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BenQ V5000i vs XGIMI Aura 2

What V5000i does better (5) and where Aura 2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

BenQ V5000i
BenQ · 2024V5000i
8.3Score
5 advantages≈ US$2,700
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XGIMI Aura 2
XGIMI · 2024Aura 2
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$3,100
6.0Picture5.3
7.5Gaming & inputs3.6
5.2Setup & placement8.3
7.3Smart features & sound9.6
8.6Noise, lifetime & portability5.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

V5000iAura 2
76 × 164358510 × 144270
V5000iAura 2Difference
Height164 mm144 mm+20 mm
Width76 mm510 mm−434 mm
Depth358 mm270 mm+88 mm
Weight13.2 kg9 kg+4.2 kg

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

Why is V5000i better than Aura 2?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm vs 2,300 lm+9%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:12×
  3. Fan noise28 dB vs 32 dB+14%
  4. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
  5. Power consumption150 W vs 180 W+20%

Why is Aura 2 better than V5000i?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionNo · V5000i: Yes
  2. Ethernet (LAN)No · V5000i: Yes
  3. Weight13.2 kg vs 9 kg+47%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ V5000iBenQ V5000i≈ US$2,7008.3
XGIMI Aura 2XGIMI Aura 2≈ US$3,1007.0
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm2,300 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:11,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)—99%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag—20 ms
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.25:10.18:1
Throw typeUltra short throw (under 0.4:1)Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image0.55 m0.4 m
Smallest image size—90″
Largest image size—150″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Autofocus—No
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—60 W
Dolby Atmos—Yes
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)Android TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Internal storage—32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI version2.1—
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption150 W180 W
Light source life—20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB32 dB
Weight13.2 kg9 kg
Width76 mm510 mm
Height164 mm144 mm
Depth358 mm270 mm
ColoursBlackGrey, Black
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