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BenQHome cinema projector

BenQ GP500

BenQ GP500 is a home cinema projector released in 2023. Key specs: resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD), 4k method 4K by pixel shifting, brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,500 lm, light source LED.

5.2Score
Picture4.6
Setup & placement3.0
Smart features & sound6.0
Noise, lifetime & portability5.5
price rangeUS$830–1,030Reference price converted from EUR
Year
2023
Brand
BenQBenQ
Popularity
#210 of 767
Model numbers
BenQ GP500
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)Resolution (on screen)
4K by pixel shifting4K method
1,500 lmBrightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
LEDLight source
1:1Throw ratio
YesHDR support
Android (not TV-certified)Smart platform
30 dBFan noise
5.4 kgWeight
Spec guide

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Specifications

Full specifications

Picture
Resolution (on screen)
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution
1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method
4K by pixel shifting
Display technology
DLP
Light source
LED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
1,500 lm
HDR support
Yes
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate
120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio
1:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)
1.3:1
Throw type
Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image
2.21 m
Optical zoom
1.3×
Lens shift
None
Keystone correction
Yes
Automatic keystone correction
No
Smart & streaming
Smart platform
Android (not TV-certified)
Built-in smart platform
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
AirPlay
Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs
2
HDMI version
2
USB port
Yes
Ethernet (LAN)
No
VGA input
No
Audio output
Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life
20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)
30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise
30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)
28 dB
Weight
5.4 kg
Width
260 mm
Height
267 mm
Depth
183 mm
Colours
White

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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