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BenQ TH671ST Projector
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BenQ W1210ST Projector
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Optoma GT1080 Projector
Optoma GT1080
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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
Using projectors for gaming can be a tricksy thing to get right. However, BenQ happily state that their W1210ST HD unit is up to the task. GadgetyNews wanted to check out that claim. What we haveRead more
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General

Projector typeDLPDLPDLP

Connectivity

Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
N/A
DVI innonono
HDMIyesyesyes
HDMI version1.4a1.41.4a
Number of HDMI inputs222
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-size
N/A
MHLyesyesyes
HDCPyes
N/A
N/A
USByesyesno
USB 2.0121
VGA inyesyesno
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports21
N/A
AC (power) inputyesyesyes
Analog 3.5mm output
N/A
yesyes
Analogue 3.5mm input
N/A
yesno
Number of composite video inputs
N/A
1
N/A
Composite input
N/A
yesno
Number of S-Video inputs
N/A
1
N/A
Number of headphone outputs
N/A
11
Other connectors
N/A
5mm output5mm output
S-video input
N/A
yesno
Analogue RCA stereo input
N/A
N/A
no
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
N/A
no
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
no
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
no
DisplayPort
N/A
N/A
no
MHL version
N/A
N/A
1.2
Headphone output
N/A
N/A
no
Microphone input
N/A
N/A
no
SCART in
N/A
N/A
no
12V trigger
N/A
N/A
yes

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 wheelColour wheel
Portable
N/A
N/A
yes

Technical details

Noise level33.0 dB< 29< 26
Noise level (economic mode)29.0 dB27.0 dB26.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
N/A
N/A
0 - 85

Dimensions

Width11.65 in14.98 in12.4 in
Height8.82 in4.79 in4.49 in
Depth4.72 in10.91 in12.4 in
Weight5.95 lb7.94 lb5.86 lb

Optics

Focal length range (f-f)10.2 - 12.2410.2 - 12.24
N/A
Throw ratio0.69 - 0.830.69 - 0.83< 0.49
Aperture range (F-F)2.6 - 2.782.6 - 2.78< 2.8
Zoom ratio1.1 x1.5 xFixed
Projection distance0.91 - 2.2
N/A
0.5 - 3.35
Offset102.5 %102.4 %116.0 %
Lens shift
N/A
nono
Fixed focal length
N/A
N/A
0.29 in
Matrix type
N/A
N/A
DMD
Matrix size
N/A
N/A
0.65

Lighting

Type of lampBulbBulbBulb
Lamp life max (normal)4000.0 h3500.0 h5000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)15000.0 h7000.0 h6000.0 h
Number of lamps111
Bulb power240.0 W240.0 W190.0 W

Image

Screen size152.4 - 30060 - 120115 - 300
Screen size compatibility30 - 30060 - 12045.3 - 300
Resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1200
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 640 x 480
  • 800 x 600
Native aspect ratio16:916:916:9
Aspect ratio16:916:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)3000.0 lm2200.0 lm3000.0 lm
Contrast ratio10000:115000:125000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 1080i
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
Vertical synchronization (max)0.12 kHz
N/A
N/A
Vertical synchronization (min)0.02 kHz
N/A
N/A
Dynamic contrast
N/A
15000:125000:1
Refresh rate
N/A
60.0 Hz144.0 Hz
Preset modes
N/A
  • 3D
  • Cinema
  • Custom
  • Dynamic
  • Presentation
  • sRGB
N/A
Image frequency
N/A
N/A
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p

Features

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

Communication

Ethernet connectionnonono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nonono

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)noyesyes
Glasses includednonono
HD readyyesyesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesyes
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • SECAM
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL
Supported 3D formats
N/A
  • Frame Sequential
  • Frame packing
  • Side by side
  • Top and bottom
  • Frame packing
  • Side by side
  • Top and bottom
HDR
N/A
nono
Can convert 2D to 3D
N/A
N/A
no
Compatible glasses
N/A
N/A
Active
Full HD 3D (1080p)
N/A
N/A
yes

Audio features

Built-in speakersyesyesyes
Number of built-in speakers12
N/A
RMS rated power5.0 W20.0 W10.0 W

Power

Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 320< 353193 - 233
Power consumption (typical)320.0 W353.0 W233.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)
N/A
292.0 W193.0 W
Power consumption (max)
N/A
N/A
233.0 W
Separate power connector (mains)
N/A
N/A
Large power inlet connector
Power management
N/A
N/A
Mains

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