BenQ Projector I500 Specifications

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Outstanding picture quality
 The BenQ i500 is powered by Digital Light 
processing (DLP) Colorific™ technology 
and delivers an impressive 1.07 Billion colors 
which ensure that ever ything being projected 
is accurate and crisp. The Colorific technology 
is complemented by a 10:000 contrast ratio 
and WXGA (1280x800) HD resolution which 
elevate the viewing experience.
Big entertainment in small spaces
Designed for a busy urban lifestyle, the BenQ 
i500 will impress ever yone with its ability to 
deliver big enjoyment in small spaces. The 
projector’s shor t throw 0.6:1 ratio projects an 
80” image in just 3.3 ft, meaning it’s great for 
rooms with limited space like those in small 
apar tments and lofts. 
Portable, convenient and reliable
 Always ready to go at a moment’s notice, 
the BenQ i500 combines por tability and 
convenience with unbeatable reliability. Its 
compact size and light weight make it easy to fit 
in a purse or briefcase. Its exceptional interface 
and suppor t of multiple formats including AXI, 
MPEG, MP3, JPG, SRT and Office XP make 
the projector truly plug and play. The LED light 
source delivers great reliability without any color 
decay or the need to change a lamp. Finally, the 
projector’s chic design ensures it complements 
even the most stylish surroundings. 
Key Features
 • WXGA HD Ready Native Resolution
• Net Weight 3.3 lbs
• Dimension 8.5x8x3.7 inches 
• LED light source over 20K hours life cycle
• 0.6 shor t throw ratio (80” at 3.3 ft)
• 500 Colorific  Lumens 
• 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio
• 5Wx 2 High quality speakers (Blue Tooth 
streaming speakers at standby mode) 
• USB Reader
• HDMI x 1, USB 2.0 x1, USB 3.0 x 1
• Audio I/O, Mic in
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 2.4G/5G Hz dual band
The BenQ i500 projector brings personal entertainment anywhere. Its compact size, industry 
leading interface and short throw performance make it great for life on the go. The outstanding 
Colorific image quality is complemented by in-built 10W speakers, delivering a complete entertainment 
solution. Additionally, the lamp free LED light source deliver 20,000 hours of outstanding reliability.
i500
Personal Entertainment Projector  
						

							SPECIFICATIONS
Projection SystemDLP®  
Native ResolutionWXGA(1280 x 800)
Brightness500 Colorific™ Lumens
Contrast Ratio100000:1 
Display Color1.07 Billion Colors
Aspect RatioNative 16:10 (5 aspect ratios selectable)
LensF=1.6, f=6.154mm
Throw Ratio0.6:1 (~100” image @50” from the screen)
Keystone AdjustmentVertical ± 40 degrees
Projection Offset100%±5%
LED Life20,000/30,000 hours (Normal/Eco)
Resolution RangeVGA(640 x 480) to UXGA(1600 x 1200)
Horizontal Frequency15~ 102KHz
Vertical Scan23 ~ 120 Hz
CompatibilityHDTV Compatibility: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p Video Compatibility: NTSC / NTSC4.43 / PAL / M-PAL / N-PAL / PAL60 / SECAM / HDTV3D Compatability: PC: 120Hz Frame Sequential 3D for resolutions up to WXGA, PC:
InterfaceVGA Computer in (D-sub 15 pin)HDMIAudio inAudio outMicrophone inSpeaker(s)USB  (Type A)
IR Receiver(s)
x 1x 1x 1 (3.5mm)x 1 (3.5mm)x 1 (3.5mm)5W x 2x 2 (one supplies 1.5A for acces-sories, one USB reader function-ality)  x 2 (Front & Rear)
Dimensions (WxHxD)8.5 x 3.7 x 8 inches / 215.63mm x 93.16mm x 201.7mm
Weight2.87 lbs / 1.3 kg
Power SupplyAC100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz
Power ConsumptionNormal 75W
Audible Noise 30/28 dBA 
LanguagesEnglish and French
Picture ModeBright/Vivid/Cinema/Game/User
Multimedia Supported FormatsVideo: AVI (XVID, MJPEG), DVIX (MJPEG, XVID), DAT (MPEG1), MPG(MPEG1)Music: MP3, MP2, MP1, AAC, WAVPhoto: JPG (.jpg , .jpeg) , BMP (.bmp)Subtitle: SRT (.srt) , SMI (.smi)  [Only support UTF (unicode).}Document: Adobe PDF (pdf), MS Power Point, MS Excel, MS Word
Accessories (Standard)Remote Control with Battery, Power Adapter (by region), Quick Start Guide, HDMI Cable, Warranty Card
Accessories (Optional) DLP 3D Glasses                   P/N: 5J. J9H25.001
UPC / Part #8400460-3374-3 / 9H.04J77.27A
Limited Warranty3-Year Parts/Labor; 1 Year or 2,000 hours of lamp life
*LED light source life results will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage.
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HDMI
USB
VGA Computer in (D-sub 15 pin)
USB
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INPUT / OUTPUT TERMINALS
i500
Personal Entertainment Projector
8.5” 215.6mm
8” 201.7mm
3.7” 93.2mm
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Unique Selling Points
• 500 AL LED with light Source
• 0.6 throw ratio (~100” @ 50”)
• 10W Stereo sound (2x 5W chamber speakers)
• Bluetooth speaker enabled when Projector in standby
• Built-in Android OS with user installable Apps
• Low lag time, ideal for gaming