The BenQ GP520 has a special place in the range of the Taiwanese manufacturer whose references are optimized for a high-flying audio-video show. Its versatility allows it to sit in the living room to enjoy TV channels, a football match, a Home Cinema session or an afternoon of gaming on PC or console.
BenQ GP520, 4LED light source££££
You should know that the BenQ GP520 is built around a 4LED light source. Understand by this that the latter has four diodes: one red, one green and two blue (see photo below). The latter is converted to green via a phosphor treatment to boost the brightness by approximately 10% compared to a [abc]LED[/abc] [abc]RGB[/abc] model. It is announced here at 2,600 lumens. The lifespan is 20,000 hours in Normal mode, 30,000 hours in Eco mode
BenQ GP520, main specifications££££
Model [abc]HD Ready[/abc] [abc]2 160p[/abc] and [abc]3D Ready[/abc], the BenQ GP520 is still based on the 0.47'' (1.19 cm) DMD chip from Texas Instruments which has 2048 x 1200 pixels and of which a 1920 x 1080 pixel section is used to display a 4K UHD image thanks to the XPR process (wobulation). The latter uses the mirrors' hyper-high switching speed (7 microseconds) via specific video processing to create 8 million pixels for each displayed image (one real pixel ultimately gives four pixels).
For the rest, the BenQ GP520 supports [abc]HDR10[/abc] and [abc]HDR HLG[/abc] formats, ensures 95% coverage of the Rec.709 gamut and displays a dynamic contrast ratio of 600,000:1. The fixed projection ratio of 1.2 offers a dimension of 60'' (152 cm) to 120'' (305 cm) for a distance between 1.5 m and 3.2 meters. ±40° vertical/horizontal keystone correction and autofocus are included. The same goes for a digital zoom and the automatic Screen Fit and Object Avoidance functions. The first finely adjusts the image size to that of the projection screen; the second avoids any wall element that could pollute the image, for example a switch or a ventilation outlet, by moving it onto a surface free of obstacles.
Finally, the audio section is based on a stereo system with a total power of 24 W (2 x 12 X). The BenQ GP520 can also be used as a Bluetooth speaker.
BenQ GP520, Smart Google TV££££
Of course, the BenQ GP520 is also 3D DLP Link compatible. We also note an operating noise oscillating between 28 dB and 30 dB, respectively in Eco and Normal mode. Finally, the BenQ GP520 is a Google TV model, and as such, it offers access to the Google Play Store. It is therefore easy to install your favorite applications: Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV, myCanal, Netflix… Likewise, the [abc]AirPlay[/abc], [abc]ChromeCast (integrated)[/abc], [abc]Wi-Fi[/abc] 6 and [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.2 functions are available.
BenQ GP520, connectivity££££
The connectivity finally includes three [abc]HDMI[/abc] 2.0 inputs, one of which has [abc]eARC[/abc] and [abc]ALLM[/abc] functions. Also present are two [abc]USB[/abc]-A Host ports and a USB-C port (PD Out/Power Delivery ensures the charging of a suitable device, DP/Display Port for example displays the image of a connected device).
Available. Indicative price: 1,300 euros. And from time to time, therefore, at 999 euros…
Reminder of the key features of the BenQ GP520:
• Mono-[abc]DLP[/abc] type
• [abc]Ultra HD[/abc] resolution
• Native resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels (3840 x 2160 with Texas Instrument XPR4 wobbling technology)
• [abc]DMD[/abc] chip: TI 0.47''
• Contrast: 600,000:1
• Light source: 4LED ([abc]RGB[/abc]B)
• Brightness: 2,600 lumens
• [abc]HDR10[/abc] compatibility
• [abc]3D Ready[/abc] compatibility ([abc]BD 3D[/abc] and DLP Link)
• [abc]HDR HLG[/abc] compatibility
• [abc]ALLM[/abc] compatibility
• [abc]eARC[/abc] compatibility
• [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.2 compatibility
• [abc]Wi-Fi[/abc] 6 compatibility
• Gamut: 95% Rec.709
• Sound section: [abc]2.0[/abc]
• Power: 2 x 12 W
• 3D compatibility: yes
• Connections: 2 [abc]HDMI[/abc] 2.0 inputs, one of which has [abc]eARC[/abc] and ALLM functions, 2 [abc]USB[/abc]-A ports and 1 USB-C port
• Zoom: 1.2 fixed
• Noise level: 28 dB in Eco mode, 30 dB in Normal mode
• Lamp life: 20,000 h in Eco mode and 30,000 h in Normal mode
• Vertical keystone correction: yes
• Other: Screen Fit, Object Avoidance, digital zoom
• Weight: 3 kg
• Consumption: 250 W in Normal mode (0.5 W in standby)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 220 x 225 x 145 mm
