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BenQ GP520 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,060Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2600Throw ratio:1.2:1Lamp life:20000 hours

BenQ GP520 Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

BenQ GP520
8.2/10

Overall score

Score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best projectors on the market.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

90%

8.2

Technical score

10%

8.3

User score

★Better than 96% of projectors
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

4.9

Price

▲Better than 81%
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

42%

8.4

Image Quality

22%

7.0

Projection & Lens

12%

8.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

9.5

Audio & Features

8%

8.9

Connectivity

6%

7.5

Design & Power

★Better than 97%
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 74%
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What owners say about the BenQ GP520

Based on 21 owners sharing their experience in online comments

43%positive19%mixed38%negative

Owners praise the sharp, colorful big-screen picture, while weak blacks and underwhelming built-in sound are the clearest drawbacks.

What owners dislike

  • Black levels are not deep, and contrast is limited in a bright room, so dark scenes look washed out.3
  • The built-in speakers are weak, so owners recommend pairing it with external speakers or a Bluetooth sound system.3
  • Built-in Android TV is slow, and background apps such as VPNs get killed every few minutes, with a laggy remote.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of projector BenQ GP520

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

42%

8.4

Image Quality

22%

7.0

Projection & Lens

12%

8.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

9.5

Audio & Features

8%

8.9

Connectivity

6%

7.5

Design & Power

8.2
User score
User score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Popularity:
BenQ GP520 has a popularity score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 70.2% of projectors.
7.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

8.2

Overall score

30%

4.9

Price

7.2
ANSI lumens
2,600
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 2,600 ANSI lumens, brighter than 57.6% of projectors and equal to 1.9% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
200,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 200000:1, higher than 78.2% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% of projectors.
Uses XPR pixel-shifting for 4K output.
Output Resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 26.1% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.2:1
Min throw distance
1.34 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.34 m, longer than 76.1% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Max projection size
180 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 180 inch, smaller than 64.2% of projectors and equal to 1.3% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
17.9 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 17.9 ms, lower than 66.9% of projectors and equal to 1.8% of projectors.
At 4K/60Hz.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
yes
This projector supports ALLM. 82.9% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
2.1
This projector supports HDMI 2.1, more modern than 82.3% of projectors and equal to 17.7% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
48 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 48 Gbps, higher than 90.1% of projectors and equal to 9.9% of projectors.
Different HDMI ports reach 48 and 18 Gbps.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45% of projectors and equal to 47.7% of projectors.
Plus 1 internal HDMI port dedicated to the included streaming dongle.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), more modern than 84.6% of projectors and equal to 13.4% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5.2
This projector supports Bluetooth 5.2, more modern than 88.7% of projectors and equal to 7.4% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
Google TV
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 64.9% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
BenQ SmartRemote app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.1% of projectors and equal to 39% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
no
This projector does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 34.4% of projectors and equal to 27.6% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 62.5% of projectors and equal to 33.2% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
186 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 186 W of power, less than 55.5% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
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BenQ GP520 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (81% DCI-P3, 98% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    81% DCI-P3, 98% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (200000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    200,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports geometric warping
    This projector supports geometric warping, while the average projector does not. 5.4% of projectors support geometric warping.
    Supports warping patterns up to 24x15.
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 11.1% better value for money
    BenQ GP520 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.23 vs 6.5).
    7.23 vs 6.51
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (81% DCI-P3, 98% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    81% DCI-P3, 98% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (200000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    200,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 18.2% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (2,600 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,600 vs 2,200
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (auto-focus vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Manual remote fine-tuning available.
    auto-focus vs manual
  • Supports geometric warping
    This projector supports geometric warping, while the average projector does not. 5.4% of projectors support geometric warping.
    Supports warping patterns up to 24x15.
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    Auto keystone up to 20°.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 10 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
    Remote-controlled electronic focus.
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
  • Modern HDMI standard
    This projector offers Modern HDMI standard than the average projector (2.1 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    2.1 vs 2.0
  • 2.67x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (48 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    Different HDMI ports reach 48 and 18 Gbps.
    48 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • 9.1 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (17.9 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 4K/60Hz.
    17.9 ms vs 27 ms
  • Modern HDCP version
    This projector offers Modern HDCP version than the average projector (2.3 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
    2.3 vs 2.2
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    Via eARC.
  • 2 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (3 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    3 vs 1
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 26% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
    Requires built-in Wireless Projection app.
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    This projector supports a newer Wi-Fi standard than the average projector (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average projector supports Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This projector supports Dolby Atmos, while the average projector does not. 14.9% of projectors support Dolby Atmos.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    BenQ SmartRemote app.
  • 2.4x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (24 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 12W.
    24 W vs 10 W
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
    Google Assistant via remote.
  • 4 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (26 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    26 dB vs 30 dB
  • 4 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (24 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    24 dB vs 28 dB
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 0.32 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.3 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.34 m vs 1.025 m
  • 66.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (180 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    180 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 0.32 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.3 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.34 m vs 1.025 m
  • 66.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (180 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    180 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Tech Unboxing
≈ estimated
11/08/2025
Hands-on review · casting, gaming, sound and lifespan
Verdict
BenQ GP520 offers strong value: a 180-inch 4K HDR projector with a three-year warranty.
9.0
JoelsterG4K
≈ estimated
01/06/2025
Hands-on review · picture, gaming and features test
Verdict
BenQ GP520 has strong picture quality, though its black levels are only average.
9.0
Eric Hernandez
≈ estimated
03/05/2025
Hands-on review · living room use, picture and gaming
Verdict
BenQ GP520 is a solid, affordable living room projector that earns a high recommendation, especially for brightness and features.
9.0
Tech Man Pat
≈ estimated
26/04/2025
Hands-on review · living room, office and gaming tests
Verdict
BenQ GP520 is not magic, but it is very easy to live with and a strong living room projector for the money.
9.5
Build Montage
≈ estimated
29/03/2025
Hands-on review · picture, gaming and setup demos
Verdict
BenQ GP520 delivers a sharp, bright picture that is easily the best at its price.
9.0
iamfallfromgrace
≈ estimated
17/07/2025
First impressions · setup, picture and gaming
Verdict
BenQ GP520 is a pleasant surprise, easy to set up and bright enough for movies and gaming.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

hometheaterhifi.com
23/04/2025
Lab test · 4K living room
Verdict
The BenQ GP520 is an easy-to-use, accurate 4K projector that needs no calibration, though raised black levels make dark films look less deep.
pcmag.com
26/04/2025
Lab test · Portable 4K projector
Verdict
The BenQ GP520 is a good portable 4K projector for everyday use with automatic setup, but it struggles in very dark HDR scenes and can show rainbow flashes.
techradar.com
26/04/2025
Budget pick · Bright 4K projector
Verdict
The BenQ GP520 is a bright, sharp 4K projector for movie and TV nights, though its Google TV menus lag and its color falls a bit short.
uk.pcmag.com
26/04/2025
Lab test · 4K room-to-room
Verdict
The BenQ GP520 is a sharp, bright 4K room-to-room projector with Google TV built in, though focus may need adjusting and dark HDR scenes look weak.
stereonet.com
07/05/2025
Lifestyle review · Plug-and-play projector
Verdict
The BenQ GP520 sets itself up quickly and moves between rooms, but looks washed out in bright light and isn't a true cinema projector.
cnet.com
19/06/2025
Lab test · Compact 4K projector
Verdict
The BenQ GP520 is a bright, accurate, compact projector that fits most spaces, though its modest contrast and lack of zoom hold it back.
expertreviews.co.uk
22/09/2025
Hands-on test · Living room projector
Verdict
The BenQ GP520 is a sharp, easy-to-use 4K projector for living rooms, with strong color and powerful sound, but prone to rainbow flashes and missing BBC iPlayer.
whathifi.com
27/03/2025
Hands-on review · Home entertainment
Verdict
The BenQ GP520 is a stylish cube projector with sharp 4K, low gaming lag and a stable Google TV system, though it lacks UK catch-up apps.
9to5mac.com
08/07/2025
Hands-on test · Apple TV projector
Verdict
The BenQ GP520 is an easy projector to move between rooms that works well with Apple TV and consoles, though it's more than casual users may need.
trustedreviews.com
13/04/2026
Hands-on test · Living room projector
Verdict
The BenQ GP520 is a bright, sharp projector for casual movies, sport and gaming, but it lacks the dynamic nuance of a dedicated home cinema model.
mondoprojos.fr
20/11/2024
Lab test · Lifestyle projector
Verdict
The BenQ GP520 is a bright, colorful lifestyle projector with near-perfect colors out of the box, but weak contrast makes dark scenes look gray.
charlestech.fr
20/02/2025
Hands-on test · 4K HDR projector
Verdict
The BenQ GP520 is a bright, well-connected 4K HDR projector for everyday home viewing, held back by a bulky power brick and no optical zoom.
on-mag.fr
14/12/2024
Hands-on test · Google TV projector
Verdict
The BenQ GP520 is a bright, colorful 4K projector that works in rooms without direct sunlight, but shadow detail in dark scenes is weak.
lokan.fr
12/12/2024
Hands-on test · Smart 4K projector
Verdict
The BenQ GP520 is a compact 4K projector that moves easily between rooms, with Google TV and automatic setup, though its power brick is bulky.
frandroid.com
14/12/2024
Hands-on test · Compact UHD projector
Verdict
The BenQ GP520 is a compact, bright UHD projector with self-adjusting focus and keystone, though it lacks optical zoom and comes without a screen.
cequepensentleshommes.fr
13/03/2025
Hands-on test · Gaming and film
Verdict
The BenQ GP520 is a compact projector for gamers and film fans, with one-button auto focus and Google TV, though it is not the quietest.
lecafedugeek.fr
23/12/2024
Feature review · Living room 4K
Verdict
The BenQ GP520 is a compact 4K projector with an LED light, Google TV and low gaming lag, suited to film fans and gamers who want simple setup.
profesionalreview.com
08/09/2025
Full review · 4K home projector
Verdict
The BenQ GP520 is a powerful 4K projector for big rooms and gaming, though its slow Google TV and USB 2.0 ports hold it back.
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pocketmags.com
01/10/2025
Summary of the review
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elchapuzasinformatico.com
22/08/2025
Full review · Compact 4K projector
Verdict
The BenQ GP520 is a compact 4K projector with auto setup and vivid HDR color, suited to people who want plug-and-play viewing, though its power brick is bulky.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about BenQ GP520

  • High peak brightness of 2,600 ANSI Lumens, making it usable in rooms with some ambient light
  • Sharp and detailed 4K UHD picture quality with HDR10+ support
  • Exceptional ease of setup due to precise auto-focus and auto-geometry correction
  • Natural and accurate color reproduction, particularly with skin tones
  • Fully integrated Google TV with native Netflix support for an all-in-one experience
  • Powerful 12W dual speakers provide clear and loud audio for a compact unit
  • Versatile mounting options, including quarter-inch screw fittings for ceiling or tripod use
  • Low input lag (17.9ms at 4K/60Hz) suitable for casual gaming

What customers don't like about BenQ GP520

  • Lower than average contrast ratio, resulting in elevated black levels and less 'punch' in dark scenes
  • Lack of advanced gaming features such as 120Hz support or Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
  • Google TV interface can occasionally feel slow or laggy
  • Large and heavy external power brick can make for a less tidy setup
  • Remote control feels basic and made of cheap materials
  • Absence of optical zoom, requiring physical movement of the unit for different screen sizes
  • Sensitive users may notice 'rainbow effect' artifacts common in single-chip DLP designs
  • Cannot read external drives larger than 2TB because it only supports MBR, not GPT

Verdict

The BenQ GP520 is a compact 4K UHD DLP lifestyle projector featuring a 4LED light source that delivers 2,600 ANSI lumens of brightness and a light source life of up to 30,000 hours in Eco mode. It offers robust HDR support (HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG), 98% Rec. 709 color gamut coverage, and an integrated Google TV OS for seamless streaming. Key pros include its high brightness for ambient light environments, an advanced 'Auto Cinema Mode' that automatically adjusts picture quality based on wall color and ambient lighting, and a versatile setup with auto-focus, 2D keystone, and obstacle avoidance. However, notable cons include elevated black levels typical of budget DLP units, a fixed lens without optical zoom or lens shift, and a 60Hz refresh rate cap that may limit high-end competitive gaming.

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