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BenQ HT3050

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User ratings:
40
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40 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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7 editorial reviews
BenQ's HT3050 is a quality replacement for their W1070 and HT1075. It's an entry level home theater projector, with really good color.Read more
2D Performance 3D Performance FeaturesRead more
The line between portable and dedicated home theater displays blurs when considering BenQ’s HT3050 3D DLP Projector. It’s small and light...Read more
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Pros

  • it is attractive
  • factory programmed color balance is reasonably close to accurate Rec 709
  • reasonably sharp and competitive in its price class

Cons

  • projection colors
  • color gamut
  • or color wheel

Key specs

  • DLP
  • 2000 lm
  • no
  • 3500 h
  • , 29 dB

BenQ HT3050 - Pros & Cons

BenQ HT3050

Pros

  • it is attractive
  • factory programmed color balance is reasonably close to accurate Rec 709
  • reasonably sharp and competitive in its price class
  • solid and attractive projectors for
  • this one is nicely done
  • HT3050 delivers solid black levels and high dynamic range
  • The picture is reasonably sharp with no excessive noise
  • The picture is overall quite pleasant
  • Color balance in my tests was excellent in all predefined modes
  • image quality
  • brightness

Cons

  • projection colors
  • color gamut
  • or color wheel
  • Sharpness control has a rather subtle effect on image sharpness
  • it is not available in the on-screen menu
  • brightness uniformity is also mediocre
  • The 3050 is a bit heavier at 8
  • exaggerates color saturation and contrast somewhat
  • it s not really meant to be portable
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  • high dynamics leaves some motion blur on the display

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BenQ HT3050 - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeDLP
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Design
Colour of productBeige,White
Built-in displayno
Cable lock slotyes
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Dimensions
Width14.98 in
Height5.97 in
Depth10.91 in
Weight7.94 lb
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Lighting
Lamp life max (normal)3500.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)5000.0 h
Bulb power240.0 W
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Features
Quick start guideyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Memory card readerno
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)no
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • SECAM
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Power
Power consumption (typical)353.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
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Connectivity
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite video inputs1
Serial interface typeRS-232
HDMI version1.4a
Number of HDMI inputs2
HDMI connector typeFull-size
MHLyes
MHL version1.4
USB 2.02
VGA inyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
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Technical details
Noise level< 29
Noise level (economic mode)27.0 dB
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Optics
Focal length range (f-f)16.88 - 21.88
Horizontal lens shift range10 - 10
Throw ratio1.15 - 1.5
Aperture range (F-F)2.59 - 2.87
Zoom ratio1.3 x
Offset105.0 %
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Image
Screen size compatibility60 - 300
Number of colours1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1200
Native aspect ratio16:9
Brightness (max)2000.0 lm
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
Preset modesISF Day
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Communication
Ethernet connectionno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Audio features
Built-in speakersyes
Number of built-in speakers2
RMS rated power20.0 W

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BenQ HT3050 BenQ - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Based on 7 reviews
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BenQ HT3050 BenQ HT3050 Home Theater Projector Review - Projector Reviews
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Projector Reviews
Published: 03.02.2016
BenQ HT3050 Home Theater Projector Review - Projector Reviews

BenQ's HT3050 is a quality replacement for their W1070 and HT1075. It's an entry level home theater projector, with really good color.

BenQ HT3050 BenQ HT3050 3D DLP Projector Review
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Sound & Vision
Published: 25.05.2016
BenQ HT3050 3D DLP Projector Review

2D Performance 3D Performance Features

BenQ HT3050 BenQ HT3050 3D DLP Projector Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com
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HomeTheaterHifi.com
Published: 18.10.2017
BenQ HT3050 3D DLP Projector Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com

The line between portable and dedicated home theater displays blurs when considering BenQ’s HT3050 3D DLP Projector. It’s small and light...

BenQ HT3050 BenQ HT3050 & HT2050 Projector Review
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BenQ HT3050 & HT2050 Projector Review
4.5

The two latest sub-$1000 home theater projectors from BenQ...

BenQ HT3050 Review: BenQ HT3050 Projector – Go Big, Go Home - GeekDad
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GeekDad
Published: 22.10.2017
Review: BenQ HT3050 Projector – Go Big, Go Home - GeekDad

Incredible cinema has arrived home – the BenQ HT3050 projector has award-winning color and a huge 100-inch screen with a throw of less than 9 feet.

BenQ HT3050 BenQ HT3050 and HT4050 Projector Reviews – ReferenceHT
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Reference Home Theater
Published: 04.12.2015
BenQ HT3050 and HT4050 Projector Reviews – ReferenceHT

BenQ has been making the best $1,000 projectors for a number of years now. Their HT1070 and HT1075 projectors offer a lot of value for your money, with high lumen output and a sharp, accurate image. The new HT3050 is the successor to the HT1075 and improves upon it in many ways. Also new this

BenQ HT3050 BenQ HT3050 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 14.12.2015
BenQ HT3050 Review
3.5

The BenQ HT3050 home-entertainment projector delivers excellent 2D and 3D image quality and a touch more capability than less-expensive, entry-level models.

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