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BenQ GS50 vs Nebula Capsule Max
What GS50 does better (8) and where Capsule Max wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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8.1Picture2.6
7.4Setup & placement2.6
7.3Smart features & sound6.3
3.9Noise, lifetime & portability7.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
GS50Capsule Max
| GS50 | Capsule Max | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 154 mm | 150 mm | +4 mm |
| Width | 186 mm | 80 mm | +106 mm |
| Depth | 146 mm | 80 mm | +66 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 0.7 kg | +1.6 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GS50 better than Capsule Max?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm vs 200 lm2.5×
- Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
- Automatic keystone correctionYes · Capsule Max: No
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)100,000:1 vs 400:1250×
- Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 8 W+25%
- Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
- Fan noise29 dB vs 30 dB+3%
- HDMI version2 vs 1.4+43%
Why is Capsule Max better than GS50?
- Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
- Weight2.3 kg vs 0.74 kg3.1×
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1280 × 720 (HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1280 × 720 (HD) |
| 4K method | 4K input only (downscaled) | — |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 500 lm | 200 lm |
| Native contrast ratio | 100,000:1 | — |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 100,000:1 | 400:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | — |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Colour gamut (Rec.709) | 98% | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | 22.7 ms | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.21:1 | 1.3:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.68 m | 2.88 m |
| Smallest image size | 30″ | 20″ |
| Largest image size | 100″ | 100″ |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 10 W | 8 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Android TV | Android (not TV-certified) |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | — |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | — |
| Internal storage | — | 16 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2 | 1.4 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | No | No |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Built-in battery | Yes | Yes |
| Power consumption | 65 W | — |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 29 dB | 30 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 27 dB | — |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 0.74 kg |
| Width | 186 mm | 80 mm |
| Height | 154 mm | 150 mm |
| Depth | 146 mm | 80 mm |
| Colours | Green, White | Black |
