BenQ X500i: throw distance & specs
4K UHD · 2,200 lumens · throw ratio 0.69–0.83. For a 100″ screen it sits 5.0–6.0 ft away.
The BenQ X500i sits 5.0–6.0 ft from a 100″ screen and about 6.0–7.2 ft from a 120″ screen, set by its 0.69–0.83 throw ratio. At 2,200 lumens it pairs best with a matte-white screen in the dark, or an ALR screen with some ambient light.
Throw ratio
0.69–0.83
Brightness
2,200 lumens
Resolution
4K UHD
Type
LED
| Throw ratio | 0.69–0.83 |
| Brightness | 2,200 lumens |
| Resolution | 4K UHD |
| HDR | Yes |
| Light source | LED |
| Type | Standard throw |
| Input lag | 4 ms |
| Price | ~$1,799 |
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Throw-distance calculator
BenQ X500i — distance for a 100″ screen
5.0–6.0 ft
Lens-to-screen distance. Zoom (if any) lets you fine-tune within the range.
Throw distance by screen size
How far the BenQ X500i sits from the screen at common 16:9 sizes, across its full zoom range.
| Screen (16:9) | Image width | Throw distance |
|---|---|---|
| 90″ | 78″ | 4.5–5.4 ft |
| 100″ | 87″ | 5.0–6.0 ft |
| 120″ | 105″ | 6.0–7.2 ft |
| 150″ | 131″ | 7.5–9.0 ft |
Which screen for the BenQ X500i?
The BenQ X500i is a standard-throw projector, so it works with a matte-white screen in a dark room or an ALR screen if you watch with some ambient light. Match the screen size to the throw distance the calculator gives for your room.
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