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BenQ LH500

2,000lumens
1920×1080native
1.49–1.64throw ratio
2.3 kgweight

The BenQ LH500 is a DLP x 1 projector rated at 2,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1920×1080. It uses a led light source rated for 20,000 hours / 30,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.49–1.64:1. Released September 2022.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:9 (HD)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.49–1.64:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.12 m3.0–3.3 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.69 m4.5–4.9 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.25 m6.0–6.6 m
5 m (16.4 ft)2.81 m7.5–8.2 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.38 m8.9–9.8 m
8 m (26.2 ft)4.5 m11.9–13.1 m
10 m (32.8 ft)5.62 m14.9–16.4 m
12 m (39.4 ft)6.75 m17.9–19.7 m
15 m (49.2 ft)8.44 m22.4–24.6 m
20 m (65.6 ft)11.25 m29.8–32.8 m
25 m (82.0 ft)14.06 m37.2–41.0 m
30 m (98.4 ft)16.88 m44.7–49.2 m

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Maximum image size for projection mapping

Largest image that keeps a 10:1 contrast against ambient light on a light, matte surface (80% optical efficiency). See how this is calculated.

Ambient lightMax areaMax width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)178 m²17.8 × 10.0 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)36 m²8.0 × 4.5 m
Lit city square (15 lux)12 m²4.6 × 2.6 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)6 m²3.2 × 1.8 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)4 m²2.5 × 1.4 m

Full specifications

3D ModesFull HD 3D
Aspect Ratio16:9 (HD)
Audible Noise32 dB / 28 dB (Eco)
Best Used ForK-12 Education Corporate/Business
Brightness2,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing10-bit
Connection PanelAudio Out: Mini Jack HDMI 1.4a HDMI 1.4b RS232: DB-9pin USB: A
Contrast20,000:1 (full on/off)
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Digital ZoomYes
Display TypeDLP x 1
FeaturesFull HD 3D Blackboard Mode
Image Size30.14" - 200.05"
Included Lens1.1x manual zoom , manual focus
Input Lag1080p/60: 16.7ms
Internal Speakers2.0 Watts Mono
Lens ShiftNo
Light SourceLED
Light Source Life20,000 hours / 30,000 hours (Eco)
MSRPn/a
Power200 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 10'-10" and 11'-11" from the screen.
Projector Size4.70" x 11.70" x 9.00" (HxWxD)
ReleasedSeptember 2022
Resolution1920x1080
StatusShipping
Throw Distance3.6' - 21.7' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.49:1 - 1.64:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 1080p/50, 480p, 480i
Weight5.1 lbs

Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.

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