BenQ X500i vs BenQ TH575
BenQ X500i (#3) vs BenQ TH575 (#5, best budget): in our Projectors for PS5 scoring the BenQ X500i totals 8.6/10 and the BenQ TH575 7.6/10, the BenQ X500i leading on Gaming Responsiveness and Picture Quality and the BenQ TH575 on Value and Brightness.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| BenQ X500i | BenQ TH575 | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160, DLP XPR) | 1080p (1920 x 1080, DLP) |
| Rated Brightness | 2,200 ANSI lumens | 3,800 ANSI lumens |
| Light Source | 4LED | Lamp (210W) |
| Light Source Life | 20,000 hours | Up to 15,000 hours (eco modes) |
| Input Lag at 4K/60Hz | About 16 ms | N/A (no 4K input); 16.7 ms at 1080p/60Hz |
| Fastest Game Mode | 1080p/240Hz at about 4.2 ms; 1440p/120Hz at about 8 ms | 1080p/60Hz at about 16.7 ms |
| Throw / Placement | Short throw (0.69–0.83); 100 in from about 5–6.5 ft | Standard throw, 1.1x zoom; 100 in from about 10.8 ft |
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG (BenQ HDR-PRO) | HDR10 input (limited tone mapping) |
| Smart Platform | Android TV (included), AirPlay and Chromecast casting | None (use a streaming stick or the PS5 apps) |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
How they differ in real use
Built from our projectors for ps5 scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the BenQ X500i and the BenQ TH575 made our Top 5 Projectors for PS5, at #3 and #5 (best budget). The pick for small rooms: its 0.69-0.83 short-throw lens fills 100 inches from about 5-6.5 ft, where the Optoma UHD38x needs roughly twice the distance. It shares the X3100i's 4LED engine, Android TV and fast modes (about 16 ms at 4K/60, 8 ms at 1440p/120), and Expert Reviews found no noticeable lag on PS5. It ranks third because its 2,200 lumens trail the X3100i by 1,100 and the UHD38x by 1,800, at a higher price than the Optoma. The cheapest credible big-screen PS5 setup at about $749: 3,800 ANSI lumens (brighter than every pick except the UHD38x) and 16.7 ms at 1080p/60Hz, which RTINGS rated decent for casual gaming. It ranks last because it is the only 1080p projector here, with no 4K or 120Hz input, washed-out HDR and no smart platform, where the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE adds 4K, Dolby Vision and Google TV for about $220 more.
We score projectors for ps5 on Gaming Responsiveness (25%), Picture Quality (20%), Brightness (15%), Room Fit & Setup (15%), Smart Features & Audio (10%) and Value (15%). On that basis the BenQ X500i totals 8.6 out of 10 and the BenQ TH575 7.6. The widest gap is Gaming Responsiveness, where the BenQ X500i scores 9.5 against 7.5 for the BenQ TH575: published input lag at 4K/60Hz (the PS5's Fidelity mode) first, then support and lag for the console's 1080p/120Hz Performance mode. Picture Quality also separates them: 8.5 for the BenQ X500i versus 6.5 for the BenQ TH575. The BenQ TH575 claws back ground on Value and Brightness.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Resolution: 4K UHD (3840 x 2160, DLP XPR) on the BenQ X500i versus 1080p (1920 x 1080, DLP) on the BenQ TH575; Brightness: 2,200 ANSI lumens on the BenQ X500i versus 3,800 ANSI lumens on the BenQ TH575; Light Source: 4LED on the BenQ X500i versus Lamp (210W) on the BenQ TH575; Light Source Life: 20,000 hours on the BenQ X500i versus Up to 15,000 hours (eco modes) on the BenQ TH575; Input Lag (4K/60Hz): About 16 ms on the BenQ X500i versus N/A (no 4K input); 16.7 ms at 1080p/60Hz on the BenQ TH575; Fastest Game Mode: 1080p/240Hz at about 4.2 ms; 1440p/120Hz at about 8 ms on the BenQ X500i versus 1080p/60Hz at about 16.7 ms on the BenQ TH575.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the BenQ X500i for short-throw lens: about 100 inches from roughly 5–6.5 ft, the only pick here built for small rooms and fast game modes: about 16 ms at 4K/60Hz and 8 ms at 1440p/120Hz (BenQ); Expert Reviews found no noticeable lag on PS5; the most common complaint is 2,200 ANSI lumens is 1,100 fewer than the X3100i, so it needs a darker room. Owners praise the BenQ TH575 for about $749, the cheapest pick here and less than half the price of the X3100i and 3,800 ANSI lumens, second only to the Optoma UHD38x in this list; the most common complaint is 1080p/60Hz only: no 4K input and no 120Hz mode, so the PS5 runs at 1080p.
BenQ X500i
- Short-throw lens: about 100 inches from roughly 5–6.5 ft, the only pick here built for small rooms
- Fast game modes: about 16 ms at 4K/60Hz and 8 ms at 1440p/120Hz (BenQ); Expert Reviews found no noticeable lag on PS5
- 4LED light source rated for 20,000 hours and Android TV included
- Auto game-mode detection when a console is connected
- 2,200 ANSI lumens is 1,100 fewer than the X3100i, so it needs a darker room
- About $1,499, $500 more than the brighter Optoma UHD38x
- The current Amazon offer is from a third-party seller (Adorama) with limited stock
BenQ TH575
- About $749, the cheapest pick here and less than half the price of the X3100i
- 3,800 ANSI lumens, second only to the Optoma UHD38x in this list
- 16.7 ms at 1080p/60Hz, low enough for casual and story-driven PS5 games (RTINGS, ProjectorCentral)
- Two HDMI inputs and 3D support
- 1080p/60Hz only: no 4K input and no 120Hz mode, so the PS5 runs at 1080p
- Muted colors and washed-out HDR (RTINGS); no smart OS, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
- Lamp light source that will eventually need replacing
Which should you buy?
The BenQ X500i is the better fit for PS5 gaming in bedrooms, dorms and apartments and setups where the projector sits on a coffee table or shelf behind the couch; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Gaming Responsiveness and Picture Quality. The BenQ TH575 is the better fit for first big-screen PS5 setup on a tight budget and casual, co-op and story-driven games, and the stronger choice if Value and Brightness matter more to you than the overall score. The BenQ X500i is a poor fit for bright living rooms; the BenQ TH575 is a poor fit for players who want 4K or 120Hz.
Choose the BenQ X500i if
- PS5 gaming in bedrooms, dorms and apartments
- Setups where the projector sits on a coffee table or shelf behind the couch
- Players who want 120Hz modes from a compact unit
Skip it if
- Bright living rooms
- Buyers who want the biggest picture per dollar
Choose the BenQ TH575 if
- First big-screen PS5 setup on a tight budget
- Casual, co-op and story-driven games
- Rooms with some ambient light
Skip it if
- Players who want 4K or 120Hz
- HDR enthusiasts
Common questions
Is the BenQ X500i better than the BenQ TH575?
In our Projectors for PS5 ranking the BenQ X500i scores higher overall, 8.6 to 7.6, with the biggest advantage in Gaming Responsiveness. The BenQ TH575 is stronger on Value and Brightness, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
What is the main difference between the BenQ X500i and the BenQ TH575?
The headline spec difference is Resolution: 4K UHD (3840 x 2160, DLP XPR) on the BenQ X500i versus 1080p (1920 x 1080, DLP) on the BenQ TH575. In use, the gap that matters most is Gaming Responsiveness (9.5 vs 7.5 in our scoring): published input lag at 4K/60Hz (the PS5's Fidelity mode) first, then support and lag for the console's 1080p/120Hz Performance mode.