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BenQ W1090

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User ratings:
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • the remote is perfectly suited to the W1090 and price point
  • colours are great and it gives a clear image
  • Light colours were nice and vibrant and the picture

Cons

  • sometimes announcements can be drowned out by a cheering crowd
  • this is not a projector for a bat cave dedicated cinema room
  • in artificial lighting it was washed out

Key specs

  • DLP
  • 76.2, 300 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 2000 lm
  • yes
  • , 2.5 m
  • 3000 h
  • , 36 dB

BenQ W1090 - Pros & Cons

BenQ W1090

Pros

  • the remote is perfectly suited to the W1090 and price point
  • colours are great and it gives a clear image
  • Light colours were nice and vibrant and the picture
  • compact and lightweight build
  • the contrast quite good and the response time impeccable
  • Rich
  • nuanced
  • nicely saturated
  • outstanding image sharpness and consistent color accuracy
  • fight scenes were spectacular thanks to the projectors excellent responsiveness
  • rich and accurate colors

Cons

  • sometimes announcements can be drowned out by a cheering crowd
  • this is not a projector for a bat cave dedicated cinema room
  • in artificial lighting it was washed out
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • lack of horizontal keystone correction
  • had garish over the top colours and are too bright
  • technology implementation is unable to show detail just above black
  • Netflix is not available natively on BenQ connected projectors
  • The tension on his face was palpable
  • The darkest areas were sometimes a little too dark and lacked legibility
  • Darker scenes were not quite as spectacular

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BenQ W1090 - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeDLP
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Design
Design typeDesktop projector
Portableyes
Colour of productWhite
3-Chip/Colour wheelColour wheel
Built-in displayno
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Dimensions
Width13.63 in
Height4.0 in
Depth8.46 in
Weight6.06 lb
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Lighting
Type of lampBulb
Lamp life max (normal)3000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)6000.0 h
Bulb power210.0 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
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
Optical disc player typeNot included
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
Glasses includedno
HD readyyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yes
HDRno
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)220 - 270
Power consumption (typical)270.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)220.0 W
Power managementMains
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm outputyes
Analogue 3.5mm inputyes
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Number of composite video inputs1
Composite inputyes
Serial interface typeRS-232
DisplayPortno
DVI inno
HDMIyes
HDMI version2.0
Number of HDMI inputs2
HDMI connector typeFull-size
MHLyes
MHL version2.0
Number of headphone outputs1
Other connectors5mm output
S-video inputno
USByes
USB 2.01
VGA inyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
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Technical details
Noise level< 36
Noise level (economic mode)32.0 dB
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Optics
Lens shiftno
Focal length range (f-f)16.88 - 21.88
Throw ratio1.15 - 1.5
Digital zoom1.3 x
Aperture range (F-F)2.59 - 2.87
Zoom ratio1.3 x
Projection distance< 2.5
Offset115.0 %
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Image
Screen size76.2 - 300
Screen size compatibility30 - 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 ratio
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
Brightness (max)2000.0 lm
Contrast ratio10000:1
Dynamic contrast10000:1
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
Preset modes
  • Bright
  • Cinema
  • Game
  • Vivid photo
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 power10.0 W

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BenQ W1090 BenQ - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.5
Based on 7 reviews
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Published: 09.10.2020
BenQ W1090

BenQ W1090 (Projector): 5 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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AVForums
Published: 02.05.2017
BenQ W1090
4.0

The budget BenQ W1090 offers HD 3D, big screen gaming and sports for under £700

BenQ W1090 BenQ W1090 Home Projector Review - VGU
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VGU
Published: 09.02.2017
BenQ W1090 Home Projector Review - VGU
3.0

Home cinema projectors are becoming a much more popular choice as the main living room device to watch movies, play video games and catch up on Netflix. The BenQ W1090 home cinema projector is being aimed at people who want but for around £630 it falls short compared to its competitors. The design on the W1090 […]

BenQ W1090 BenQ W1090 Projector Review
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BenQ W1090 Projector Review

BenQ W1090 Projector Review latest DLP projector reviews, LCD projector reviews, projection screens and much more.

BenQ W1090 Benq W1090 Review - Tracy and Matt's Blog
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Tracy and Matt's Blog
Published: 20.06.2017
Benq W1090 Review - Tracy and Matt's Blog

At a reasonable price, the BenQ W1090 is a projector to consider for your home entertainment setup and you do get a lot of bang for your buck

BenQ W1090 BenQ W1090 Home Projector Review - VGU
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VGU
Published: 09.02.2017
BenQ W1090 Home Projector Review - VGU
3.0

Home cinema projectors are becoming a much more popular choice as the main living room device to watch movies, play video games and catch up on Netflix. The BenQ W1090 home cinema projector is being aimed at people who want but for around £630 it falls short compared to its competitors. The design on the W1090 […]

BenQ W1090 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 15.02.2017
Home review
4.0

This projector gives an eye-popping, vibrant picture that grabs your attention

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