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BenQ X300G vs BenQ X500i
What X300G does better (3) and where X500i wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
X300GX500i
| X300G | X500i | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 180 mm | 118 mm | +62 mm |
| Width | 212 mm | 366 mm | −154 mm |
| Depth | 194 mm | 244 mm | −50 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 3.6 kg | −0.6 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is X300G better than X500i?
- Built-in speakers (total output)16 W vs 10 W+60%
- Power consumption180 W vs 236 W+31%
- Weight3 kg vs 3.6 kg+20%
Why is X500i better than X300G?
- Automatic keystone correctionNo · X300G: Yes
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 2,200 lm+10%
- Audio outputNo · X300G: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 2,000 lm | 2,200 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 600,000:1 | 600,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10 |
| Colour gamut (Rec.709) | — | 95% |
| Colour gamut (DCI-P3) | — | 84% |
| 3D playback | Yes | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | — | 4.2 ms |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Game / low-latency mode | — | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.69:1 | 0.69:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 0.83:1 | 0.83:1 |
| Throw type | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 1.53 m | 1.53 m |
| Smallest image size | 30″ | — |
| Largest image size | 300″ | — |
| Optical zoom | 1.2× | 1.2× |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 16 W | 10 W |
| Dolby Atmos | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Android (not TV-certified) | Android TV |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI version | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | No | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 180 W | 236 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 30 dB | — |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 28 dB | — |
| Weight | 3 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Width | 212 mm | 366 mm |
| Height | 180 mm | 118 mm |
| Depth | 194 mm | 244 mm |
| Colours | White | White |
