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BenQ X500i vs ViewSonic LS711HD

What X500i does better (5) and where LS711HD wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ X500i
BenQ · 2024X500i
7.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,650
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ViewSonic LS711HD
ViewSonic · 2024LS711HD
6.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,650
5.1Picture5.8
8.2Gaming & inputs5.0
6.4Setup & placement4.3
6.3Noise, lifetime & portability7.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

X500iLS711HD
366 × 118244286 × 129216
X500iLS711HDDifference
Height118 mm129 mm−11 mm
Width366 mm286 mm+80 mm
Depth244 mm216 mm+28 mm
Weight3.6 kg3 kg+0.6 kg

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

Why is X500i better than LS711HD?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  3. Automatic keystone correctionYes · LS711HD: No
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:1 vs 300,000:12×
  5. HDR supportYes · LS711HD: No

Why is LS711HD better than X500i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,200 lm vs 4,200 lm+91%
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
  3. Weight3.6 kg vs 3 kg+20%
  4. Power consumption236 W vs 210 W+12%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ X500iBenQ X500i≈ US$1,6507.4
ViewSonic LS711HDViewSonic LS711HD≈ US$1,6506.6
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,200 lm4,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:1300,000:1
HDR supportYesNo
HDR formatsHDR10—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)95%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)84%—
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag4.2 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.69:10.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)0.83:1—
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.53 m1.11 m
Smallest image size—35″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom1.2×—
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W15 W
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version22
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption236 W210 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—24 dB
Weight3.6 kg3 kg
Width366 mm286 mm
Height118 mm129 mm
Depth244 mm216 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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