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BenQ GP520 vs XGIMI Horizon S Max
What GP520 does better (6) and where Horizon S Max wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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5.3Picture6.9
4.3Gaming & inputs2.3
9.8Setup & placement7.5
6.0Smart features & sound8.8
8.5Noise, lifetime & portability6.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
GP520Horizon S Max
| GP520 | Horizon S Max | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 151 mm | 234 mm | −83 mm |
| Width | 241 mm | 273 mm | −32 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 174 mm | +51 mm |
| Weight | 3.7 kg | 4.8 kg | −1.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GP520 better than Horizon S Max?
- Lens shiftVertical and horizontal vs None
- Input lag17.9 ms vs 20 ms+12%
- HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
- Fan noise26 dB vs 28 dB+8%
- Power consumption186 W vs 300 W+61%
- Weight3.7 kg vs 4.81 kg+30%
Why is Horizon S Max better than GP520?
- Built-in speakers (total output)12 W vs 24 W2×
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,600 lm vs 3,100 lm+19%
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)200,000:1 vs 1,000,000:15×
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 | Laser + LED hybrid |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 2,600 lm | 3,100 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 200,000:1 | 1,000,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | — | Yes |
| Colour gamut (Rec.709) | 98% | — |
| Colour gamut (DCI-P3) | 81% | — |
| Colour gamut (BT.2020) | — | 110% |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| 3D playback | — | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | 17.9 ms | 20 ms |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Game / low-latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| VRR / ALLM | Yes | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 1.2:1 |
| 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 | 2.66 m |
| Smallest image size | — | 40″ |
| Largest image size | — | 200″ |
| Lens shift | Vertical and horizontal | None |
| Autofocus | — | Yes |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | — | Yes |
| Automatic screen fit | — | Yes |
| Built-in stand / gimbal | — | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 12 W | 24 W |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Google TV | Android TV |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | Yes |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Internal storage | — | 32 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C video input | Yes | — |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | No | No |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 186 W | 300 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | 25,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 26 dB | 28 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | — | 30 dB |
| Weight | 3.7 kg | 4.81 kg |
| Width | 241 mm | 273 mm |
| Height | 151 mm | 234 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 174 mm |
| Colours | Black | Beige |
