Name: BenQ GP520
Brand: BenQ

Key specs

Brightness: 2600 ANSI lumens
HDR: Yes

Highlights

Specs that matter

Display

Panel: DLP
Resolution: UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Brightness: 2600 nits
HDR: Yes

Body

Weight: 8.16 lb (3.7 kg)
Dimensions: 241 × 225 × 151 mm
Colors: Black

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DisplayDLPDLP · Yes

Weight8.16 lb (3.7 kg)241 × 225 × 151 mm

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Buying decision

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The GP520 is a compact 4K LED projector rated at 2,600 ANSI lumens, with auto focus and keystone correction and built-in streaming apps. Reviewers called it one of the brightest projectors in its class; contrast trails laser models.

Best for

Living rooms that want a simple, bright big-screen setup.

Not for

Dedicated home theaters chasing deep blacks.

Main strength4K resolution

Main weaknessContrast trails laser projectors

Reasons to buy

4K resolution

2,600 ANSI lumens

Auto focus and keystone

Built-in streaming apps

Reasons to avoid

Contrast trails laser projectors

Built-in speakers are average

Fan is audible

Measured view—/10What the pros say.

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Full specifications

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Number of built-in speakers: 2″

Brightness: 2600 ANSI lumens
Built In Display: No
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: Yes
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Contrast ratio (typical): 200000:1

Noise level: 26 dB
Number of colours: 1.07 billion colours

AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 186 W

Wifi Version: Yes
Hdmi Version: 2.1

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC): Yes

AirPlay: Yes
Noise level (economic mode): 24 dB
Interactive: No

Focus: Auto

Offset: 100%
Throw ratio: 1.2
Zoom type: Fixed
Zoom capability: Yes
F-number (relative aperture): 1.7
Fixed focal length: 12.6 mm

Lamps quantity: 4 lamp(s)
Service life of light source (economic mode): 30000 h
Service life of light source: 20000 h
Light source type: LED

On Screen Display (OSD): Yes

Audio decoding technologies: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
RMS rated power: 12 W
Built-in speaker(s): Yes

Ethernet LAN: No

Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 40 °C

Colors: Black
Bluetooth Version: 5.2

Cables included: AC
Remote control included: Yes

Package weight: 5.85 kg
Package height: 254 mm
Package depth: 295 mm
Package width: 280 mm

Height: 151 mm
Depth: 225 mm
Width: 241.3 mm

HDCP: Yes
Card reader integrated: No
DVI port: No
HDMI ports quantity: 2
Outputs: 1
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantity: 1
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity: 2

Keystone correction, vertical: -20 - 20°
Keystone correction, horizontal: -40 - 40°
Vertical scan range: 23 - 240 Hz
Horizontal scan range: 15 - 135 kHz
Projector native resolution: UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Projection technology: DLP
Projector brightness: 2600 ANSI lumens
Projection distance: 1.3 - 4.8 m
Screen size compatibility: 1270 - 4572 mm (50 - 180")
Smart projector: Yes

Operating system installed: Google TV
Video apps: Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix, YouTube

Market Positioning: Home cinema

Power Source: AC
Country Of Origin: China

Video colour modes: Bright cinema, Cinema, Game, Sports
Full HD: Yes

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