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Mar 25, 2024 8:16 PM

BenQ GP500 4K HDR LED Smart Home Theater Projector

$849

$1,799

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Adorama has BenQ GP500 4K HDR LED Smart Home Theater Projector for $849. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal

Includes:
  • BenQ GP500 4K HDR LED Smart Home Theater Projector
  • Android TV Dongle (QS01)
  • Remote Control with Batteries
  • Power Cord
  • Quick Start Guide
Features:
  • True 4K HDR, 90% DCI-P3 Cinematic Color with Android TV
  • 360-degrees sound field and sweet spot adjustment
  • With autofocus, 2D keystone, screen fit and object avoidance
  • Projector Native Resolution: 4K UHD (3840 x2160)
  • Projector Lumens: 1500 to 1999

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  • About this deal:
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    • BenQ 3 Year Limited Warranty
  • Additional note:
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by iconian | Staff
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Adorama has BenQ GP500 4K HDR LED Smart Home Theater Projector for $849. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal

Includes:
  • BenQ GP500 4K HDR LED Smart Home Theater Projector
  • Android TV Dongle (QS01)
  • Remote Control with Batteries
  • Power Cord
  • Quick Start Guide
Features:
  • True 4K HDR, 90% DCI-P3 Cinematic Color with Android TV
  • 360-degrees sound field and sweet spot adjustment
  • With autofocus, 2D keystone, screen fit and object avoidance
  • Projector Native Resolution: 4K UHD (3840 x2160)
  • Projector Lumens: 1500 to 1999

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • BenQ 3 Year Limited Warranty
  • Additional note:
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by iconian | Staff

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Post Date Sold By Sale Price Activity
06/20/24Adorama$799
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05/22/24Adorama$799
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12/13/23Adorama$999
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10/10/23Adorama$1,199
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Mar 25, 2024 9:19 PM
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Mar 25, 2024 9:19 PM
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Does anyone have any experience with this?
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Mar 25, 2024 9:33 PM
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raviphogat.50Mar 25, 2024 9:33 PM
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Any reviews or experience?
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Mar 25, 2024 9:40 PM
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ChristianC6872Mar 25, 2024 9:44 PM
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I had it and it was not bright enough for me, other than that great interface, nice picture and sharp image. It is now discontinued and dropped price by another 150.
Last edited by ChristianC6872 March 25, 2024 at 02:49 PM.
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primadogMar 25, 2024 10:25 PM
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Frontpage last year for $1k, looks like a good deal assuming you don't want to go a higher tier? https://slickdeals.net/f/17163055-benq-gp500-4k-hdr-led-smart-home-theater-projector-999-free-s-h?v=1&src=SiteSearch
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Input lag for anyone curious:

Input Lag

25 ms (1080p@60Hz), 25 ms (4K@60Hz), 28ms (1080p@120Hz)
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ChristianC6872Mar 26, 2024 2:12 AM
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Quote from wrathre View quoted comment :
Input lag for anyone curious:

Input Lag

25 ms (1080p@60Hz), 25 ms (4K@60Hz), 28ms (1080p@120Hz)
Pretty reasonable for gaming even though they don't advertise it for this purpose
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Mar 26, 2024 2:11 PM
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MonElMar 26, 2024 2:11 PM
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I see it at $999 not the $849 price in the OP.
Mar 26, 2024 5:48 PM
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Chis2kMar 26, 2024 5:48 PM
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Why is it so chonky?
Mar 26, 2024 6:23 PM
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ChristianC6872Mar 26, 2024 6:23 PM
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Why is it so chonky?
Reasonably large speakers
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I have this. One thing about this projector that is inconvenient is that you cannot access or adjust the projector setting menu without the remote! Crazy decision by designers, esp for a "on the go" backyard type projector!

It's otherwise decent for a LED 4K projector. But i still can't fathom the poor choice of not able to access projector menu without the remote!!
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TenderPiranhaMar 26, 2024 8:35 PM
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This also means if your remote dies in a few years you might have very limited options to replace it and if you can't replace it you got yourself a piece of junk.
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th3g3ntl3manMar 26, 2024 9:15 PM
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Quote from wildpig1234 View quoted comment :
I have this. One thing about this projector that is inconvenient is that you cannot access or adjust the projector setting menu without the remote! Crazy decision by designers, esp for a "on the go" backyard type projector!

It's otherwise decent for a LED 4K projector. But i still can't fathom the poor choice of not able to access projector menu without the remote!!
Can you buy a spare remote?
Mar 26, 2024 9:18 PM
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th3g3ntl3manMar 26, 2024 9:18 PM
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Seems good for a dark room, but 1500 lumens is too low for a living room with light.

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wildpig1234Mar 26, 2024 9:21 PM
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Quote from TenderPiranha View quoted comment :
This also means if your remote dies in a few years you might have very limited options to replace it and if you can't replace it you got yourself a piece of junk.
Quote from th3g3ntl3man View quoted comment :
Can you buy a spare remote?
That is indeed a problem since BenQ has discontinued this projector. So it is unknown how long you will be able to get a remote from BenQ. I don't imagine this remote would be that easily obtained on ebay either.

I just did a quick search on ebay for a GP500 remote. Got zero hit.... lol...

Overall, a very poor decision by BenQ. I am also floored by the fact that none of the reviews of this projector pointed out this obvious glaring HUGE problem!!

I 've owned about more than half dozen projectors. From a $30 walmart to a $2000 LG and this is the first and only projector i've personally come across in which you can't access the projector menu without having a remote...lol ..All of the other ones, you can use the control buttons on the projector itself to use the menu!
Last edited by wildpig1234 March 26, 2024 at 02:30 PM.

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