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BenQ GS2 vs BenQ GS50

What GS2 does better (2) and where GS50 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

BenQ GS2
BenQ · 2020GS2
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ US$400
vs
BenQ GS50
BenQ · 2021GS50
6.4Score
5 advantages
Higher score
6.2Picture8.1
2.8Gaming & inputs4.9
3.5Noise, lifetime & portability3.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

GS2GS50
139 × 144139186 × 154146
GS2GS50Difference
Height144 mm154 mm−10 mm
Width139 mm186 mm−47 mm
Depth139 mm146 mm−7 mm
Weight1.6 kg2.3 kg−0.7 kg

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

Why is GS2 better than GS50?

  1. Power consumption42 W vs 65 W+55%
  2. Weight1.6 kg vs 2.3 kg+44%

Why is GS50 better than GS2?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)4 W vs 10 W2.5×
  3. Input lag33.4 ms vs 22.7 ms+47%
  4. Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  5. Fan noise31 dB vs 29 dB+7%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ GS2BenQ GS2≈ US$4004.5
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K input only (downscaled)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm500 lm
Native contrast ratio100,000:1100,000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—100,000:1
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%98%
Gaming
Input lag33.4 ms22.7 ms
Maximum refresh rate85 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.3:11.21:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.88 m2.68 m
Smallest image size—30″
Largest image size—100″
Lens shift—None
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)4 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)—No
VGA input—No
Audio output—No
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Power consumption42 W65 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise31 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—27 dB
Weight1.6 kg2.3 kg
Width139 mm186 mm
Height144 mm154 mm
Depth139 mm146 mm
Colours—Green, White
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