Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White vs BenQ i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White

53specifications compared
25differ
28identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White:300 ANSI lumens
- i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White:720p (1280x720)
- i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratio
- GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White:16:9
- i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
Screen size compatibility
- GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White:762 - 5080 mm (30 - 200")
- i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1016 - 5080 mm (40 - 200")
Keystone correction, vertical
- GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White:-40 -40°
- i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:-40 - 40°
Focal length range
- GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White:5.53 - 5.53 mm
- i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1.6 - 6.154 mm
Throw ratio
- GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White:0.8:1
- i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:0.6:1
Offset
- GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White:102.5%
- i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:100%

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Comparison of GS1, i500
78 specifications	A BenQ GS1 Short throw projector 300 ANSI lumens DLP 720p (1280x720) 3D White Model GS1 View product	B BenQ i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White Model i500 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	300 ANSI lumens	500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	720p (1280x720)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 5080 mm (30 - 200")	1016 - 5080 mm (40 - 200")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 -40°	-40 - 40°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	100000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Service life of light source	20000 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	30000 h	30000 h
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lamp typeKnown for one	OSRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	5.53 - 5.53 mm	1.6 - 6.154 mm
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Throw ratioDiffers	0.8:1	0.6:1
OffsetDiffers	102.5%	100%
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.5 - 1.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Frame Sequential, Top and bottom
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	640 x 480 (VGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)	640 x 352, 640 x 360, 640 x 400, 640 x 480 (VGA), 640 x 512, 640 x 544, 704 x 480, 704 x 576, 720 x 350, 720 x 400, 720 x 480, 720 x 576, 752 x 582, 768 x 432, 768 x 494, 768 x 576, 800 x 448, 800 x 450, 800 x 480 (WVGA), 800 x 592, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 832 x 624, 848 x 480, 854 x 480 (WVGA), 900 x 720
Supported video modes	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MicroSD (TransFlash)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise level	30 dB	30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 dB
Preset modesDiffers	3D, Bright, Game	Bright, Cinema, Standard, Vivid photo
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English	Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, French
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	Yes	No
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	4 W	10 W
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVI, DAT, DIVX, MPEG1, MPG
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BMP, JPG
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, MP1, MP2, MP3, WAV
Document formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DOC, PDF, PPT, XLS
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Portable	Home cinema
Product colour	White	White
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC/Battery	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	45 W	75 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	570 g	1.3 kg
WidthDiffers	146 mm	215.6 mm
DepthDiffers	46.5 mm	201.7 mm
HeightDiffers	139.2 mm	63.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control type	IR	IR
Cables included	AC, HDMI	AC, HDMI
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	0	0

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