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BenQ GS2 vs XGIMI Halo+

What GS2 does better (1) and where Halo+ wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ GS2
BenQ · 2020GS2
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ US$400
vs
XGIMI Halo+
XGIMI · 2021Halo+
7.7Score
6 advantages≈ US$560
Higher score
6.2Picture7.7
3.5Noise, lifetime & portability3.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

GS2Halo+
139 × 144139114 × 172145
GS2Halo+Difference
Height144 mm172 mm−28 mm
Width139 mm114 mm+25 mm
Depth139 mm145 mm−6 mm
Weight1.6 kg1.6 kg=

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

Why is GS2 better than Halo+?

  1. Power consumption42 W vs 90 W2.1×

Why is Halo+ 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. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm vs 700 lm+40%
  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 30 dB+3%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ GS2BenQ GS2≈ US$4004.5
XGIMI Halo+XGIMI Halo+≈ US$5607.7
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 lm700 lm
Native contrast ratio100,000:1—
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag33.4 ms—
Maximum refresh rate85 Hz—
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
Lens shift—None
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)4 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)—No
VGA input—No
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Battery capacity—59 Wh
Power consumption42 W90 W
Light source life20,000 h25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise31 dB30 dB
Weight1.6 kg1.6 kg
Width139 mm114 mm
Height144 mm172 mm
Depth139 mm145 mm
Colours—Black, Silver
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