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BenQ vs Optoma: projectors compared

50 models from BenQ and 63 models from Optoma — how the two lineups compare on numbers: releases, scores, specs and features.

BenQBenQOptomaOptoma
Models in the catalog5063
Models of the last 3 years2327
Years in the catalog2018–20262018–2026
Median score6.07.1
Median score, last 3 years7.47.4
Best rated modelGP520 · 9.0UHZ65UST · 9.4
By year

Models by release year

BenQOptoma
0481115201820192020202120222023202420252026
Median score by year
02.557.51020182020202120222023202420252026
Models of the last 3 years

Typical specs and features

SpecBenQOptoma
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) median3,000 lm3,800 lm
Throw ratio median1:11.21:1
Built-in speakers (total output) median10 W15 W
Fan noise median30 dB32 dB
Weight median3.6 kg3.4 kg
Automatic keystone correction share of models55%0%
HDR support share of models100%59%
3D playback share of models100%100%
Game / low-latency mode share of models100%100%
Top rated

Best models of each brand

BenQ

1 BenQ GP520
BenQ · 2024
GP520
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)2,600 lmLED3.7 kg
9.0
2 BenQ LK830ST
BenQ · 2025
LK830ST
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)4,000 lmLaser3.4 kg
8.8
3 BenQ V5010i
BenQ · 2024
V5010i
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)2,500 lmLaser13.2 kg
8.6
4 BenQ W2720i
BenQ · 2024
W2720i
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)2,500 lmLED6.4 kg
8.5
5 BenQ V5000i
BenQ · 2024
V5000i
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)2,500 lmLaser13.2 kg
8.3

Optoma

1 Optoma UHZ78LV
Optoma · 2026
UHZ78LV
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)5,000 lmLaser11.5 kg
9.3
2 Optoma UHZ68LV
Optoma · 2025
UHZ68LV
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)5,000 lmLaser
9.0
3 Optoma UHZ35
Optoma · 2024
UHZ35
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3,500 lm4.2 kg
9.0
4 Optoma UHZ68LV-W
Optoma · 2025
UHZ68LV-W
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)5,000 lmLaser
8.9
5 Optoma ML1050STi
Optoma · 2024
ML1050STi
1280 × 800 (WXGA)535 lm0.4 kg
8.8
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