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BenQ X500i vs ViewSonic LS901HD

What X500i does better (3) and where LS901HD wins (3) — every spec side by side.

BenQ X500i
BenQ · 2024X500i
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,650
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ViewSonic LS901HD
ViewSonic · 2024LS901HD
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,150
5.1Picture8.4
6.3Noise, lifetime & portability4.1

Why is X500i better than LS901HD?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 6,000 h3.3×
  3. Audio outputYes · LS901HD: No

Why is LS901HD better than X500i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,200 lm vs 6,000 lm2.7×
  2. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
  3. Ethernet (LAN)No · X500i: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ X500iBenQ X500i≈ US$1,6507.4
ViewSonic LS901HDViewSonic LS901HD≈ US$2,1507.2
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 lm6,000 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 ratio0.69:11.2:1
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 m2.66 m
Smallest image size—30″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom1.2×—
Lens shiftNoneVertical
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W—
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption236 W—
Light source life20,000 h6,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise—31 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—25 dB
Weight3.6 kg—
Width366 mm—
Height118 mm—
Depth244 mm—
ColoursWhiteWhite
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