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BenQ TH671ST Projector
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BenQ W1210ST Projector
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4.6 out of 5
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The BenQ W1210ST is a £900 projector designed for gamers, boasting features that minimise input lag and boost contrast. This is also a short throw projector, meaning it can produce a sizeable image…Read more
Having a projector opens up so many options if you’re looking for a big screen experience to enjoy your movies and games and great place to start is with the BenQ W1210ST full high definition projector.Read more
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52 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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46 user ratings
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General

Projector typeDLPDLP3LCD

Connectivity

Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232RS-232C
DVI innonono
HDMIyesyesyes
HDMI version1.4a1.4
N/A
Number of HDMI inputs222
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-size
N/A
MHLyesyesyes
HDCPyes
N/A
N/A
USByesyesyes
USB 2.0122
VGA inyesyesyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports212
AC (power) inputyesyesyes
Analog 3.5mm output
N/A
yes
N/A
Analogue 3.5mm input
N/A
yes
N/A
Number of composite video inputs
N/A
1
N/A
Composite input
N/A
yes
N/A
Number of S-Video inputs
N/A
1
N/A
Number of headphone outputs
N/A
1
N/A
Other connectors
N/A
5mm output
N/A
S-video input
N/A
yes
N/A
HDBaseT
N/A
N/A
yes
Number of BNC inputs
N/A
N/A
1

Design

Design typeStandard throw projectorDesktop projectorDesktop projector
Colour of productWhiteWhiteWhite
Built-in displaynonono
Cable lock slotyes
N/A
yes
3-Chip/Colour wheel
N/A
Colour wheel
N/A

Technical details

Noise level33.0 dB< 2938.0 dB
Noise level (economic mode)29.0 dB27.0 dB28.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
N/A
N/A
20 - 80

Dimensions

Width11.65 in14.98 in18.58 in
Height8.82 in4.79 in5.2 in
Depth4.72 in10.91 in12.6 in
Weight5.95 lb7.94 lb15.21 lb

Optics

Focal length range (f-f)10.2 - 12.2410.2 - 12.2421.34 - 37.99
Throw ratio0.69 - 0.830.69 - 0.831.26 - 2.3
Aperture range (F-F)2.6 - 2.782.6 - 2.781.65 - 2.55
Zoom ratio1.1 x1.5 x1.8 x
Projection distance0.91 - 2.2
N/A
1.4 - 15
Offset102.5 %102.4 %
N/A
Lens shift
N/A
noyes
Horizontal lens shift range
N/A
N/A
10 - 10
Vertical lens shift range
N/A
N/A
50 - 50
Type of lens shift
N/A
N/A
  • Horizontal
  • Vertical
Optical zoom
N/A
N/A
1.8 x
Focus
N/A
N/A
Manual
Zoom type
N/A
N/A
Manual
Matrix type
N/A
N/A
3-panel
Matrix size
N/A
N/A
0.76

Lighting

Type of lampBulbBulbUHE
Lamp life max (normal)4000.0 h3500.0 h5000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)15000.0 h7000.0 h10000.0 h
Number of lamps111
Bulb power240.0 W240.0 W300.0 W

Image

Screen size152.4 - 30060 - 120127 - 300
Screen size compatibility30 - 30060 - 12050 - 300
Resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1200 px
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.07 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1200
1920 x 1200
Native aspect ratio16:916:916:10
Aspect ratio16:916:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:10
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)3000.0 lm2200.0 lm5500.0 lm
Contrast ratio10000:115000:115000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
1080p
Vertical synchronization (max)0.12 kHz
N/A
N/A
Vertical synchronization (min)0.02 kHz
N/A
N/A
Dynamic contrast
N/A
15000:115000:1
Refresh rate
N/A
60.0 Hz
N/A
Preset modes
N/A
  • 3D
  • Cinema
  • Custom
  • Dynamic
  • Presentation
  • sRGB
N/A
Brightness (eco)
N/A
N/A
3700.0 lm

Features

Quick start guideyes
N/A
N/A
Handheld remote controlyesyes
N/A
Memory card readernonono
On Screen Display (OSD)yesyes
N/A
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HIN
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • 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
N/A
Auto power offyes
N/A
N/A
Smart TVno
N/A
N/A
Backlit remote control
N/A
yes
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
no
N/A
Optical disc player type
N/A
Not included
N/A
Remote control
N/A
N/A
yes
Password protection
N/A
N/A
yes

Communication

Ethernet connectionnonono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nonono
Ethernet LAN data rates
N/A
N/A
100
Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
N/A
N/A
1
Wireless networking standard
N/A
N/A
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)noyesno
Glasses includednono
N/A
HD readyyesyesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesno
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • SECAM
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL
  • NTSC
  • NTSC 4.43
  • PAL
  • PAL 60
  • PAL M
  • PAL N
  • SECAM
Supported 3D formats
N/A
  • Frame Sequential
  • Frame packing
  • Side by side
  • Top and bottom
N/A
HDR
N/A
nono
Streaming standards
N/A
N/A
Miracast

Audio features

Built-in speakersyesyesno
Number of built-in speakers12
N/A
RMS rated power5.0 W20.0 W
N/A

Power

Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 320< 353
N/A
Power consumption (typical)320.0 W353.0 W411.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W2.33 W
Power consumption (economy mode)
N/A
292.0 W309.0 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)
N/A
N/A
309.0 W

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