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BenQ X500i vs Formovie X5

What X500i does better (1) and where X5 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

BenQ X500i
BenQ · 2024X500i
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ US$1,650
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Formovie X5
Formovie · 2024X5
2 advantages≈ US$1,400
6.4Setup & placement6.3

Why is X500i better than X5?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · X5: No

Why is X5 better than X500i?

  1. Ethernet (LAN)No · X500i: Yes
  2. HDMI version2 vs 2.1+5%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ X500iBenQ X500i≈ US$1,6507.4
Formovie X5Formovie X5≈ US$1,400
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 sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,200 lm—
Claimed brightness (LED / light-source lumens)—20,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:1—
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)95%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)84%—
Gaming
Input lag4.2 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.69:11.27:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)0.83:1—
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.53 m2.81 m
Optical zoom1.2×—
Lens shiftNoneNone
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W—
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Internal storage—128 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version22.1
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption236 W—
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Weight3.6 kg—
Width366 mm—
Height118 mm—
Depth244 mm—
ColoursWhiteBlack
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