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Alternatives to BenQ GP520

10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the GP520 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

BenQ GP520
BenQ · 2024
GP520
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)2,600 lmLED3.7 kg
approx. price≈ US$1,000
9.0

Alternatives to the GP520

Acer Vero HL6510ATV
1
Acer · 2024Vero HL6510ATV
8.9
Same price ≈ US$1,050
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 5,000 lm vs 2,600 lm
  • Audio output
  • HDMI inputs 3 vs 2
  • Lens shift Vertical vs Vertical and horizontal
  • Automatic keystone correction
Dangbei Mars Pro 2
2
Dangbei · 2024Mars Pro 2
9.2
18% pricier ≈ US$1,200
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 24 W vs 12 W
  • Light source life 30,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Ethernet (LAN)
  • Lens shift None vs Vertical and horizontal
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,450 lm vs 2,600 lm
Optoma UHZ35
3
Optoma · 2024UHZ35
9.0
16% pricier ≈ US$1,200
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,500 lm vs 2,600 lm
  • Light source life 30,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 500,000:1 vs 200,000:1
  • Fan noise 35 dB vs 26 dB
  • Weight 4.2 kg vs 3.7 kg
JMGO N1 Ultra
4
JMGO · 2024N1 Ultra
9.2
27% pricier ≈ US$1,300
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 20 W vs 12 W
  • Light source life 30,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Audio output
  • Lens shift None vs Vertical and horizontal
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,200 lm vs 2,600 lm
Acer Vero HL6810
5
Acer · 2024Vero HL6810
8.6
10% cheaper ≈ US$920
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 2,600 lm
  • Audio output
  • Weight 3.2 kg vs 3.7 kg
  • Lens shift Vertical vs Vertical and horizontal
  • Automatic keystone correction
JMGO N3 4K
6
JMGO · 2025N3 4K
8.6
8% pricier ≈ US$1,100
  • Audio output
  • Weight 3.6 kg vs 3.7 kg
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,800 lm vs 2,600 lm
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,600:1 vs 200,000:1
ULTIMEA Poseidon E100
7
ULTIMEA · 2025Poseidon E100
9.2
12% cheaper ≈ US$900
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 20 W vs 12 W
  • Light source life 30,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Ethernet (LAN)
  • Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,800 lm vs 2,600 lm
Nebula Cosmos 4K SE
8
Nebula · 2024Cosmos 4K SE
9.0
20% pricier ≈ US$1,200
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 30 W vs 12 W
  • Light source life 30,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Audio output
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,800 lm vs 2,600 lm
  • HDMI inputs 1 vs 2
ViewSonic X1-4KE Pro
9
ViewSonic · 2024X1-4KE Pro
9.1
48% pricier ≈ US$1,500
  • Light source life 30,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,000,000:1 vs 200,000:1
  • Audio output
  • Lens shift Vertical vs Vertical and horizontal
  • Automatic keystone correction
Formovie X5
10
Formovie · 2024X5
37% pricier ≈ US$1,400
  • Ethernet (LAN)
  • Audio output
  • Lens shift None vs Vertical and horizontal
  • Automatic keystone correction
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