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BenQ GV50 vs ViewSonic M1E Max

What GV50 does better (3) and where M1E Max wins (5) — every spec side by side.

BenQ GV50
BenQ · 2024GV50
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$580
vs
ViewSonic M1E Max
ViewSonic · 2025M1E Max
6.8Score
5 advantages≈ US$540
Higher score
8.1Picture5.0
7.7Setup & placement6.0
5.5Smart features & sound4.2
4.1Noise, lifetime & portability8.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

GV50M1E Max
130 × 211191220 × 125190
GV50M1E MaxDifference
Height211 mm125 mm+86 mm
Width130 mm220 mm−90 mm
Depth191 mm190 mm+1 mm
Weight2.1 kg1.8 kg+0.3 kg

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

Why is GV50 better than M1E Max?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm vs 200 lm2.5×
  2. Automatic keystone correctionYes · M1E Max: No
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)8 W vs 6 W+33%

Why is M1E Max better than GV50?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  2. Fan noise28 dB vs 26 dB+8%
  3. Largest image size120″ vs 150″+25%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)100,000:1 vs 120,000:1+20%
  5. Weight2.1 kg vs 1.8 kg+17%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ GV50BenQ GV50≈ US$5806.3
ViewSonic M1E MaxViewSonic M1E Max≈ US$5406.8
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)—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm200 lm
Native contrast ratio100,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)100,000:1120,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHLG—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)92%—
Gaming
Input lag22.4 ms—
Maximum refresh rate62 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
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 size30″40″
Largest image size120″150″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)8 W6 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)Google TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Power consumption85 W—
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB26 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)26 dB25 dB
Weight2.1 kg1.8 kg
Width130 mm220 mm
Height211 mm125 mm
Depth191 mm190 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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