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From BenQ — With 8.3 million distinct pixels, the BenQ GP500 projector's true 4K 3840x2160 resolution offers stunning clarity and crisp details while showcasing captivating content on the big screen. Supporting HDR10 and HLG to show greater contrast range, GP500 brings out every cinematic detail. BenQ Auto Color Calibration technology automatically measures RGB color points and dynamically controls all color accuracy for the LED light source, letting you enjoy long-lasting and consistently vibrant colors.

  • 100,000:1 contrast ratio
  • Over 100% DCI-P3 Color Gamut
  • 360 degree sound field
  • True 4K HDR
  • Autofocus
  • 2D keystone
  • Screen fit and object avoidance


BenQ GP500 Projector Specifications

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Performance
5
Features
Ease of Use
Value

Street Price
$1,699
MSRP
$1,799
Best Used For
Status
Shipping
Released
January 2023
Warranty
3 Years
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Brightness
1,500 ANSI Lumens
Resolution
3840x2160
Aspect Ratio
16:9 (4K HD)
Dynamic Contrast
100,000:1
Display Type
DLP x 1
Color Processing
10-bit
Input Lag
4K/60: 25ms  |  1080p/60: 25ms  |  1080p/120: 28ms
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60
Data Modes
MAX 3840x2160

Lamp Type
LED
Lamp Life
20,000 hours  / 30,000 hours

Included Lens
1.3x manual zoom , Powered focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
No
Throw Distance
3.8' - 14.6'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
40.03" - 200.33"
Throw Ratio
1.00:1 - 1.30:1
Digital Keystone
Horizontal & Vertical

Projector Size
7.20" x 10.20" x 10.50"
Weight
11.9 lbs
Audible Noise
30 dB  / 28 dB
Internal Speakers
5.0 Watts × 4
Power
150 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
Audio Out: Mini Jack
Audio Out: Optical
HDMI (HDCP 2.2)
HDMI 2.0
USB x 2
Wireless Networking

Features
Geometric Correction
HDR
Auto Focus
Android OS
Google Assistant


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ANSI LUMENS  is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.

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BUYER BEWARE   Either this projector's brightness specification does not cite an industry-accepted unit of measurement, or according to our calculations it seems unlikely that this projector is capable of producing the manufacturer's cited brightness specification.

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