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BenQ GS2 vs XGIMI Halo
What GS2 does better (1) and where Halo wins (5) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
GS2Halo
| GS2 | Halo | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 144 mm | 114 mm | +30 mm |
| Width | 139 mm | 145 mm | −6 mm |
| Depth | 139 mm | 172 mm | −33 mm |
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 1.6 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GS2 better than Halo?
- Power consumption42 W vs 90 W2.1×
Why is Halo better than GS2?
- Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Built-in speakers (total output)4 W vs 10 W2.5×
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm vs 700 lm+40%
- Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Fan noise31 dB vs 30 dB+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1280 × 720 (HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1280 × 720 (HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | — | 4K input only (downscaled) |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 500 lm | 700 lm |
| Native contrast ratio | 100,000:1 | — |
| HDR support | — | Yes |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10+ |
| Colour gamut (Rec.709) | 98% | — |
| 3D playback | — | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | 33.4 ms | — |
| Maximum refresh rate | 85 Hz | — |
| Game / low-latency mode | — | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.3:1 | 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 | 2.88 m | 2.66 m |
| Lens shift | — | None |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 4 W | 10 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | — | Android (not TV-certified) |
| Built-in smart platform | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Internal storage | — | 16 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | — | No |
| VGA input | — | No |
| Audio output | — | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Built-in battery | Yes | Yes |
| Power consumption | 42 W | 90 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 31 dB | 30 dB |
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 1.6 kg |
| Width | 139 mm | 145 mm |
| Height | 144 mm | 114 mm |
| Depth | 139 mm | 172 mm |
| Colours | — | Black, Silver |
