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BenQ W1210ST vs Optoma GT1080Darbee

    14.98 in
    4.79 in
    BenQ W1210ST Projector
    BenQ W1210ST
      12.4 in
      4.49 in
      Optoma GT1080Darbee Projector
      Optoma GT1080Darbee
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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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      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      BenQ W1210STBenQ W1210ST
      Optoma GT1080DarbeeOptoma GT1080Darbee
      Projector typeDLPDLP

      Connectivity

      BenQ W1210STBenQ W1210ST
      Optoma GT1080DarbeeOptoma GT1080Darbee
      DVI innono
      HDMIyesyes
      HDMI version1.41.4a
      Number of HDMI inputs22
      HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-size
      MHLyesyes
      USByesyes
      USB 2.021
      VGA inyesyes
      AC (power) inputyesyes

      Design

      BenQ W1210STBenQ W1210ST
      Optoma GT1080DarbeeOptoma GT1080Darbee
      Design typeDesktop projectorDesktop projector
      Colour of productWhiteWhite
      Built-in displaynono

      Technical details

      BenQ W1210STBenQ W1210ST
      Optoma GT1080DarbeeOptoma GT1080Darbee
      Noise level< 29< 26
      Noise level (economic mode)27.0 dB26.0 dB

      Dimensions

      BenQ W1210STBenQ W1210ST
      Optoma GT1080DarbeeOptoma GT1080Darbee
      Width14.98 in12.4 in
      Height4.79 in4.49 in
      Depth10.91 in8.82 in
      Weight7.94 lb5.86 lb

      Optics

      BenQ W1210STBenQ W1210ST
      Optoma GT1080DarbeeOptoma GT1080Darbee
      Throw ratio0.69 - 0.83< 0.49
      Aperture range (F-F)2.6 - 2.782.8 - 2.8
      Offset102.4 %116.0 %

      Lighting

      BenQ W1210STBenQ W1210ST
      Optoma GT1080DarbeeOptoma GT1080Darbee
      Type of lampBulbBulb
      Lamp life max (normal)3500.0 h5000.0 h
      Lamp life max (eco)7000.0 h6000.0 h
      Number of lamps11
      Bulb power240.0 W195.0 W

      Image

      BenQ W1210STBenQ W1210ST
      Optoma GT1080DarbeeOptoma GT1080Darbee
      Screen size compatibility60 - 12045.3 - 300
      Resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.073 billion colours
      Supported graphics resolutions
      • 640 x 480
      • 1920 x 1200
      • 640 x 480
      • 800 x 600
      • 1024 x 768
      • 1280 x 1024
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1280 x 768
      • 1600 x 1200
      • 1920 x 1080
      Native aspect ratio16:916:9
      Aspect ratio16:9
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      Brightness (max)2200.0 lm3000.0 lm
      Contrast ratio15000:128000:1
      Video formats supported
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 1080i
      • 1080p
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 1080i
      • 1080p

      Features

      BenQ W1210STBenQ W1210ST
      Optoma GT1080DarbeeOptoma GT1080Darbee
      Handheld remote controlyesyes
      Memory card readernono
      On Screen Display (OSD)yesyes
      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
      • ARA
      • CHI
      • CHI
      • CZE
      • DAN
      • DEU
      • DUT
      • ENG
      • ESP
      • FAS
      • FIN
      • FRE
      • GRE
      • HUN
      • IND
      • ITA
      • JPN
      • KOR
      • NOR
      • POL
      • POR
      • RUM
      • RUS
      • SWE
      • THA
      • TUR
      • VIE

      Communication

      BenQ W1210STBenQ W1210ST
      Optoma GT1080DarbeeOptoma GT1080Darbee
      Ethernet connectionnono
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

      Compatibility

      BenQ W1210STBenQ W1210ST
      Optoma GT1080DarbeeOptoma GT1080Darbee
      3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
      Glasses includednono
      HD readyyesyes
      Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyes

      Audio features

      BenQ W1210STBenQ W1210ST
      Optoma GT1080DarbeeOptoma GT1080Darbee
      Built-in speakersyesyes
      RMS rated power20.0 W20.0 W

      Power

      BenQ W1210STBenQ W1210ST
      Optoma GT1080DarbeeOptoma GT1080Darbee
      Power consumption (typical)353.0 W225.0 W
      Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
      Power consumption (economy mode)292.0 W187.0 W

      Pros & Cons

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