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BenQ GV30 vs XGIMI Elfin

What GV30 does better (1) and where Elfin wins (8) — every spec side by side.

BenQ GV30
BenQ · 2021GV30
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ US$610
vs
XGIMI Elfin
XGIMI · 2021Elfin
7.2Score
8 advantages≈ US$710
Higher score
5.1Picture6.6
7.8Setup & placement9.0
5.5Smart features & sound4.2
4.3Noise, lifetime & portability6.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

GV30Elfin
120 × 196185218 × 23564
GV30ElfinDifference
Height196 mm235 mm−39 mm
Width120 mm218 mm−98 mm
Depth185 mm64 mm+121 mm
Weight1.6 kg1.2 kg+0.4 kg

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

Why is GV30 better than Elfin?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)8 W vs 6 W+33%

Why is Elfin better than GV30?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Input lag51 ms vs 26.3 ms+94%
  3. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)300 lm vs 400 lm+33%
  4. Light source life20,000 h vs 25,000 h+25%
  5. Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  6. Fan noise29 dB vs 28 dB+4%
  7. Largest image size100″ vs 150″+50%
  8. Weight1.6 kg vs 1.18 kg+36%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ GV30BenQ GV30≈ US$6106.1
XGIMI ElfinXGIMI Elfin≈ US$7107.2
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 sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)300 lm400 lm
Native contrast ratio100,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)100,000:1—
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%113%
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag51 ms26.3 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″80″
Largest image size100″150″
Lens shiftNone—
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)8 W6 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TVAndroid TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portNoYes
Ethernet (LAN)No—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputYes—
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Power consumption65 W—
Light source life20,000 h25,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)27 dB—
Weight1.6 kg1.18 kg
Width120 mm218 mm
Height196 mm235 mm
Depth185 mm64 mm
ColoursWhite—
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