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BenQ X500i

BenQ X500i, packshot

Idéal pour : Idéal pour jouer et regarder des films sur un écran de 100 à 120 pouces dans une pièce sombre.

En bref : Le consensus Reddit décrit le BenQ X500i comme un très bon vidéoprojecteur pour le jeu et le cinéma, avec une image contrastée, des couleurs convaincantes et une réactivité adaptée aux jeux exigeants. Ses principales limites sont une installation contraignante à courte focale, une luminosité plus adaptée aux pièces sombres et un bruit de fonctionnement parfois marqué.

Note de consensus

5.5/10

#45 sur 47 · Vidéoprojecteurs

selon Reddit

Score de sentiment19 % positifs
Positifs4
Neutres9
Négatifs8

Au-delà de ce modèle, la marque BenQ (toutes gammes) recueille 53 % d'avis positifs sur 236 utilisateurs Reddit. Ce signal marque ne compte pas dans la note du modèle ci-dessus.

Voir chez BenQ

Points forts

Bonne qualité d’image

10 3

« My friend has a BenQ X500i he uses for gaming its the only other one I can think of. » Voir l’avis

« Models like their X500i are very solid home theater models and the LED light engine eliminates laser speckle. » Voir l’avis

« The X500i has ridiculously good contrast. » Voir l’avis

Points faibles

Installation contraignante

4 12

« However with something like an fps you would just need to be back so far that you might as well use a monitor haha » Voir l’avis

« I would have bought the x500i but the too short throw doesn't fit my room setup. » Voir l’avis

« Generally you can't use a ALR screen with the X500i properly. » Voir l’avis

Luminosité limitée

4 7

« But, it's not bright enough and would leave you asking for more I expect. » Voir l’avis

« The flip side of these models is they are not especially bright. » Voir l’avis

« yeah x500i is nice too just not as bright and remember the x3000i has no vertical lens shift » Voir l’avis

CritèreNote /10Ce qu'en dit le consensus
Image6.2Le consensus salue le contraste, les couleurs, la fluidité et les qualités cinéma, malgré un effet arc-en-ciel perceptible par les personnes sensibles.
Bruit0.0Les utilisateurs Reddit signalent un bruit XPR et un châssis assez audibles, surtout à forte puissance.
Connectique8.1Les retours indiquent une connexion possible à un système audio et une latence imperceptible pour certains joueurs exigeants.
Son0.0Les haut-parleurs intégrés sont jugés peu convaincants.
Installation0.4La courte focale et l'absence de lens shift rendent le placement exigeant, notamment avec un recul supérieur à trois mètres.
Luminosité2.7La luminosité paraît suffisante autour de 100 à 120 pouces dans le noir, mais plus discutable à 150 pouces ou avec de la lumière ambiante.
Prix0.0Les rares échanges sur le prix évoquent surtout l'arbitrage avec des modèles concurrents au tarif comparable.
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22 avis analysés · Positifs 4 Neutres 9 Négatifs 8

  • Chicken-Nuggiesss 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Which projector should I buy?

    I will say 90-92" screen is pretty small and if at all possibly go for a TV, however if you still want a projector i'd go either x3100i or x500i(short throw) so all depends where you're going to place it here's a nice calculator for that [https://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm](https://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm)

  • ApprehensiveRabbit25 🇬🇧

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  • AV_Integrated 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Home Theater Projector, Dangbei, Nexigo, Valerian, BenQ

    You are losing a fair bit of quality by simply projecting on a wall unless you put in a lot of time and effort making it into a good screen. Keep that in mind. I think you've done good homework on things already. These models aren't miles apart from one another. The Valerion is probably the way I would go if it fit my space and was within my budget. That or the XGimi Horizon 20. In recent testing, the Horizon 20 Max was praised for image quality, but was considered too expensive for what you get. I tend to agree. At $3,000, I'm looking at the XGimi Titan Max, currently on Kickstarter. But, if I'm buying in that lineup, the standard XGimi Horizon is a incredible value and is plenty bright enough for a 120" diagonal or so, if it fits your room, I'd look hard at it. Not sure what about the BenQ really sets it apart from the competition. It's a good model, and the short throw lens is nice. BenQ has been playing a bit of catch up with XGimi and Valerion in recent years. But, they have been doing it for a long time and they aren't doing stupid things. Models like their X500i are very solid home theater models and the LED light engine eliminates laser speckle. But, it's not bright enough and would leave you asking for more I expect.

    r/projectors · Need help deciding between Benq x500i and x300g

    People often say that laser or LED DLP projectors can't have RBE because they are flat out uninformed. It's that simple. Single chip DLP projectors have RBE due to the sequential presentation of colors. Red, green, then blue. So, they can have RBE whether LED, laser, or a traditional lamp. It doesn't matter. Only 3-chip DLP projectors won't have any RBE issues in the world of DLP. This is what movie theaters typically are using. Anyway, I would either get the X500i or the TK710. That's where my feelings lie with BenQ at the moment. I do think the X3100i should be a consideration, but not if you are fine with the x500i.

    r/projectors · BenQ x500i for 4k gaming on 100" screen in moderately lit room - and ALR compatibility question

    Generally you can't use a ALR screen with the X500i properly. A standard long throw ALR screen needs at least a 1.5x throw distance (or farther). If you use a short throw model, like the X500i, the screen will reject light from the projector itself and will increase hot spotting, image uniformity issues, and sparkling. Stick with a grey screen if you want a slight bump in perceived contrast.

  • Mission-Ingenuity-69 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · I've just ordered a BenQ W2720i...

    The X500i has ridiculously good contrast. It’s the 4K version of the HT2060/TH690ST— while I never reviewed the 500 I did review the two 1080p models and both approach 2000:1 native FOFO. This is largely thanks to a deep black level that I’ve never seen any other DLP match. The flip side of these models is they are not especially bright. 100” is probably as large as I would recommend. 120” if you have a man cave. I doubt any other DLP will have as good of contrast as the X500. That said, I have an HT4550i (w4000i) as well and while it’s black level isn’t as good it’s over all presentation is arguably superior. It’s much, much brighter which enhances the dynamic range and lends a lot of authenticity to HDR content.

    r/projectors · Upgrading from BenQ HT2050A after 4,000 hours — Need advice on next projector

    For 100” screen you don’t need a lot of lumens. I’ve also reviewed the W2720i and it’s still hanging in my theater. I would say it’s 3/4 of a W4100i. So a little less lumen output (though it will still muscle a 100” screen), a little less contrast, a little less color gamut. Though it’s actually sharper than the W4100i by a hair. It’s effectively the replacement for the HT3560– but being 4LED it’s a lot brighter and more colorful than that model. It would be a definite upgrade from the HT2050A. Also, I see you’re worried about fan noise— the 2720i is very quiet. If you want to save even more I would also recommend looking at the X500i as it is essentially the 4K version of the HT2060 which replaced the 2050A. Don’t let the ‘gamer’ moniker fool you it’s a fine cinema projector. It has really good contrast but is a bit dimmer than the 2720i. Still, will be more than sufficient for a 100” screen. Negatives is it’s short throw only and no lens shift which is a bummer. The chassis is also a little louder than the 2720i especially on high lamp mode.

    r/projectors · <2000€ 4k/1080p Projector for non-optimal Home Cinema

    It kills me BenQ never released a standard throw version of the x500i. That model has better contrast/blacks than the vast majority of DLPs outside some of the new triple laser USTs (for whatever reason USTs perform well above their more conventional siblings in this area). I feel your pain. Am anxiously awaiting the W2720i to see what BenQ has done with it but I have concerns about the move back to .47” from .65” especially with their 4LED light engine. All their models so far have used the .65 to good effect. It feels a bit like the availability of affordable 98/100” flat panels has killed the middle market of home theater projectors. The X3000/X3100i (I reviewed the 3000 way back) are very bright, decent contrast— at the time I reviewed the 3000i I remarked on it’s contrast but that was when the average lamp based RGBW 4k DLP was doing around 1000:1 with poor color and around half that with accurate color. The 1200:1 of the X3000i combined with its insane lumen output was a revelation. Then came along the HT2060/TH690ST. (Another model I reviewed— you can find over at AVS) Both 1080p models. Both significantly dimmer than the X3000/3100. But both with WAY better contrast/blacks. I measured the HT2060 over 1900:1 depending on picture mode. I’m still using an HT2060 in my basement home theater and prefer it for PS5 games. The contrast is simply better than everything below the UB Epsons. Despite the ability to accept 4K/HDR I run the 2060 as an Hd/rec709 unit. Then BenQ dropped the Ht4550i. Reliability issues aside this is still my favorite DLP that has ever been released. I wept quietly when mine bit the dust a couple months ago. Contrast was closer to the X3000i (around 1300:1) but a variety of picture enhancements including the first usable application of their smarteco dimming feature, a clever ‘local contrast’ enhancer and hands down the best HDR tone mapping I’ve seen this side of a JVC— stellar projector. For Bluray I would still pick the HT2060 for it’s deeper blacks but for all things 4K it was simply the best I’ve seen at it’s price and you get even more output than the X3000– huge screens welcome. I never reviewed the X500i but every article I read seems to indicate it pairs the contrast/blacks of the HT2060/TH690ST with the HDR tone mapping of the 4550i. That’s a winner in my book. But apparently not in BenQ’s— they swapped the X label on it, equipped it with a Short throw lens and sold it as a gaming projector. Remember how I said large TVs were killing mid range home theater projectors? The X500i as well as the Viewsonic X series models are my chalk outline. These SHOULD have longer lenses and SHOULD be sold as bargain HT models with premium performance. But the manufacturers felt the need to slap the ‘gamer’ label on them. No faith to seek them to the HT crowd who, they must assume, have either moved WAY up market or have given up and bought a large flat panel. Pisses me off. I want a solid state 4K projector with good contrast, good HDR tone mapping and a little bit of flexibility in the lens (1.3X zoom and a 10% vertical lens shift is perfect). I don’t need a ton of lumens as I have a blacked out room. I want to pay around $2K. The X500i would be perfect with a different lens. I love love love love the 4550i but it’s $3000 and overkill for my 100” screen. The X3100i is nice— but I want better contrast/blacks. Epson has abandoned this price category and is still hawking the aging lamp based 3800 and the hilariously old 4010. Optoma has nothing in the range. Sony algae abandoned the mid/low price tiers. JVC was never there. It sucks. It really does feel I’m being pushed to buy a big Tv. And then there’s the w2720i. Super curious on this one as it might determine my next display purchase and if I abandon front projection in the cinema.

  • MadeThisAccForWaven 🇬🇧

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  • Master_Ad8773 🇬🇧

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  • TechNick1-1 🇬🇧🇵🇱

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    r/projectors · Viewsonic PX749-4K

    You don´t need 3000 or more ANSI Lumen for "only" 100"-120" Screen Size. So the BenQ X500i or the Viewsonic X1-4K would be better suited.

    r/projectors · Seeking advice: Daily-usage projector for less than 2000€, TV replacement, long-throw

    You just have to do better research and/or read more in this Subreddit... \^\_° 4LED (RGB+ LED) Projectors like the BenQ X500i or BenQ X3000/X3100 are preferable before Single Laser with Phosphorwheel like the TK710. As for the TK700. The brighter and more silent Acer Models like the H6805Bda is preferable. [https://geizhals.eu/acer-h6805bda-mr-jtb11-00s-a3008931.html?hloc=at&hloc=de&hloc=eu&hloc=pl&hloc=uk](https://geizhals.eu/acer-h6805bda-mr-jtb11-00s-a3008931.html?hloc=at&hloc=de&hloc=eu&hloc=pl&hloc=uk)

    r/projectors · BenQ x500i for 4k gaming on 100" screen in moderately lit room - and ALR compatibility question

    100" (even 120") is not a Problem with the X500i. If you would want 130" i would choose another Projector! HOWEVER for "only" 100" i would get a TV! Here in the EU f.e: [https://geizhals.eu/hisense-100e77nq-pro-a3189075.html?hloc=at&hloc=de&hloc=eu&hloc=pl&hloc=uk](https://geizhals.eu/hisense-100e77nq-pro-a3189075.html?hloc=at&hloc=de&hloc=eu&hloc=pl&hloc=uk)

  • FixMountain3763 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · I've just ordered a BenQ W2720i...

    I've gone down the LED route because I've experienced laser speckle with the Hisense C1 (trilaser), and didn't like the colour of the Dangbei dbox02 (laser phosphor). I was ready to buy the LG HU710PW as per TechNick's suggestion, but I had a last minute impulse to try the 4LED. I would have bought the x500i but the too short throw doesn't fit my room setup. If I don't like the w2720 I'll go either for a second hand Epson tw-9400 or a big screen TV

  • Sm00th_b25 🇬🇧

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  • gvrry 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Gaming projector pros, please end my suffering

    Will just throw out that financing a fun purchase like this is not advisable. At best maybe if it's a zero interest promotion, but ideally a fun buy is a cash buy. If you're decided on going forward with it I've read the X500i is great value and performs better in low light than the others listed.

  • Extrakredit 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Should I Upgrade from Benq TK850 to Benq x3100i?

    It's an entirely different throw ratio. So, you're basically saying it's better to use a short throw projector for 100" screen. I think a lot of people want the projector further back. You're pretty much saying it's a bad design. The manufacturer website specifically mentions running this machine on 100" from 8.4 - 10.9 feet and the 300/500 at 100" from 5-6 feet. I think you might get better picture quality with the dimmer projectors in this line, but not because they are dimmer. There are much brighter projectors that score higher than these in terms of 100" picture quality. I mean what are we really talking about here... are you gonna run the x3100i at 5% brightness? I agree that it would make sense to get the 300/500 if you want to project 100 inches from 5-6 feet away. But, this ain't apples to apples... the x300i is the projector they sell if you want to project 100 inches from 12 feet away like the OP. I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on the x300i and put the machine about 8 feet away and my screen will probably only be 90 inches. How bad do you think my picture quality will suck? How many complaints will I get. Will I be putting an ND filter on? Is it better to put an ND filter on than to just turn down the brightness on the machine?

  • xEl33tistx 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Should I Upgrade from Benq TK850 to Benq x3100i?

    I’m linking to a picture I just took of my current setup to see what thoughts that prompts. Calculators told me 100” was the right screen size for my viewing distance when I bought and installed everything. If the 500 has all features and latency that the 3100 has and won’t be too dim that’s fine, but I don’t want to end up with a projector that I can’t use during the day as I use it a ton during the day. True 4k is also important. Don’t want to lose any features that I have on my tk850. Just want lower latency. [current setup](https://imgur.com/a/IsYgVhx)

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  • Kobix3 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · I've just ordered a BenQ W2720i...

    so how much the difference between this and the x500 i ! I was thinking adding 500$ to get ht2060 .. then again adding 500 to get the w2720 i . or even get the 2710i ! (ht3560 ) ... what you thought especially about x500i being 1500 $ .. and the ht3650 only 1000$ , and the ht2060 900 $ !

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  • Pique-Resentment 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · I've just ordered a BenQ W2720i...

    Was close to pulling the trigger on BENQ x500i but then I heard of this model so will wait for reviews. I can spend up to $3000 new or used. My needs are for only 4k HDR movie watching. My limiting factor is a small room - need a 120” image from 10 feet away …so choices are few :(

  • psyferre 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Best bang for buck 4k projector over 3000lm, 120" at 12'?

    Everyone's giving some great recommendations, and your comment describing the differences is \*super\* helpful. The 4LED engine is really why the X3000i made it on this list in the first place. I've had a bit of trouble finding good contrast specs on a lot of projectors, and have never been sure how much of a difference I'd notice. I originally had the Epson 3800 on my list, but the lack of true 4k compared to the others pushed it back down the list. I've got a ceiling fan above and primary walkway below in the way of using anything short throw, so I think the X500i is out - though it looks pretty good otherwise. My only hesitation on the TK710 has been my failure to find a refurbished unit for sale somewhere. Thanks a lot! I'd welcome more suggestions and comments, and in the meantime I'll start looking for a good deal on the TK710! :)

  • mdesanc 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · BenQ X3100i or TK710STi

    No worries I didn’t read it that way at all! I also hope I didn’t come off as rude or condescending. I’m in the same boat as these are my top 3 choices but a projector isn’t actually in my budget this year. If I were to pull the trigger on it this year I suppose my rubric for deciding in order would be (1) picture quality/contrast (2) screen size/throw distance (3) amount of light control in room/brightness necessary (4) cost and (5) gaming capabilities. For me my #1 priority is picture quality so I feel like I’d chose either the x500i or 710sti because they have much better contrast. Not only that but the short throw distance would be better for my particular installation case, both combined make the x3100i less appealing because I don’t think I care about 1440p at the expense of picture quality and installation ease. It’s possible that because of the “ceiling” of the 3100i is brighter the blacks are less dark, but I’m not sure that’s true because the 710sti also has about 3000 lumens but has higher contrast. So between x500i and 710sti it would purely come down to cost and whether I feel I could setup my room to be dark enough for the x500i. In a basement room painted black and setup as a home theater, may as well save the money and get the x500i because it will look great. For me, I’m setting up in a loft apartment living room, I have very big windows. There’s blackout shades so I can make it dark but because my apt is one big open space I do everything in, ambient lights will be on often. THAT makes the extra brightness probably worth the extra money, so I think I’d go with the tk710sti. As far as tech goes, at the end of the day I’d pick whatever looks better to my eyes, i don’t know how I would be able to look at both and I’m not sure which tech is better. Maybe the 4led has wider color gamut but I think it also is susceptible to the rainbow effect on whites? I’m not sure. It’s totally subjective but my intuition is the laser is maybe more cinematic looking and I’d probably like that more.

    r/projectors · BenQ X3100i or TK710STi

    Doesn’t seem far fetched, in a light controlled room the brightness isn’t a big deal. Many much higher end projectors are also about 2000 lumens. This guy who made the video seemed to do some pretty decent testing and I’m referring to dynamic dimming enabled in regards to double the contrast, although natively it is also nearly double but not quite. In his testing of native contrast the x500i measured 1548:1 and the x3100i measured 897:1 With dynamic dimming enabled on both projectors he measured 3069:1 on the x500i and 1530:1 on the x3100i Here’s the link to the video https://youtu.be/biXPgm-pxiU?si=W6gwy7Ttjflqmyk5

    r/projectors · BenQ X3100i or TK710STi

    From the video above comparing the tk710sti to the x500i, the contrast was better with the 710sti. In another video from the same channel (“the hook up”) comparing the 3100i and the 500i, the 500i had *twice* as much contrast as the 3000i, and actually had better picture quality despite having lower brightness. So basically, the only thing the x3100i has on both of those models is 1440p 120hz resolution, which neither the x500i or 710sti have. The only reason to get the x3100i is if you really really care about gaming 1440p 120hz. If you can live with 1080p 244 and 4k 60 then both the x500i and tk700sti are better choices I think. The 500 is more color accurate and the 700 is much brighter and I think overall better than the 500. What did you go with anyway?

  • Professional-Name724 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · BenQ X3100i or TK710STi

    I’d be careful about the « twice as much » claim for contrast. Rtings found a smaller difference, and found that x500i lacks brightness depending your application. https://www.rtings.com/projector/tools/compare/benq-x500i-vs-benq-x3100i/46355/47949#test_23036

    r/projectors · BenQ tk710sti vs x3100i

    Danke schön :) Btw about the brightness discussion, BenQ recommends to get the brighter model in the conditions I'll have. [Why Does Brightness or Lumens Matter for Projectors? How Many Lumens Do You Need? | BenQ US](https://www.benq.com/en-us/knowledge-center/knowledge/projector-brightness-lumens.html#:~:text=If%20you%20plan%20to%20watch,more%20will%20display%20clear%20images.) I'm sure that I can make this work with the x500i, no doubt. However, my living room is bright. Especially during summer, living up north, there will be natural light spill until late. The other thing is that our living room is a big L shaped open space. While we can isolate the TV / gaming area of the living room (the short side of the L) from the other side with a blackout curtain, one of the things we enjoy is letting light enter the house and have the curtains open between the 2 sides so we all share the same space doing different things. I also like the idea of playing video game with natural light in the house, so that's kind of my decision process there. Maybe you're right and it's still overkill. What I'll do is buy one / try it out in these conditions, to see for myself. It is hard to know how this will go. BTW you also recommended in another post to get a TV ... I actually prefer a projector, because my plan is to bring it with me in vacation, or move it to other rooms from time to time.

    r/projectors · BenQ tk710sti vs x3100i

    Thanks for the reply :) Even with lights in the room or using HDR mode? I didn’t want to be fiddling all the time with shades because of less brightness, and I’m afraid that if I get the x500i I will regret not getting the x3100i.

  • Training_Visual6159 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Best black friday deal for 4k gaming? (lx700 vs tk700 vs x3100i?)

    Again, do you actually have a recent projector like that, or just spout some random nonsense you think should be right but really isn't? I noticed you give bad advice here a lot. In a dark room, I'm running with even less (1000-1200 lumens calibrated) at 150" - at 50%. Yep, that's not even bothering to put it to Eco mode. As long as his source will have a contrast/brightness settings, he'll be just fine.

  • tacroy 🇬🇧

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  • NationalChallenge8 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Viewsonic PX749-4K

    Thanks for this. I am upgrading an old projector that is already ceiling mounted too far from the wall for a short throw so the x500i is out. Most local suppliers actually sell the viewsonic x1-4K for more than the benq x3100i for some reason.

  • eplugplay 🇬🇧

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    r/projectors · Epson Certified ReNew Any Good?

    Just got the LS11000 Refurbished model today. It looked brand new out of the box and it has 0 hours! No dead/stuck pixels, Lens is perfect, no other issues that I can find. Lens cover opens/closes perfectly and the image is amazing!!! Wow it makes the other DLP projectors that I tried look like a toy. It runs so much cooler and quieter than the LX700-4K and X500i that I tried before. I'm so happy that I went with refurb with Epson!

    r/projectors · Benq HT4550i vs. EPSON LS11000

    LS12000 is too out of my price range. Maybe refurbished I could squeeze it just about 4k but I think I'll give the X500i a shot. If its 95% of the LS11000 with better blacks I will be very happy.

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Questions fréquentes

Le BenQ X500i convient-il au gaming ?

Oui, les utilisateurs Reddit rapportent une réactivité suffisante pour des jeux où chaque image compte, ainsi qu'un flou de mouvement limité. Ils rappellent toutefois qu'un moniteur gaming à faible latence reste supérieur pour la compétition.

Peut-il projeter une image de 150 pouces ?

Le consensus est partagé, mais plusieurs utilisateurs jugent sa luminosité insuffisante à 150 pouces sans perte de qualité. Une diagonale de 100 à 120 pouces dans une pièce sombre ressort comme le choix le plus sûr.

Le X500i est-il facile à installer ?

Non, les utilisateurs Reddit soulignent sa courte focale et l'absence de lens shift, qui limitent fortement son placement. Il convient mal aux installations exigeant plus de trois mètres de recul.

Le BenQ X500i est-il bruyant ?

Plusieurs utilisateurs trouvent le bruit du déplacement de pixels XPR assez présent. Le châssis paraît aussi plus audible à forte puissance, avec une possible variation entre exemplaires.