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BenQ GV30 vs XGIMI Halo+

What GV30 does better (2) and where Halo+ wins (5) — every spec side by side.

BenQ GV30
BenQ · 2021GV30
6.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$610
vs
XGIMI Halo+
XGIMI · 2021Halo+
7.7Score
5 advantages≈ US$560
Higher score
5.1Picture7.7
7.8Setup & placement8.1
5.5Smart features & sound7.5
4.3Noise, lifetime & portability3.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

GV30Halo+
120 × 196185114 × 172145
GV30Halo+Difference
Height196 mm172 mm+24 mm
Width120 mm114 mm+6 mm
Depth185 mm145 mm+40 mm
Weight1.6 kg1.6 kg=

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

Why is GV30 better than Halo+?

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

Why is Halo+ better than GV30?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)300 lm vs 700 lm2.3×
  2. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)8 W vs 10 W+25%
  4. Light source life20,000 h vs 25,000 h+25%
  5. Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ GV30BenQ GV30≈ US$6106.1
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 method4K input only (downscaled)4K input only (downscaled)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)300 lm700 lm
Native contrast ratio100,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)100,000:1—
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag51 ms—
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″—
Largest image size100″—
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)8 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TVAndroid TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portNoYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Battery capacity—59 Wh
Power consumption65 W90 W
Light source life20,000 h25,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)27 dB—
Weight1.6 kg1.6 kg
Width120 mm114 mm
Height196 mm172 mm
Depth185 mm145 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack, Silver
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