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BenQ GS50 vs XGIMI Halo

What GS50 does better (2) and where Halo wins (3) — every spec side by side.

BenQ GS50
BenQ · 2021GS50
6.4Score
2 advantages
vs
XGIMI Halo
XGIMI · 2021Halo
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$370
Higher score
8.1Picture8.0
7.4Setup & placement8.2
7.3Smart features & sound7.8
3.9Noise, lifetime & portability2.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

GS50Halo
186 × 154146145 × 114172
GS50HaloDifference
Height154 mm114 mm+40 mm
Width186 mm145 mm+41 mm
Depth146 mm172 mm−26 mm
Weight2.3 kg1.6 kg+0.7 kg

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

Why is GS50 better than Halo?

  1. Fan noise29 dB vs 30 dB+3%
  2. Power consumption65 W vs 90 W+38%

Why is Halo better than GS50?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm vs 700 lm+40%
  2. Audio outputNo · GS50: Yes
  3. Weight2.3 kg vs 1.6 kg+44%
Specifications

Side by side

XGIMI HaloXGIMI Halo≈ US$3707.4
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K input only (downscaled)4K input only (downscaled)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm700 lm
Native contrast ratio100,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)100,000:1—
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10+
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag22.7 ms—
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.21:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.68 m2.66 m
Smallest image size30″—
Largest image size100″—
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TVAndroid (not TV-certified)
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Power consumption65 W90 W
Light source life20,000 h—
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)27 dB—
Weight2.3 kg1.6 kg
Width186 mm145 mm
Height154 mm114 mm
Depth146 mm172 mm
ColoursGreen, WhiteBlack, Silver
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