BenQ X500i 4K UHD Smart Gaming Projector with Android TV

BenQ X500i – 4K HDR 4LED Short Throw Gaming & Home Cinema Projector

Step into a new era of immersive gaming and cinematic entertainment with the BenQ X500i — a purpose-built 4K HDR short-throw projector engineered for high-performance console gameplay and stunning home cinema in bright or compact spaces. Designed with cutting-edge 4LED light technology, ultra-low input lag, and HDR-PRO optimization, the X500i transforms bedrooms and small living rooms into powerful gaming battlefields and movie sanctuaries.

True 4K UHD Visual Precision

The X500i delivers 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) resolution with 8.3 million distinct pixels, ensuring razor-sharp detail across expansive open-world games and blockbuster films. Every texture, shadow, and environmental element appears crisp and lifelike on screens up to massive sizes.

With 30-bit color depth (1.07 billion colors) and a native 16:9 aspect ratio, visuals appear smooth, natural, and cinematic — free from banding and color distortion.

HDR-PRO™ with Dynamic Black – Reveal Hidden Depth

BenQ’s proprietary HDR-PRO™ technology overcomes traditional brightness limitations in HDR projection. Combined with advanced HDR tone mapping and SSI Dynamic Black light source dimming, the projector dynamically adjusts brightness levels frame by frame to:

• Enhance shadow detail in dark scenes

• Prevent highlight clipping in bright scenes

• Maintain balanced contrast without washing out colors

With an impressive 600,000:1 contrast ratio (with light source dimming), you’ll see intricate environmental details in cave interiors, night missions, and atmospheric cinematic sequences.

Brilliant 4LED Light Source – Built for Longevity

The advanced 4LED light engine delivers:

• 2200 ANSI lumens for bright-room performance

• 12% higher brightness output compared to 3LED systems

• 25% bolder color compared to lamp-based projectors

• Up to 30,000 hours (Eco Mode) of maintenance-free lifespan

This means over 10 years of immersive gaming and streaming without lamp replacements — reducing maintenance costs and environmental waste.

CinematicColor™ – Vivid, Game-Ready Color Accuracy

With 84% DCI-P3 and 95% Rec.709 color coverage, the X500i produces rich, cinematic hues optimized for gaming universes and HDR films. Explosions glow with intensity, landscapes feel expansive, and character details appear more lifelike.

Unlike conventional gaming projectors, the X500i balances high brightness with color volume, ensuring vivid saturation even in brighter rooms.

Ultra-Low Input Lag – Competitive Performance Edge

The X500i is engineered for serious gamers:

• 4.2ms at 1080p 240Hz

• 8.3ms at 1080p 120Hz

• 16.7ms at 4K 60Hz

This ultra-fast responsiveness ensures your visual input translates instantly to on-screen action — ideal for FPS, racing, sports, and competitive titles. No motion blur. No delay. Just precision.

Dedicated Game Modes for Every Genre

Customize your experience with specialized visual and audio presets:

• FPS Mode – Enhanced dark detail and sharp audio cues for spotting enemies quickly

• RPG Mode – Deep bass and cinematic realism for immersive storytelling

• SPG Mode – Amplified excitement with vibrant color and clear dialogue

HDR variants of each mode further optimize tone mapping for HDR gameplay.

Auto Game Mode Detection

The X500i automatically detects consoles such as:

• PlayStation

• Xbox

• Nintendo Switch

It instantly recalls your last used game settings, ensuring a seamless, plug-and-play gaming experience.

FPS Crosshair & SettingXchange

Take accuracy further with the FPS Crosshair overlay, projecting a fixed targeting reticle for enhanced aiming precision.

With BenQ SettingXchange, you can:

• Import/export projector image settings

• Share calibrated profiles with other gamers

• Download expert tuning profiles for top titles

• Update firmware easily

This creates a customizable ecosystem tailored to your gaming style.

Short Throw Power – Big Screen in Small Spaces

Designed for confined rooms, the X500i features a 0.69–0.83 short throw ratio and 1.2x optical zoom, enabling:

• A 95-inch image from just 1.44 meters

• Flexible screen sizing in compact bedrooms or living rooms

• Large-scale projection without complex ceiling mounting

Digital zoom allows further size adjustments (note: may slightly impact input lag).

CinematicSound with MAXXAudio DPS

Experience immersive spatial audio through:

• Dual 5W symmetrical speakers

• CinematicSound technology

• MAXXAudio DPS dynamic enhancement

This design creates a 3D soundstage with precise directional placement — hear enemy footsteps, environmental cues, and explosive effects with clarity.

For external systems, eARC support with Dolby Atmos allows full-resolution 7.1-channel audio pass-through via a single HDMI cable.

Seamless Connectivity for Expanding Universes

Dual HDMI 2.0b ports support:

• 4K @ 60Hz

• 1080p @ 120Hz

Additional connections include:

• USB Type-A

• USB-C with DisplayPort and power delivery

• RS232

• 3.5mm audio out

• S/PDIF multi-channel output

Whether connecting consoles, streaming sticks, Blu-ray players, or sound systems — the X500i adapts effortlessly.

Google-Licensed Android TV Built-In

Powered by Android TV 11, the X500i includes:

• Netflix preloaded

• 5,000+ apps via Google Play

• Google Assistant voice search

• Chromecast built-in

• AirPlay support

• Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G)

• Bluetooth 5.0

Enjoy native 4K streaming without external devices.

Designed for Modern Living

• Compact dimensions: 366 × 118 × 244 mm

• Lightweight: 3.6 kg

• Quiet operation: 31dB (29dB Eco)

• Auto vertical keystone ±30°

• Horizontal keystone ±30°

• 102.5% projection offset

Perfect for tabletop or shelf placement in gaming-focused rooms.

What’s in the Box

• Remote Control with Batteries

• Power Cord

• Adjustment Feet Kit

• Quick Start Guide

• Regulatory Statements

• QS02 HDMI Android TV Streaming Dongle

• Warranty Card

The Ultimate Hybrid: Cinema + Competitive Gaming

The BenQ X500i is more than a projector — it’s a fully optimized entertainment hub. With true 4K resolution, blazing-fast response times, HDR-PRO contrast control, short-throw flexibility, immersive audio, and smart streaming capabilities, it delivers both AAA gaming performance and cinematic brilliance in one compact powerhouse.

Whether you’re storming battlefields or streaming 4K blockbusters, the X500i ensures every pixel, frame, and sound is delivered with precision and impact.

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