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BenQ W1080ST

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User ratings:
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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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4.1 out of 5
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Pros

  • color is well-saturated and appears balanced relative to highlights
  • Standard mode is a good balance of light output and image integrity
  • excellent 1080p video performance

Cons

  • DLP Projector Review No space and no room for cables
  • a number of DLP Link glasses are not compatible
  • Cinema mode is not terribly different from Standard mode

Key specs

  • DLP
  • 38, 300 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 2000 lm
  • yes
  • 1, 2.5 m
  • 3500 h
  • , 33 dB

BenQ W1080ST - Pros & Cons

BenQ W1080ST

Pros

  • color is well-saturated and appears balanced relative to highlights
  • Standard mode is a good balance of light output and image integrity
  • excellent 1080p video performance
  • high light output
  • great color
  • and an affordable price
  • strong points
  • color is both accurate and easy to adjust
  • everything is perfectly sharp on mine
  • stock color calibrations are perfectly usable and more accurate than any inexpensive projector
  • compact and sensibly arranged package

Cons

  • DLP Projector Review No space and no room for cables
  • a number of DLP Link glasses are not compatible
  • Cinema mode is not terribly different from Standard mode
  • nonstandard 3D glasses and a lack of 2D
  • eyes do not have to be at the center of the screen
  • 2D to 3D conversion is not included
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  • graininess from the relatively low pixels-per-inch measure
  • 3D is not commonly used in home projection
  • Darker film scenes were a little bit harder to make out
  • the 10W speakers were a bit weedy

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BenQ W1080ST - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeDLP
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Design
Design typeDesktop projector
Portableno
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey,Silver
  • Silver
  • White
Built-in displayno
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Dimensions
Width12.28 in
Height4.29 in
Depth9.61 in
Weight6.28 lb
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Lighting
Type of lampBulb
Lamp power (eco)5000.0 W
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
Bluetoothno
Memory card readerno
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
Optical disc player typeNot included
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Glasses includedno
HD readyyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yes
HDRno
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • SECAM
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 353
Power consumption (typical)353.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm outputyes
Analogue 3.5mm inputyes
Analogue RCA stereo inputyes
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)yes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite video inputs1
Composite inputyes
Serial interface typeRS-232
DisplayPortno
DVI inno
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4a
Number of HDMI inputs2
Number of S-Video inputs1
Number of headphone outputs1
USBno
USB connector typeUSB Type-B
USB 2.01
VGA inyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
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Technical details
Noise level< 33
Noise level (economic mode)30.0 dB
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Optics
Lens shiftno
Focal length range (f-f)10.2 - 12.24
Throw ratio0.69 - 0.83
Aperture range (F-F)2.6 - 2.78
Zoom ratio1.2 x
Projection distance1 - 2.5
Offset105.0 %
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Image
Screen size38 - 300
Screen size compatibility38 - 300
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Number of colours1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1200
Native aspect ratio16:9
Aspect ratio16:9
Brightness (max)2000.0 lm
Contrast ratio10000:1
Dynamic contrast10000:1
Video formats supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
Preset modes
  • 3D
  • Cinema
  • Dynamic
  • Standard
  • Custom
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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 power10.0 W

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BenQ W1080ST BenQ - Editorial Reviews (15)

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Published: 06.06.2014
BenQ W1080ST review
3.0

A good idea for those short on space, but video can look jerky

BenQ W1080ST BenQ W1080ST Home Theater Projector Review - Projector Reviews
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Published: 09.01.2014
BenQ W1080ST Projector Review

BenQ W1080ST Projector is a compact little projector, which compared to other projectors, is wisely priced and packs a lot within. If you are familiar

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BenQ W1080ST Projector Review

BenQ W1080ST Projector Review at Projector Reviews Australia. Reviews from an Australian perspective on DLP, LCD, & LED projectors, projection screens and much more.

BenQ W1080ST BenQ W1080ST 3D Home Projector Review
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BenQ W1080ST 3D Home Projector Review
5.0

Review: BenQ's new W1080ST is a short-throw projector for home theater that packs a serious punch.

BenQ W1080ST Short-throw adds flexibility, similarly fine picture
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CNET
Published: 13.03.2014
Short-throw adds flexibility, similarly fine picture

The BenQ W1080ST short-throw DLP projector offers very good performance and extra placement flexibility, but the long-throw W1070 is a better deal.

BenQ W1080ST BenQ W1080ST Review - Gadget Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 16.07.2021
BenQ W1080ST Review - Gadget Review
4.5

The BenQ W1080ST is a DLP projector aimed at the home cinema market. It brings media-focused features such as a high contrast ratio and gimmicky 3D support to

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PCMAG
Published: 04.04.2013
BenQ W1080ST Review
3.5

The BenQ W1080ST 3D home entertainment projector offers a short throw, high-quality 1080p video, and 3D, plus it's bright enough to let you leave the lights on.

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AVForums
Published: 06.03.2014
BenQ W1080ST

BenQ's latest projector offers a short throw lens for those with limited space. Steve Withers gets up close and personal with the W1080ST.

BenQ W1080ST Review: BenQ W1080ST | LiveatPC.com - Home of PC.com Malaysia
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LiveatPC.com
Published: 30.12.2013
Review: BenQ W1080ST | LiveatPC.com - Home of PC.com Malaysia

Home cinema for the masses.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 21.03.2013
BenQ W1080ST
4.5

BenQ's latest budget projector ensures you don't need a big room to enjoy decent home cinema.

BenQ W1080ST Home review
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whathifi
Published: 13.11.2013
Home review
4.0

A sharp and exciting picture that’s great for a compact home cinema room

BenQ W1080ST BenQ W1080ST 1080p 3D DLP projector review
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XSReviews
Published: 30.06.2014
BenQ W1080ST 1080p 3D DLP projector review

Early last year we reviewed one of our first projectors at XSReviews, the BenQ W1060. We awarded that projector 9/10 stars, lauding its picture quality, connectivity options, accessible OSD and goo…

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Published: 27.02.2015
BenQ W1080ST+
3.5

A new W1080ST model which adds in optional wireless HDMI and more...

BenQ W1080ST Review: BenQ W1080ST home theatre projector
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 20.02.2013
Review: BenQ W1080ST home theatre projector
4.4

Combine a full high definition DLP projector engine with a short throw lens and a low, low price, and you have a projector that challenges a large TV in price, yet offers a much bigger picture. That’s what the BenQ 1080ST offers.

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