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BenQ GS2 vs XGIMI Elfin Flip

What GS2 does better (1) and where Elfin Flip wins (7) — every spec side by side.

BenQ GS2
BenQ · 2020GS2
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ US$400
vs
XGIMI Elfin Flip
XGIMI · 2024Elfin Flip
7.1Score
7 advantages≈ US$430
Higher score
6.2Picture6.6
2.8Gaming & inputs6.2
3.5Noise, lifetime & portability6.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

GS2Elfin Flip
139 × 144139218 × 23564
GS2Elfin FlipDifference
Height144 mm235 mm−91 mm
Width139 mm218 mm−79 mm
Depth139 mm64 mm+75 mm
Weight1.6 kg1.2 kg+0.4 kg

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

Why is GS2 better than Elfin Flip?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm vs 400 lm+25%

Why is Elfin Flip better than GS2?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Input lag33.4 ms vs 26.3 ms+27%
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)4 W vs 6 W+50%
  4. Light source life20,000 h vs 25,000 h+25%
  5. Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  6. Fan noise31 dB vs 28 dB+11%
  7. Weight1.6 kg vs 1.18 kg+36%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ GS2BenQ GS2≈ US$4004.5
XGIMI Elfin FlipXGIMI Elfin Flip≈ US$4307.1
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm400 lm
Native contrast ratio100,000:1—
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%113%
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag33.4 ms26.3 ms
Maximum refresh rate85 Hz—
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.3:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.88 m2.66 m
Smallest image size—80″
Largest image size—150″
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)4 W6 W
Smart & streaming
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)—No
VGA input—No
Audio output—No
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Power consumption42 W—
Light source life20,000 h25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise31 dB28 dB
Weight1.6 kg1.18 kg
Width139 mm218 mm
Height144 mm235 mm
Depth139 mm64 mm
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