BenQ Gaming & Home Cinema Projector
X500i | 4K HDR 4LED Short Throw Home Cinema Projector
Immerse yourself in meticulously enhanced contrast and true-to-life colors within expansive game worlds. Experience more AAA open-world in-game detail and 4K HDR viewing for total immersion and heart-pounding, awe-inspiring realism.
Reveal Unseen Depths
With HDR tone mapping and SSI Dynamic Black technology, simply adjust light intensity* and adapt brightness to the images, and intricate details emerge from the shadows.
(*Activated in Dynamic mode)
Vivid Cinematic Colors
With 4LED high brightness, vibrant hues, and 84% of the DCI-P3 color space, the X500i is ready to get you enveloped in vivid cinematic colors of gaming universes.
BenQ CinematicSound for gaming symmetrical placement
Other gaming projectors' audio placement
Step into a new dimension of gaming audio with BenQ’s CinematicSound technology. Utilizing MAXXAudio DPS dynamic enhancement and a symmetrical speaker placement design, it crafts a lifelike 3D audio realm, immersing you in every game.
Ultra-fast 4.16ms low input lag in Game modes conveys your sight, hearing, and thoughts into action with zero delay.
RPG Mode
Dive into cinematic realism with deep bass
SPG Mode
Amplified excitement with true colors and clear vocals
FPS Mode
Detect threats fast with enhanced dark detail and clear audio
Brighter day and night
12% brightness output boost over 3LED
Stunning, vibrant color
25% bolder colors vs. lamp projectors
Longer life, less waste
Up to 30,000-hour life span and no lamp replacement
BenQ helps you game on your terms. Whether on PS5/PS4, Switch, or Xbox Series X, dual HDMI 2.0b universal connectivity has you covered.
(HDMI 2.0b 4K@60Hz / 1080p@120Hz compatible)
Game Console
Handheld Game Console
Streaming device
Blu-ray player
Amplifier
Soundbar
Speaker
Plus, eARC enables 7.1-channel and Dolby Atmos audio, passing unaltered full-resolution signals to your sound system via a single HDMI cable.
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Resolution
4K UHD (3840×2160)
4K UHD (3840×2160)
4K UHD (3840×2160)
4K UHD (3840×2160)
4K UHD (3840×2160)
Brightness (ANSI lumens)
2200
2000
3200
3200
3200
Input Lag
16.7 ms (1080P 60Hz), 16.7ms (2K 60Hz)*downscaling to 1080p 60Hz, 16.7 ms (4K 60Hz), 4.2 ms (1080P 240Hz), 8.3 ms (1080P 120Hz), 8.3ms (2K 120Hz) *downscaling to 1080p 120Hz
16.7 ms (1080P 60Hz), 16.7 ms (4K 60Hz), 4.2 ms (1080P 240Hz), 8.3 ms (1080P 120Hz), 8.3ms (2K 120Hz) *downscaling to 1080p 120Hz
16.7 ms (1080P 60Hz), 16.7ms (2K 60Hz)*downscaling to 1080p 60Hz, 16.7 ms (4K 60Hz), 4.2 ms (1080P 240Hz), 8.3 ms (1080P 120Hz), 8.3ms (2K 120Hz) *downscaling to 1080p 120Hz
16.7 ms (1080P 60Hz), 16.7 ms (4K 60Hz), 4.2 ms (1080P 240Hz), 8.3 ms (1080P 120Hz)
16.7 ms (1080P 60Hz), 16.7ms (2K 60Hz)*downscaling to 1080p 60Hz, 16.7 ms (4K 60Hz), 4.2 ms (1080P 240Hz), 8.3 ms (1080P 120Hz), 8.3ms (2K 120Hz) *downscaling to 1080p 120Hz
Zoom Ratio
1.2x
1.2x
1.3x
1.3x
1.2x
HDMI Audio Return
Yes, eARC, Dolby Atmos
ARC, 5.1 channel
Yes, eARC, Dolby Atmos
Yes, eARC, Dolby Atmos
Yes, eARC, Dolby Atmos
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Browse all related FAQsDoes the projector support HDMI Audio Return Channel (eARC)? How do you enable this function?
Yes, the projector supports eARC on its HDMI-2 port (marked as Audio Return+). Please follow the instructions below to enable the eARC function on the projector from the OSD menu. Audio → Audio Output → Audio Return+ → OK
Does the projector support full 3D formats?
Yes, the projector supports full 3D formats including Frame Sequential (PC), Frame Packing (Blu-ray), Side by side and Top & Bottom (streaming) 3D formats.
Why does the 4K DLP Technology produce a slight high frequency noise?
In order to create smooth 4K resolution images, True 4K DLP Technology utilizes high speed pixel displacement and the superimposition of pixels to produce the 8.3 million pixels seen by the viewer. An end result of this process is a degree of vibration that may results in a slight or unnoticeable high-frequency noise.
Do I need to replace the LED lamp of the projector?
There is no need to replace it during the normal usage lifetime of the projector. Because the projector uses an LED light source instead of a lamp, it can last for about 20,000~30,000 hours so there is no need to change it during the normal usage lifetime of the projector. If you want to change the lamp, please notice that LED replacement is not user-serviceable, please contact the service center to replace it.
What type of 4K HDR signal is compatible with the projector?
The compatible resolution is 3840 x 2160 in pixels at 24/25/30/50/60 (Hz). Please click and follow the instructions below, or read on to learn more about this topic.
How do you choose the best game mode on the projector?
You can select one of the gaming modes in the following: FPS, RPG, or SPG. Please click and follow the instructions below, or read on to learn more about this topic.
What USB drive formats are supported by the Android TV dongle (QS02) & Google TV System?
The Android dongle (QS02) & Google TV System supports the FAT32 and NTFS USB drive formats.
Can I use AirPods with the Android TV dongle?
Yes, you can use AirPods with the Android TV dongle. Please click and follow the instructions below.
Can I watch Netflix on a projector using the Android TV dongle (QS02)?
You can directly open and enjoy Netflix via the Android TV dongle (QS02). The QS02 comes pre-installed with Netflix and streaming support for 4K content, which you can also browse through and control via the projector remote(RCI074).
What’s the current Android TV operating system? How should I update to the next version once it is available?
The current Android TV operating system is 9.0 and can be updated automatically when connected to the Internet once the new version is available.