BenQ GP520 4K Home Entertainment Projector, Google TV, Wall Color Correction

The BenQ GP520 is a compact 4K home entertainment projector designed to solve three common projector frustrations directly: setup hassle, ambient light washing out colour, and image distortion when projecting onto a coloured wall rather than a proper screen. Three integrated sensors detect lighting and surface conditions in real time, working with BenQ's CinematicColor tuning to adjust the picture automatically without needing to rearrange the room.

Wall Color Correction is tuned specifically for six of the most common wall paint colours, so the GP520 can deliver an accurate image projected directly onto a painted wall rather than a dedicated screen, a genuinely useful feature for renters and anyone not ready to commit to a permanent screen installation. Smart Image Alignment combines auto focus, auto 2D keystone with rotation, obstacle avoidance, screen fit, image repositioning, and digital zoom, so the GP520 can be placed on a table, shelf, or floor, or mounted to project onto a ceiling, with the image correcting itself automatically. ProHiFi is an authorised BenQ dealer in India.

Built-in Google TV gives direct access to Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, and Disney+ with personalised recommendations and Google Assistant voice search, with no separate streaming dongle required. Wi-Fi 6 support (802.11ax, 2.4/5/6GHz) and Bluetooth 5.2 provide fast, stable wireless performance for both streaming and connecting external speakers or headphones. HDMI 2.1 with ALLM automatically optimises latency when a PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, or Steam Deck is connected, and a USB-C port supports DisplayPort Alt Mode plus power delivery, letting a Nintendo Switch display and charge simultaneously through a single cable.

Audio comes from two 12-watt speakers with BenQ's CinematicSound tuning, considerably more powerful than typical built-in projector speakers, with 7.1 channel Dolby Atmos passthrough available via HDMI eARC for a connected soundbar or AV receiver. The SmartRemote phone app adds streaming shortcuts, brightness and keystone control, and a sleep timer, while a dedicated ambient projection mode can turn any wall into a calming landscape or space scene with matching sound when the GP520 isn't being used for active viewing.

Key Features

• 4K UHD (3840x2160); 2600 ANSI lumens; 4LED light source
• 200,000:1 contrast ratio (with light source dimming)
• 81% DCI-P3 and 98% Rec. 709 colour coverage
• Intelligent Ambient Adaptation; 3 integrated environmental sensors
• Wall Color Correction tuned for 6 common wall paint colours
• Smart Image Alignment: auto focus, auto 2D keystone, obstacle avoidance
• Screen Fit, image repositioning, and digital zoom
• Built-in Google TV (Android 11); no separate dongle required
• Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Disney+; Google Assistant
• HDR10, HDR10+, HLG; HDR-PRO tone mapping
• HDMI 2.1 with ALLM (both ports); HDCP 2.3
• USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery (up to 15V/1.5A)
• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, 2.4/5/6GHz); Bluetooth 5.2
• 2 x 12W speakers; CinematicSound; HDMI eARC with Dolby Atmos
• 50 to 180-inch screen size range; fixed 1.2 throw ratio
• SmartRemote phone app; ambient projection mode for landscapes/space scenes
• 241.3 x 151.0 x 225.0mm; 3.7kg

Warranty:

2-year manufacturer's warranty

Why Consider the BenQ GP520

The GP520 is the right choice for households that want a genuinely plug-and-play 4K projector without a dedicated home theatre room or a proper projection screen already in place. Wall Color Correction and Intelligent Ambient Adaptation directly address the two most common reasons a budget projector looks disappointing in a real living room: a coloured wall instead of a white screen, and light that isn't fully controlled. Smart Image Alignment means the projector can move from a shelf to a ceiling mount to a tabletop without manual recalibration each time, which matters in households where the same projector might be used in different rooms or repositioned for different occasions. Built-in Google TV and Wi-Fi 6 mean streaming performance is fast and requires nothing extra in the box, and the USB-C power delivery is a genuinely practical touch for households with a Switch or other USB-C powered device.

Ideal for

• Open-plan living rooms and rented homes without a dedicated screen or fixed projector mount
• Households wanting built-in streaming apps without a separate Android TV dongle
• Flexible setups moved between table, shelf, floor, and ceiling placement
• Console and Steam Deck gaming using HDMI 2.1 ALLM for reduced latency
• Nintendo Switch owners wanting simultaneous display and charging via USB-C
• Family movie nights and casual gaming where powerful built-in audio matters

What's in the Box

• BenQ GP520 Projector
• Remote Control with Battery (RCI079)
• Power Cord (1.0m)
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty Card

Technical Specifications