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BenQ X500i vs ViewSonic X1-4KE Pro
What X500i does better (1) and where X1-4KE Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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5.1Picture9.2
8.2Gaming & inputs9.2
6.4Setup & placement6.8
4.7Smart features & sound6.1
6.3Noise, lifetime & portability6.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
X500iX1-4KE Pro
| X500i | X1-4KE Pro | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 118 mm | 121 mm | −3 mm |
| Width | 366 mm | 355 mm | +11 mm |
| Depth | 244 mm | 244 mm | = |
| Weight | 3.6 kg | 3.6 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is X500i better than X1-4KE Pro?
- Automatic keystone correctionYes · X1-4KE Pro: No
Why is X1-4KE Pro better than X500i?
- Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
- Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:1 vs 3,000,000:15×
- Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 12 W+20%
- Optical zoom1.2× vs 2×+67%
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) | 2,200 lm | — |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 600,000:1 | 3,000,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | HDR10 | — |
| Colour gamut (Rec.709) | 95% | — |
| Colour gamut (DCI-P3) | 84% | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | 4.2 ms | — |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Game / low-latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.69:1 | 1.15:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 0.83:1 | 1.5:1 |
| Throw type | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 1.53 m | 2.55 m |
| Smallest image size | — | 60″ |
| Largest image size | — | 150″ |
| Optical zoom | 1.2× | 2× |
| Lens shift | None | Vertical |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 10 W | 12 W |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Android TV | Google TV |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | Yes |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | — |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | Yes |
| Internal storage | — | 16 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI version | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | — |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 236 W | 236 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | — | 33 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | — | 29 dB |
| Weight | 3.6 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Width | 366 mm | 355 mm |
| Height | 118 mm | 121 mm |
| Depth | 244 mm | 244 mm |
| Colours | White | Black |
