BenQ's X500i is a 4K 4LED short-throw gaming projector with an unusually useful port mix: two HDMI 2.0b inputs (4K60, or 1080p240 at ~4ms lag) with eARC on HDMI-2, plus a USB-C input that accepts DisplayPort Alt Mode video from handhelds and laptops while feeding them 5W back. Optical S/PDIF and a 3.5mm jack cover external audio, and the bundled QS02 Android TV dongle lives in an internal bay so it doesn't eat an external input.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- BenQ
- Release Year
- 2024
- Model Number
- X500i
- Category
- Projector
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) | 1 | — | — | HDMI-1 | HDMI 2.0b input (18Gbps class), HDCP 2.2; 4K60 and 1080p240 gaming signals |
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) | 1 | — | — | HDMI-2 (eARC) | HDMI 2.0b input, HDCP 2.2, with eARC ('Audio Return+') for audio out to sound systems |
| USB Type-C (USB 2.0) | 1 | 5 W | DP Alt Mode | USB-C (DisplayPort) | DisplayPort Alt Mode video input with 5V/1A power out; USB data tier unpublished, USB 2.0 baseline |
| USB Type-A (USB 2.0) | 1 | — | — | USB Type A-1 | USB 2.0 media playback, firmware upgrade, 5V/1A power supply |
| 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) | 1 | — | — | Audio Out (3.5mm) | Analog stereo output for headphones or powered speakers |
| Optical TOSLINK (S/PDIF) | 1 | — | — | S/PDIF | Optical digital audio output; multi-channel/RAW bitstream supported |
Notes & Compatibility
4K HDR10 4LED short-throw console gaming projector, dual 5W speakers. Gaming: 4K60 (~16.7ms) and 1080p240 (~4.2ms). HDMI-2 carries eARC (BenQ ‘Audio Return+’). The bundled QS02 Android TV dongle installs in an internal bay on a dedicated internal HDMI (marked for QS02 only, powered by internal micro-USB) — not externally accessible, so not modeled; Wi-Fi 5/BT 5.0 come via the QS02. Not in the port table: an RS-232 (DB-9) control port and the AC inlet (100-240V, 3.3A; BenQ doesn’t name the IEC type). No 12V trigger, no Ethernet. Both HDMI ports are HDMI 2.0b, so there is no 4K120: a console set to 4K120 falls back to 4K60, and high refresh means dropping to 1080p (120Hz from current consoles, 240Hz from a PC). 3D is supported over HDMI in frame-packing, side-by-side and top-and-bottom formats.
Common questions
How many ports does the BenQ X500i (2024) have?
The BenQ X500i (2024) has 6 ports in total: 2 × HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard), 1 × USB Type-C (USB 2.0), 1 × USB Type-A (USB 2.0), 1 × 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) and 1 × Optical TOSLINK (S/PDIF).
What kinds of ports does the BenQ X500i (2024) have?
By connector family, the BenQ X500i (2024) has 2 HDMI, 2 USB and 2 Audio.
How many USB ports does the BenQ X500i (2024) have?
The BenQ X500i (2024) has 2 USB ports: 1 × USB Type-C (USB 2.0) and 1 × USB Type-A (USB 2.0).
What video connections does the BenQ X500i (2024) have?
The BenQ X500i (2024) has 3 ports that can carry video: 2 × HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) and 1 × USB Type-C (USB 2.0). Its USB Type-C (USB 2.0) port supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, so video travels over the USB-C connector itself with a suitable cable or adapter.
How is the BenQ X500i (2024) powered?
The BenQ X500i (2024) takes power over 1 × USB Type-C (USB 2.0), rated for up to 5 W.