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White rectangular projector with short-throw lens and front vents

BenQ

BenQ X500i 4K UHD 4LED short-throw home theater projector 2200 lumens

SKU CH-E9GJ-6FAHK MPN X500i

throw 4K UHD home-theatre projector with 4LED light source, 2200 lumens, 84% DCI-P3 colour and 4.2 ms input lag at 1080p 240 Hz

  • Image brightness2200 lumens
  • Power drawTypical Power Consumption (110 V): 236 W Stand-by Power Cons
  • Light source4LED
  • Screen ratio16:9
  • Panel resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
  • Lens typeF / # = 2.53 to 2.73 , f = 10.2 to 12.24 mm
  • 4K UHD resolution delivers 3840×2160 detail for cinema-quality images
  • 2200 ANSI lumens brightness lights up rooms without total darkness
  • throw lens projects large pictures from 0.69–0.83 distance
  • 4LED source lasts up to 30000 hours for years of use
  • 2 ms input lag at 1080P 240Hz gives competitive gaming response

4K UHD 4LED short-throw projector for console gamers

The BenQ X500i delivers 4K UHD resolution at 3840×2160 using a DLP chip and a 4LED light source rated for 30000 hours. It produces 2200 lumens brightness and covers 84% DCI-P3 and 95% Rec.709 colour spaces. The short-throw lens with a 0.69~0.83 ratio fills a large image from a short distance, making it suitable for living-room gaming setups.

Sustained brightness and colour stability over

The 4LED light source maintains consistent output without the decay curve of traditional lamps, while Dynamic Black technology and enhanced tone mapping preserve shadow detail during extended HDR playback. Input lag stays at 16.7 ms for 4K 60 Hz and drops to 4.2 ms at 1080P 240 Hz, keeping responsive feel steady across marathon gaming sessions. Typical power draw is 236 W at 110 V with standby below 0.5 W.

Check throw distance, HDMI 2.0 bandwidth

Verify that your seating-to-screen distance matches the 0.69~0.83 throw ratio and that vertical or horizontal keystone correction up to ±30 degrees can compensate for off-centre placement. Both HDMI ports are 2.0b with HDCP2.2, so 4K 120 Hz sources will be limited to the bandwidth of that standard. The built-in Android 11.0 system offers AirPlay and Google Cast, but the preloaded Netflix app may require a separate subscription.

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Price $1,216.99
Pricier than about 71% of the 234 comparable items (median $272.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBenQ
Model nameX500i
Product typeDLP
Display
Image brightness2200 lumens
Light source4LED
Screen ratio16:9
Panel resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Keystone adjustment2D, (Auto) Vertical ± 30 degrees; Horizontal ± 30 degrees
Projection ratio0.69 to 0.83
Audio & video
Lens typeF / # = 2.53 to 2.73 , f = 10.2 to 12.24 mm
Integrated speakersSpeaker x 2: 5 W
Ports & slots
Audio outputsAudio out (3.5 mm Mini Jack) x1
HDMI Audio Return: eARC, Dolby Atmos
USB portsType A-1 (2.0/Power Supply1.0A/Reader/FW Upgrade)
USB Type C: (x1), Display Port with PD out 5 V/1A
Power
Power drawTypical Power Consumption (110 V): 236 W
Stand-by Power Consumption: <0.5 W
Power supplyAC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Size & build
Product dimensions366 × 244 × 118 mm (without foot)
Product weight3.6Kg
Shipping weight5.00 kg
Package size500 × 370 × 200 mm
Compatibility
Compatible withInput Lag: 16.7 ms (1080P 60 Hz), 16.7 ms (4K 60 Hz), 16.7 ms (2K 60 Hz), 4.2 ms (1080P 240 Hz), 8.3 ms (1080P 120 Hz), 8.3 ms (2K 120 Hz)
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating Temperature: 0 to 40 °C

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the BenQ X500i get during all-day use?

Typical power draw is 236 W at 110 V, with standby below 0.5 W. The 4LED light source is rated for 30,000 hours and the projector operates between 0 and 40 °C.

What must I already own to connect a console or PC to the X500i?

You need an HDMI 2.0b cable for the two HDMI ports, or a USB-C cable that supports DisplayPort alt mode for the single USB-C input.

Will my older 1080p Blu-ray player and stereo amplifier work with this projector?

Yes — both HDMI ports accept 1080p signals with 16.7 ms input lag, and the 3.5 mm audio output plus eARC let you feed sound to an older amplifier.

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