BenQ GV31 vs LG PH150G
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Choosing between the BenQ GV31 and LG PH150G? Both compete in the Projector segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
Looking at overall performance dimensions: The BenQ GV31 scores higher in video quality. The LG PH150G leads in value, gaming performance, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in ease of use.
The BenQ GV31 offers higher brightness at 300 ANSI lumens vs 130. More lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room. Below 2000 lumens needs a dedicated dark room; 3000+ handles ambient light. In a dedicated dark room, contrast ratio and color accuracy may matter more than raw brightness.
The LG PH150G holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the BenQ GV31 may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the LG PH150G is the stronger choice — it leads in 4 of 6 scored dimensions. The BenQ GV31 makes more sense if you prioritize the 1 dimension where it leads.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
BenQ GV31
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Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | $349.99 |
| Native Resolution | 1080p | 1280x720 |
| Technology | DLP | DLP |
| Throw Ratio Min | 1.2 | 1.57 |
| Throw Ratio Max | 1.2 | 1.57 |
| Lens Shift V | — | — |
| Lens Shift H | — | — |
| ANSI Lumens | 300 | 130 |
| CLO Lumens | — | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 100000:1 | 100000:1 |
| HDR Support | ||
| Input Lag | 45ms | — |
| Lamp Life | 30000hrs | 30000hrs |
| Light Source | LED | led |
| Lens Quality | — | — |
| Tone Mapping | — | — |
| Ultra Short Throw | No | No |
| Chip Size | — | — |
| Color Depth | 24bit | — |
| Zoom Ratio | 1 | — |
| Zoom Type | fixed | — |
| Focus Type | — | — |
| Noise (Normal) | 28dB | — |
| Noise (Eco) | 26dB | — |
| Power Draw | 45W | — |
| HDMI Inputs | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | — |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes | No |
| Speaker Power | 4W | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Streaming Apps | Yes | No |
| Lens Memory | No | No |
| 12V Trigger | No | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Frame Interpolation | No | No |
| Native Aspect | — | — |
Key Differences
- Native Resolution: BenQ GV31 at 1080p vs LG PH150G at 1280x720
- ANSI Lumens: BenQ GV31 at 300 vs LG PH150G at 130. More lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room. Below 2000 lumens needs a dedicated dark room; 3000+ handles ambient light.
- HDMI Inputs: BenQ GV31 at 2 vs LG PH150G at 1
- Throw Ratio Min: BenQ GV31 at 1.2 vs LG PH150G at 1.57
- Throw Ratio Max: BenQ GV31 at 1.2 vs LG PH150G at 1.57
Which Should You Choose?
Choose BenQ GV31 if you want:
- + better throw ratio min
- + better ansi lumens — more lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room
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