 m | 1.53 m |
| Smallest image size | — | 60″ |
| Largest image size | — | 150″ |
| Optical zoom | — | 2× |
| Lens shift | Vertical and horizontal | Vertical |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 12 W | 12 W |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Google TV | — |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | Yes |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | — |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Internal storage | — | 16 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI version | — | 2 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C video input | Yes | — |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | No | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 186 W | 236 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 26 dB | 33 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | — | 29 dB |
| Weight | 3.7 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Width | 241 mm | 355 mm |
| Height | 151 mm | 121 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 251 mm |
| Colours | Black | Black |
