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BenQ GV30 vs Nebula Capsule 3 Laser

What GV30 does better (1) and where Capsule 3 Laser wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ GV30
BenQ · 2021GV30
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ US$610
vs
Nebula Capsule 3 Laser
Nebula · 2023Capsule 3 Laser
7.6Score
6 advantages≈ US$640
Higher score
5.1Picture5.9
7.8Setup & placement5.3
5.5Smart features & sound6.3
4.3Noise, lifetime & portability8.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

GV30Capsule 3 Laser
120 × 19618583 × 17083
GV30Capsule 3 LaserDifference
Height196 mm170 mm+26 mm
Width120 mm83 mm+37 mm
Depth185 mm83 mm+102 mm
Weight1.6 kg1 kg+0.7 kg

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

Why is GV30 better than Capsule 3 Laser?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · Capsule 3 Laser: No

Why is Capsule 3 Laser better than GV30?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  3. Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  4. Weight1.6 kg vs 0.95 kg+68%
  5. Fan noise29 dB vs 28 dB+4%
  6. Largest image size100″ vs 120″+20%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ GV30BenQ GV30≈ US$6106.1
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K input only (downscaled)—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)300 lm300 lm
Native contrast ratio100,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)100,000:1—
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
Gaming
Input lag51 ms—
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m2.66 m
Smallest image size80″40″
Largest image size100″120″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)8 W8 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TVAndroid (not TV-certified)
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYes—
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portNoYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Power consumption65 W—
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)27 dB—
Weight1.6 kg0.95 kg
Width120 mm83 mm
Height196 mm170 mm
Depth185 mm83 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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