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BenQ X500i vs ViewSonic LX720-4K

What X500i does better (2) and where LX720-4K wins (2) — every spec side by side.

BenQ X500i
BenQ · 2024X500i
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,650
vs
ViewSonic LX720-4K
ViewSonic · 2025LX720-4K
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,500
Higher score
5.1Picture8.0
6.3Noise, lifetime & portability5.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

X500iLX720-4K
366 × 118244312 × 104234
X500iLX720-4KDifference
Height118 mm104 mm+14 mm
Width366 mm312 mm+54 mm
Depth244 mm234 mm+10 mm
Weight3.6 kg3.5 kg+0.1 kg

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

Why is X500i better than LX720-4K?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · LX720-4K: No
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:1 vs 300,000:12×

Why is LX720-4K better than X500i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,200 lm vs 3,500 lm+59%
  2. Weight3.6 kg vs 3.5 kg+3%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ X500iBenQ X500i≈ US$1,6507.4
ViewSonic LX720-4KViewSonic LX720-4K≈ US$1,5007.8
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 lm3,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:1300,000:1
HDR supportYes—
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 ratio0.69:1—
Throw ratio (zoomed in)0.83:1—
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.53 m—
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom1.2×—
Lens shiftNone—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Internal storage—8 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption236 W—
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—26 dB
Weight3.6 kg3.5 kg
Width366 mm312 mm
Height118 mm104 mm
Depth244 mm234 mm
ColoursWhite—
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