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BenQ DLP HD Projector (HT2050) - 3D Home Theater Projector with All-Glass Cinema Grade Lens and RGBRGB Color Wheel,Silver/white

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Special Feature 3d-ready
Connectivity Technology HDMI
Display resolution 1920 x 1080

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  • HIGH RESOLUTION: 3D 1080p projector with ANSI Brightness of 2,200 Lumens, 15,000:1 contrast, premium RGBRGB Color Wheel and ISFccc Certified Calibration for Day/Night viewing
  • QUIET PROJECTOR: Whisper quiet operation, with the lowest fan noise in its class allows viewers to hear the movie, not the projector.
  • SHORTER THROW PROJECTOR: Easy installation and setup with a diagonal screen size of 60"-180", 1.3x zoom, Vertical Lens Shift and a throw ratio of 1.15-1.5 (79"@6.6ft)
  • ENERGY EFFICIENT PROJECTOR: Includes SmartEco technology for energy conservation and auto standby mode to save energy and prolong lamp life; lamp lasts up to 7,000 hours
  • RELIABLE BRAND: BenQ is the #1 best-selling DLP projector brand worldwide with 1 year warranty for parts and labor
  • HDTV Compatibility: 480i, 480p, 576i, 567p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p‎, Video Compatibility: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, SDTV‎
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Customer Ratings
Picture quality
4.6
4.6
4.7
4.6
4.3
4.5
Brightness
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.6
4.5
4.7
Remote Control
4.4
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.4
4.3
Sound quality
4.2
3.7
4.0
4.2
Value for money
4.2
4.2
4.4
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hardware interface
composite video, usb, vga, d sub, component video
hdmi
hdmi
hdmi
usb, hdmi
vga, hdmi
display resolution
1920 x 1200p
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1080
1920 x 1200
brightness
2200
3400
2300
3800
3500
native resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
image contrast ratio
15000:1
500000:1
15000:1
12000:1
10000:1
max throw distance
11.1 feet
10 feet
5 feet
10.96 meters
1.5 feet

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    See the Wonders with CinematicColor

    CinematicColor for Colors as Directors Envisioned

    CinematicColor technology utilizes optimal color to bring out the most accurate and enhanced images to you. CinematicColor’s Rec.709 HDTV standard color coverage, 6x speed RGBRGB color wheel, high native ANSI contrast ratio performance to ensure an incredible image performance that delivers detailed, sharp and crisp visuals to accompany your home cinema enjoyment.

    Only True Colors Convey Deep Feelings

    True colors evoke feelings of sorrow, joy, romance and thrills by preserving the original image. BenQ home cinema projectors embody our belief to “Convey the truest color and impart the deepest feelings to the viewer. Our engineers, who have both THX and ISF certification, lead a great CinematicColor technology team of professionals who provide Rec.709 HDTV standard color coverage to ensure perfect color consistency.

    Rec.709 for Color Accuracy

    Rec.709 is the international HDTV standard that depicts the colors the director intended. With a 6x speed RGBRGB color wheel, HT2050 enables over 96% coverage to Rec.709 for authentic color accuracy to deliver refined colors of truest reproduction.


    Flexible Vertical Lens Shift

    Vertical Lens Shift (+/-10% shift) provides flexibility when installing or setting up the projector. Images can be shifted up and down without suffering a decrease in image quality.

    Superior Short Throw Projection with 100” of Big-Screen Enjoyment at 8 feet away

    Maximize thrills in minimum space (out) with the BenQ HT2050 which projects a stunning 100” picture from 8.2 feet away. Bring big-screen theater entertainment into any room.

    • One-Time Setup.
    • Zero Latency.
    • Up to 100 feet Coverage.
    • Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS).

    CinemaMaster’s Audio Enhancer Turns Your Living Room into a Home Theater

    With a 10-watt stereo speaker housed in resonant sound chambers powered by BenQ CinemaMaster Audio Enhancer, your sound booms with breakthrough technology similar to what is used by Hollywood studios to dramatically boost bass and treble for serious stereo sound.

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    Customer Reviews
    4.2 out of 5 stars
    218
    3.5 out of 5 stars
    33
    4.2 out of 5 stars
    426
    4.6 out of 5 stars
    1,158
    4.4 out of 5 stars
    395
    Series CinePrime CineHome CineHome CineHome Home Entertainment
    Native Resolution 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p
    Brightness (Lumens) 2000 2200 2200 2200 3300
    HDTV Rec. 709 100% 96% 96% 96% 86%
    Low Input Lag (16ms)
    Throw and Zoom Ratio 1.15~1.5 / 1.3x 1.28~1.56 / 1.2x 1.15~1.5 / 1.3x 1.15~1.5 / 1.3x 1.37-1.64
    Keystone Vertical + Horizontal Vertical Vertical Vertical + Horizontal
    Connectivity HDMI x 2 (Shared MHL) HDMI x 2 (Shared MHL) HDMI x 2 HDMI x 2 HDMI x 2
    Light Source Life (Hours by Mode) 3500/5000/6000 (Lamp Based) 4500/6000/10000 (Lamp Based) 3500/5000/7000 (Lamp Based) 3500/5000/7000 (Lamp Based) 4500/6000/10000 (Lamp Based)
    Built in Speakers 10W x 2 (MaxxAudio) 10W x 1 10W x 1 (MaxxAudio) 10W x 1 (MaxxAudio) 2W x 1

    Product Description

    Projection System: DLP
    Native Resolution: 1080p (1920 x 1080)
    Brightness: 2200 ANSI Lumens
    Contrast Ratio: 15000:1
    Display Color: 1.07 Billion Colors
    Lens: F= 2.59-2.87, f=16.88-21.88mm
    Aspect Ratio: Native 16:9 (5 aspect ratio selectable)
    Throw Ratio: 1.15 - 1.5 (100" @ 2.5m)
    Image Size (Diagonal): 60"~180"
    Zoom Ratio: 1.3:1
    Lamp Type: 240W
    Lamp Mode(Normal/Economic/SmartEco/LampSave/LumenCare): 3500/5000/6000 hours

    Keystone Adjustment: Manual vertical ± 40 degrees
    Projection Offset: 105% ± 2.5%
    Resolution Support: VGA(640 x 480) to WUXGA_RB (1920 x 1200) *RB = Reduced Blanking
    Horizontal Frequency: 15 - 102KHz
    Vertical Scan Rate: 23 - 120Hz

    Interface:
    Computer in (D-sub 15pin) x 1
    Composite video in (RCA) x 1
    Component video in x 1
    HDMI x 2
    Audio in (Mini Jack) x 1
    Audio L/R in (RCA) x 1
    Audio out (Mini Jack) x 1
    Chamber Speaker 10W x 1
    USB (Type A) x1 (5V/1.5A power supply)
    USB (Type Mini B) x1 (service)
    RS232 (DB-9pin) x 1
    DC 12V Trigger x 1
    IR receiver x 2 (Front & Top)

    Dimensions (W x H x D): 14.9” x 4.8” x 10.9”
    HDTV Compatibility: 480i, 480p, 576i, 567p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
    Video Compatibility: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, SDTV
    3D Support and Compatibility:
    Frame Sequential: Up to 720p
    Frame Packing: Up to1080p
    Side by Side: Up to 1080i/p
    Top Bottom: Up to 1080p

    Weight: 7.93lbs
    Audible Noise (Normal /Economic Mode): 29 / 27 dBA
    Power Supply: AC100 to 240V, 50 to 60 Hz
    Power Consumption: Normal 330W, Eco 280W, Standby <0.5W

    Accessories Included (Standard):
    Lens Cover
    Remote Control w/ Battery
    Power Cord
    User Manual CD
    Quick Start Guide
    Warranty Card

    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    426 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the picture quality, quality and noise of the video projector. For example, they mention that the contrast looks amazing, it's flawless and that it'll liven up your home and your viewing experience. Some appreciate the brightness, saying that it gives off very little light. As for the ease of setup, they say that it is easy to set up.

    AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

    159 customers mention147 positive12 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the video projector. They mention that the picture and clarity really looks great, the colors, brightness, and contrast look amazing, and the 3D is absolutely beautiful. The screen view is amazing, it looks cleaner, and less clunky than most other models. The color tones are usable out of the box, and color accuracy is exceptional.

    "...to run through some calibration but out of the box the projector's picture looks nice...." Read more

    "...Multiple modes with different color schemes for different lighting: I own blackout blinds in my apartment but I rarely need them...." Read more

    "...But again, no big deal as the picture quality doesn't require much changing to have an amazing picture.Get this projector!..." Read more

    "...Now, how did it work? Out of the box on an Elite Screens 120” It looks amazing...." Read more

    130 customers mention101 positive29 negative

    Customers like the quality of the video projector. They say it is superb, flawless, and extremely high quality. They also say it provides a cinema quality experience and is a great piece of hardware to liven up your home and your viewing experience. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

    "...The remote control that comes with the projector is nice and functional and having back lighting is a nice feature...." Read more

    "...I cannot recommend this more. A great piece of hardware to liven up your home and your viewing experience." Read more

    "...say that the picture is bright and clear, responds well and is very impressive to everyone that has seen it running in my blacked out garage...." Read more

    "...This projector works great throwing on just some black out cloth if a screen is not quickly available...." Read more

    78 customers mention59 positive19 negative

    Customers like the noise level of the video projector. For example, they mention it's decently loud, not quiet, and quiet-running. Some say the speakers on this unit are good, but some send the sound to Sonos speakers for better.

    "...a few feet away from the seating location in the room but it is quiet enough that you only notice it when you listen for it during a quiet passage..." Read more

    "...Really impressive and loud speaker: The built in sound system is amazing...." Read more

    "...It has great clarity and the sound is actually very sufficient if you do not have an immediate sound source to feed this through...." Read more

    "...in the basement but had no idea how fantastic this light-weight, quiet-running, crystal clear powerhouse would be...." Read more

    57 customers mention48 positive9 negative

    Customers like the brightness of the video projector. They mention it has fantastic brightness, and the picture is bright enough to see with ambient light. Some say the projector is quiet and gives off very little light. The back lighting is a nice feature, and there's no real noticeable difference in brightness compared to the HD26.

    "...with the projector is nice and functional and having back lighting is a nice feature...." Read more

    "...I find it easier on the eyes and an overall warmer image-..." Read more

    "...This projector is very bright, no real noticeable difference in brightness compared to the HD26 even with the difference in lumens...." Read more

    "...the spec-head comments to other reviewers and just say that the picture is bright and clear, responds well and is very impressive to everyone that..." Read more

    52 customers mention47 positive5 negative

    Customers find the installation process of the video projector to be easy. They mention that the manual is clear and concise, with one exception. They appreciate the quiet operation and the easy-to-use menu. The setup is forgiving, and it gives them added flexibility to install it where they want. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...I found out right away that setting up the projector and screen was very easy and it only took a few minutes to have it up and running with a..." Read more

    "...Gives you added flexibility to install it where you want toCons:- I've heard the DLP bulb is expensive to replace...." Read more

    "...-Menus are much nicer than the HD26. Easier to navigate, has a cool purple color to them that pops..." Read more

    "...The picture is great! The speakers are loud. Easy menu operation...." Read more

    49 customers mention45 positive4 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the value of the video projector. They mention it's fantastic for the price, has a great picture, and is worth the price.

    "...The reviews were great, the price looks right and after finally purchasing it, it looks like benq may have spent more time on this one...." Read more

    "...some time and don't be disappointed with this great product that is priced right and delivers more than expected...." Read more

    "...Then I found this one. And it was less than half the price. So, for the first couple months I was watching it on a grey flat painted wall...." Read more

    "...I rate it as fantastic for the price.Follow up... this Unit has been spectacular, and far exceeded my expectations...." Read more

    34 customers mention30 positive4 negative

    Customers like the performance of the video projector. They say it is bright, clear, and responds well. They also say there is zero lag with fast pace gaming. The product runs great for a few hours and delivers more than expected.

    "...HT2050 has a built in speaker that isn't terrible and it is certainly fine for most uses and having it built in allows for quick and easy setup...." Read more

    "...It looked really good. The sound out of this unit is loud. It ran great for a few hours...." Read more

    "...reviewers and just say that the picture is bright and clear, responds well and is very impressive to everyone that has seen it running in my..." Read more

    "...gaming and film for almost 9 months now, and for the most part it performed well...." Read more

    22 customers mention13 positive9 negative

    Customers are mixed about the adjustability of the video projector. Some mention that it has a good amount of adjustment ability, the adjustable feet are very easily adjusted to account for any kind of tilt, and the projector itself has lots of adjustments. However, others say that for some reason they dropped the horizontal keystone adjustment and that the manual focus and adjustment didn't go as far back as they thought it should.

    "...The vertical adjustment on here is clutch when mounting the screen. Gives you added flexibility to install it where you want to..." Read more

    "...more irritating because the ht1075 has it and it's an older model is horizontal keystone...." Read more

    "...and also allows you to change the position of the menu so that when you are messing with video settings..." Read more

    "...The keystone correction is a great feature for vertical movement, and distortion is not noticeable when using a slight adjustment...." Read more

    A Great Choice for A Reasonably Priced First Projector.
    5 Stars
    A Great Choice for A Reasonably Priced First Projector.
    About a year ago I started researching modestly priced projectors with the idea that having one in my living room would be a cool thing for movie watching. The whole thing seemed to be rather involved and impractical so I had given up on the idea until recently when a family member mentioned the need for a projector to use for a few upcoming presentations. Through my previous research I felt that the HT2050 from Benq was about the best overall projector in this price range I decided to take the plunge.I bought the projector as well as a Silver Ticket 120 inch indoor outdoor portable screen from Amazon. I found out right away that setting up the projector and screen was very easy and it only took a few minutes to have it up and running with a source from a computer or hdmi. The picture quality is astonishingly good!After having it set up in a few different locations I decided to give it a try in my living room. With the projector about 12ft away from the screen it produces an image that fills the entire 120 inch screen. Yesterday evening my wife and I decided to have a movie night and the experience was much much different than what we normally get from our wall mounted 60 inch LCD TV. It was so much more immersive and truly a fantastic experience to have at home in our living room. The movie we watched was &quot;The Big Lebowski&quot; from Blu-Ray. We had both seen this movie many times in the past but getting to watch it on the projection setup was a new experience. Small details in the picture just became so much more obvious as did film grain and changes in focus from shot to shot. All of which added to the presentation. In my experience I like the &quot;cinema&quot; mode the best along with &quot;Smart ECO&quot; mode for the projector bulb setting. Later when I do permanently install the projector I'm going to run through some calibration but out of the box the projector's picture looks nice.The HT2050 has a built in speaker that isn't terrible and it is certainly fine for most uses and having it built in allows for quick and easy setup. Our living room is equipped with a 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos receiver and speakers so I just turned off the built in speaker for the movie night. The projector currently is siting only a few feet away from the seating location in the room but it is quiet enough that you only notice it when you listen for it during a quiet passage of the movie.The HT2050 is not perfect though. The HDMI ports seem to be a little loose and I had to route the somewhat stiff HDMI cable carefully to make sure it stayed fully seated and the lens shift feature while useful is somewhat limited when you're trying to aim the projected image at the screen. The lens cap is also a little flaky and it doesn't fit quite as nice as it could. Also my room isn't incredibly light controlled so viewing during the daytime might not be ideal. In my experiments it was ok but a little more washed out than I'd like. In the evening/night it is bright and the colors are well saturated.The remote control that comes with the projector is nice and functional and having back lighting is a nice feature. It seems to work well every time I've used it at any reasonable distance or angle.If you're like me and thinking about getting a first projector but it seems to be either overkill or somewhat intimidating don't worry it isn't difficult and the results are great. Plan on spending some time experimenting with the projector displaying an image on different surfaces. I tried it out on walls, an old silver projection screen, the back of a garage door and finally onto the Silver Ticket white screen. I'm now planning on permanently mounting the projector at the right location from the ceiling in the room and then installing a motorized screen as the next step but I'd still like to use the portable screen and set it up in the back yard for a movie night which would be awesome.It is now 3 months later and in that time I've permanently mounted the projector using a Vivo ceiling mount and it is projecting onto a Monoprice motorized 120 inch retractable screen which drops down automatically when the projector turns on using the 12 volt trigger. Most of the time we watch TV on a Vizio 65 inch LCD panel but when its a movie night the screen drops down in the same location but in front of the TV. The projector is mounted with its lens 11 ft back from the screen and we watch from about 10 ft back it makes movie viewing at home a whole new experience.We watched the entire Ken Burns Vietnam series using the projector. My Dad who served there in 1967 and one of his friends who was in Vietnam a year or so later were over every night and it was great! The projector made the show so much better.
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2017
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Choice for A Reasonably Priced First Projector.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2017
    About a year ago I started researching modestly priced projectors with the idea that having one in my living room would be a cool thing for movie watching. The whole thing seemed to be rather involved and impractical so I had given up on the idea until recently when a family member mentioned the need for a projector to use for a few upcoming presentations. Through my previous research I felt that the HT2050 from Benq was about the best overall projector in this price range I decided to take the plunge.

    I bought the projector as well as a Silver Ticket 120 inch indoor outdoor portable screen from Amazon. I found out right away that setting up the projector and screen was very easy and it only took a few minutes to have it up and running with a source from a computer or hdmi. The picture quality is astonishingly good!

    After having it set up in a few different locations I decided to give it a try in my living room. With the projector about 12ft away from the screen it produces an image that fills the entire 120 inch screen. Yesterday evening my wife and I decided to have a movie night and the experience was much much different than what we normally get from our wall mounted 60 inch LCD TV. It was so much more immersive and truly a fantastic experience to have at home in our living room. The movie we watched was "The Big Lebowski" from Blu-Ray. We had both seen this movie many times in the past but getting to watch it on the projection setup was a new experience. Small details in the picture just became so much more obvious as did film grain and changes in focus from shot to shot. All of which added to the presentation. In my experience I like the "cinema" mode the best along with "Smart ECO" mode for the projector bulb setting. Later when I do permanently install the projector I'm going to run through some calibration but out of the box the projector's picture looks nice.

    The HT2050 has a built in speaker that isn't terrible and it is certainly fine for most uses and having it built in allows for quick and easy setup. Our living room is equipped with a 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos receiver and speakers so I just turned off the built in speaker for the movie night. The projector currently is siting only a few feet away from the seating location in the room but it is quiet enough that you only notice it when you listen for it during a quiet passage of the movie.

    The HT2050 is not perfect though. The HDMI ports seem to be a little loose and I had to route the somewhat stiff HDMI cable carefully to make sure it stayed fully seated and the lens shift feature while useful is somewhat limited when you're trying to aim the projected image at the screen. The lens cap is also a little flaky and it doesn't fit quite as nice as it could. Also my room isn't incredibly light controlled so viewing during the daytime might not be ideal. In my experiments it was ok but a little more washed out than I'd like. In the evening/night it is bright and the colors are well saturated.

    The remote control that comes with the projector is nice and functional and having back lighting is a nice feature. It seems to work well every time I've used it at any reasonable distance or angle.

    If you're like me and thinking about getting a first projector but it seems to be either overkill or somewhat intimidating don't worry it isn't difficult and the results are great. Plan on spending some time experimenting with the projector displaying an image on different surfaces. I tried it out on walls, an old silver projection screen, the back of a garage door and finally onto the Silver Ticket white screen. I'm now planning on permanently mounting the projector at the right location from the ceiling in the room and then installing a motorized screen as the next step but I'd still like to use the portable screen and set it up in the back yard for a movie night which would be awesome.

    It is now 3 months later and in that time I've permanently mounted the projector using a Vivo ceiling mount and it is projecting onto a Monoprice motorized 120 inch retractable screen which drops down automatically when the projector turns on using the 12 volt trigger. Most of the time we watch TV on a Vizio 65 inch LCD panel but when its a movie night the screen drops down in the same location but in front of the TV. The projector is mounted with its lens 11 ft back from the screen and we watch from about 10 ft back it makes movie viewing at home a whole new experience.

    We watched the entire Ken Burns Vietnam series using the projector. My Dad who served there in 1967 and one of his friends who was in Vietnam a year or so later were over every night and it was great! The projector made the show so much better.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite technology purchase in at least 5 years
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2017
    I'm not exaggerating when I say that this might be my favorite home technology purchase I've ever made.

    I live in a 1BR downtown condo and was tired of the typical 50" TV mounted on a wall arrangement. I love the look and minimalism of projectors and decided to research which one to buy. I spent weeks reading reviews and looking at different brands and ended up going with the HT2050. It's been about 7 months of daily use since I purchased and I could not be happier.

    My setup:
    Wall: In sticking with a minimalist theme I did not want to buy a screen. And if you have a large, clean, well painted white wall you likely will not need one either
    Mount: I bought the Vantage Point Universal Mount and hung it up over my couch. [[ASIN:B00067OOHC Vantage Point CGUPM12-S Universal Front Projector Mount - Silver]]. You need to get the positioning just right but it's easy to install overall with 2 people
    Size: My screen size is about 120" which can be jaw dropping to see visually particularly in a smaller living environment
    Outputs: I bought a multi-output HDMI adapter which I keep on the floor under my couch and just run up a single HDMI cord to the projector. Makes it really easy to rotate between Cable/Apple TV/Roku/Nintendo

    Pros:
    - Image: The colors are striking on here. I've only owned this projector so I cannot compare it with non DLP models but I actually prefer watching sports/movies through the projector now versus on a flat screen TV. I find it easier on the eyes and an overall warmer image
    - Multiple modes with different color schemes for different lighting: I own blackout blinds in my apartment but I rarely need them. I use this on Vivid mode during the daylight and on Game mode during the nighttime. Both come pre-set. You can create your own mode if you want but I haven't had a need to
    - Really impressive and loud speaker: The built in sound system is amazing. I keep it on the lowest level before mute and it still echoes throughout my living room. No need for an external system especially if you mount it right above your couch
    - Solid price: At under $800 I think you get a cinema quality projector without breaking the bank. You cannot find a comparably sized flat TV anywhere in that region
    - Vertical keystone: Do not buy a projector without one. The vertical adjustment on here is clutch when mounting the screen. Gives you added flexibility to install it where you want to

    Cons:
    - I've heard the DLP bulb is expensive to replace. This hasn't been an issue at all so far despite daily use for the past 7 months. Either way I'm happy to pay a few hundred every few years to maintain a 120" screen
    - No sleep timer. Would be great if I could find a way to sleep this on its own. I believe it turns off after a while of non-activity but would be nice to have an actual setting on the remote

    I cannot recommend this more. A great piece of hardware to liven up your home and your viewing experience.
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    Rick G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars High-end Image Quality at budget price
    Reviewed in Canada on April 6, 2016
    Style: HT2050Verified Purchase
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    Rick G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars High-end Image Quality at budget price
    Reviewed in Canada on April 6, 2016
    I was in the market for my first Home Theatre projector, and and I wanted to find a decent budget projector with the best picture quality possible and high definition resolution. I quickly became overwhelmed with the plethora of choices out there in my price range, but with some digging through home theatre forums and sites I was able to narrow it down to a few candidates. A few interesting units were 3-chip LCD and others were singe-chip DLP. There were advantages and disadvantages to each technology, but with some research I decided based on the features that I found important, such as low fan noise, high brightness, and cinematic picture quality and durability. The thing that swung me towards ultimately choosing DLP is there chance of the LCD chips turning yellow or fogging over time and chips falling out of alignment. Conversely, DLP seemed to have the best overall longevity from what I could gather from user reports, so I chose DLP.

    According to my online research, the Benq HT1080 seemed to have consistently high satisfaction rates, but I found its replacement model, the HT2050 on sale on Amazon, and it was just a tad more than my budget, but not by much. Ultimately I went with the Benq HT2050 and I couldn’t be any happier.

    When I got it out of the box, I was very impressed when I laid eyes the shiny new contemporary design. It definitely looks a lot larger than its predecessor, but they did a fine job with the design and it should fit in with any style decor. The unit felt solid and good quality in hand, with a beautiful matte silver faceplate and polished white plastic shell. There’s a lens cap to protect the new all-glass lens for portability which is nice. All the controls are located on top, and there’s a sliding door that gives you access to the lens adjustments. On the back side there’s two HDMI ports and some older video inputs as well. There’s a 12 volt trigger for your home theatre accessories and two USB ports. Thankfully, they’ve included a nice long power cord that will reach the ceiling without issue. The well-designed remote control lights up for easy usage in the dark.

    The projector is a breeze to set up and use. I installed it on the ceiling, and I purchased a 100” motorized screen to project onto. An onscreen grid helped me align the image to the screen with precision, and using the manual lens adjustments, I was able to fine tune the image height by several inches with lens shift, and the zoom control makes projector placement much more flexible. Digital keystone adjustments can be made, but I avoided that by carefully installing the projector at the correct height so the picture was naturally straight.

    Once everything was up and running, I put the Xbox One on and was immediately blown away by the picture. Straight out of the box, this projector far exceeded my expectations. Even with some ambient light from a lamp or a window, this projector had no trouble displaying a bright, sharp image. Fiddling with the onscreen menus, I couldn’t make the picture look any better, it was just amazing as-is. With its native 1080p DLP chip and 6 segment colour wheel, image and colour quality were top notch with no colour banding or rainbow effect whatsoever. The displayed text was crisp and sharp, the blacks were inky, the whites were very white. The colours just popped off the screen. Motion was smooth and judder-free. Best of all, I couldn’t hear the fan! Even when I bumped the lamp to high, the fan was barely noticeable. Big plus here, as its predecessor was reported to be a bit on the loud side. Colour temperature was perfect and skin tones accurate. While playing some games, it was clear that this projector could handle the high frame rates and the detail was just unreal. Individual grains of asphalt were incredibly sharp and defined in racing games, and I could clearly see what was lurking in the shadows on shooters. With the preset set to game mode, I had no issue with any lag whatsoever, so this would be a great projector for gamers as well as home theatre enthusiasts.

    And best of all, this beamer handle sports broadcasts like a champ! I couldn’t believe the stunning clarity watching the olympics through this thing. Absolutely mind-numbingly vivid.

    The bulb is easily replaceable, I’ve got about 1000 hours on mine already and I haven’t noticed a decline in picture quality or brightness. But I did order an extra bare bulb online as backup. Bare bulbs are inexpensive compared to replacing the whole lamp module, and it’s easy to swap bulbs yourself if you have 15 minutes and a screwdriver.

    I can’t think of anything I dislike about this projector. If I had one complaint, it would probably be the underwhelming tin-can speaker included. Even at the lowest volume, it’s too loud and makes it impossible to use the projector quietly at night, with the lowest volume being what mid-volume should sound like. Or maybe the lack of horizontal keystone or lens shift. But for the price I paid I can only sing it praise, which makes the Benq HT2050 my only recommendation for anyone looking to buy their first projector. It’s the perfect mix of quality and value you need for your own personal movie theatre at home, without breaking the bank.

    If you’re looking for a projector with the most gorgeous picture at the best price, I highly recommend you purchase the Benq HT2050. You won’t be disappointed, guaranteed.

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    Don Holmes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect 3d!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 2, 2017
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    Mr Burns
    4.0 out of 5 stars and the modest lens shift is perfect for aligning the image based on 16
    Reviewed in Canada on March 22, 2017
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    Eric
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exploding bulbs and motion blur on an HT2050 (not 2050A)
    Reviewed in Canada on September 1, 2018
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    Marc-andre Legault
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good for movies, bad for computer.
    Reviewed in Canada on January 14, 2017
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