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BenQ W1050

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Pros

  • Great quality build Crisp Image Quality
  • Contrast is also reasonable
  • dramatic

Cons

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  • W1050 is far from the only projector at this price point
  • no Active Shuttering glasses are supplied

Key specs

  • DLP
  • 152, 300 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 2200 lm
  • yes
  • 2.8, 3.36 m
  • 4500 h
  • , 33 dB

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BenQ W1050 - Pros & Cons

BenQ W1050

Pros

  • Great quality build Crisp Image Quality
  • Contrast is also reasonable
  • dramatic
  • high contrast cinematography
  • looks beautifully monochromatic
  • Detail is crisp and black levels respectable
  • motion handling is subjectively good
  • Picture quality is on par for this caliber of projector
  • Sharp and vibrant
  • bright
  • vibrant images without complication

Cons

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  • W1050 is far from the only projector at this price point
  • no Active Shuttering glasses are supplied
  • tiny
  • awkward buttons
  • limited noise management
  • projectors looked like utilitarian fan heaters are long gone
  • Letterboxed movies still exhibit slightly grey bars
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • Only the black levels and lack of any shadow detail disappoint slightly
  • the remote feels tacky and cheap with really small and fidgety buttons

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BenQ W1050 - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeDLP
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Design
Design typeDesktop projector
Colour of productWhite
Built-in displayno
Cable lock slotyes
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Dimensions
Width13.09 in
Height3.9 in
Depth9.5 in
Weight5.64 lb
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Lighting
Type of lampUHP
Lamp life max (normal)4500.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)10000.0 h
Number of lamps1
Bulb power210.0 W
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Features
Quick start guideyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Memory card readerno
Password protectionyes
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
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
Auto power offyes
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Glasses includedno
HD readyyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yes
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL
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Power
Power consumption (typical)252.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)211.0 W
Power consumption (max)260.0 W
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Connectivity
Number of composite video inputs1
Composite inputyes
Serial interface typeRS-232
DVI inno
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4a
Number of HDMI inputs2
HDMI connector typeFull-size
USByes
VGA inyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
AC (power) inputyes
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Technical details
Noise level< 33
Noise level (economic mode)31.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90
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Optics
Lens shiftyes
Focal length range (f-f)19 - 22.65
Type of lens shiftVertical
Throw ratio1.28 - 1.56
FocusManual
Aperture range (F-F)2.42 - 2.62
Zoom ratio1.2 x
Zoom typeManual
Projection distance2.8 - 3.36
Matrix typeDMD
Offset107.0 %
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Image
Screen size152 - 300
Screen size compatibility60 - 300
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Number of colours1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1200
Native aspect ratio16:9
Aspect ratio16:9
Brightness (max)2200.0 lm
Contrast ratio15000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
Vertical synchronization (max)0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)0.02 kHz
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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 speakers1
RMS rated power2.0 W

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