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BenQ GP20

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Pros

  • nice carry bag which makes it very easy to transport
  • unparalleled portability adds up to flexibility
  • Color is also much better in the Cinema mode

Cons

  • does exhibit a little red push on some displays
  • there are no calibration options either
  • gamma tracking is quite poor

Key specs

  • DLP
  • 20, 240 in
  • 1280, 800 px
  • 700 lm
  • no
  • , 1 m
  • 20000 h
  • , 36 dB

BenQ GP20 - Pros & Cons

BenQ GP20

Pros

  • nice carry bag which makes it very easy to transport
  • unparalleled portability adds up to flexibility
  • Color is also much better in the Cinema mode
  • quality audio and video is shared and supported by his wife
  • is streamlined with a simple menu system and automatic keystone correction
  • nicely saturated color and decent depth
  • Small lightweight chassis makes for easy portability in the included carry bag
  • image depth was preserved reasonably well
  • The bag is padded nicely and offers plenty of protection
  • color looked quite good
  • The level of contrast is quite good in default mode

Cons

  • does exhibit a little red push on some displays
  • there are no calibration options either
  • gamma tracking is quite poor
  • The hue errors however will not improve image quality
  • DLP projector will fall a little short
  • s also keystoning to square up the image
  • wall causing a color cast
  • no pretending that the image being projected was Full HD
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • color brightness is lower than its white brightness
  • the USB display driver did not install successfully on the Windows 7 system

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BenQ GP20 - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeDLP
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Design
Design typePortable projector
Portableyes
Colour of product
  • Black,White
  • Grey
Built-in displayno
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Dimensions
Width8.66 in
Height2.43 in
Depth6.97 in
Weight3.31 lb
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Lighting
Type of lampLED
Lamp life max (normal)20000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)30000.0 h
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Decoders
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • MP1
  • MP2
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
Supported image files
  • BMP
  • JPEG/JPG
Supported video files
  • DAT
  • DIVX
  • M-JPEG
  • MPEG
  • MPEG1
  • XVID
  • AVI
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Communication
Ethernet connectionno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • Secure Digital
  • Secure Digital HC
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)95 - 128
Power consumption (typical)128.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)95.0 W
Separate power connector (mains)
Large power inlet connector
Power managementMains
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm outputyes
Analogue 3.5mm inputyes
Analogue RCA stereo inputno
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite video inputs1
Composite inputyes
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)no
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)no
DisplayPortno
DVI inno
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.3
Number of HDMI inputs1
MHLyes
HDCPno
Number of headphone outputs1
Microphone inputyes
Other connectors5mm output
SCART inno
USByes
USB connector type
  • Mini-USB B
  • USB Type-A
USB 2.02
USB powered (only mha USB)no
VGA inyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
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Technical details
Noise level< 36
Noise level (economic mode)31.0 dB
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Optics
Lens shiftno
Focal length range (f-f)0 - 11.7
Throw ratio< 1.2
Aperture range (F-F)0 - 1.65
Zoom ratioFixed
Projection distance< 1
Offset100.0 %
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Image
Screen size20 - 240
Screen size compatibility20 - 240
Resolution1280 x 800 px
Number of colours1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 640 x 480
Native aspect ratio16:10
Aspect ratio16:10
Brightness (max)700.0 lm
Contrast ratio100000:1
Dynamic contrast100000:1
Video formats supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
Preset modes
  • Bright
  • Cinema
  • Game
  • Standard
  • Custom
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Features
Quick start guideyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Memory card readeryes
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • INC
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Supported 3D formats
  • Frame Sequential
  • Top and bottom
Glasses includedno
HD readyyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)no
HDRno
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • NTSC 4.43
  • PAL
  • PAL 60
  • PAL M
  • PAL N
  • SECAM
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Audio features
Built-in speakersyes
Number of built-in speakers2
RMS rated power6.0 W

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