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BenQ TK850 Projector
BenQ TK850
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BenQ W1210ST Projector
BenQ W1210ST
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BenQ W2000 Projector
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BenQ W2700 Projector
BenQ W2700
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4.4 out of 5
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25 %
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10 editorial reviews
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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4.1 out of 5
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3.7 out of 5
44 user ratings
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4.0 out of 5
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3.8 out of 5
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3.7 out of 5
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General

Projector typeDLPDLPDLPDLP

Connectivity

Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232RS-232
N/A
DVI innononono
HDMI version2.0b1.42.0a2.0a
Number of HDMI inputs2222
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-sizeFull-sizeFull-size
HDCPyes
N/A
yesyes
USB 2.0122
N/A
AC (power) inputyesyes
N/A
N/A
Analog 3.5mm output
N/A
yesyes
N/A
Analogue 3.5mm input
N/A
yesyes
N/A
Number of composite video inputs
N/A
11
N/A
Composite input
N/A
yesyes
N/A
HDMI
N/A
yesyes
N/A
MHL
N/A
yesyes
N/A
Number of S-Video inputs
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Number of headphone outputs
N/A
111
Other connectors
N/A
5mm output5mm output
N/A
S-video input
N/A
yesyes
N/A
USB
N/A
yesyes
N/A
VGA in
N/A
yesyes
N/A
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports
N/A
11
N/A
Analogue RCA stereo input
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
DisplayPort
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
Headphone output
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Microphone input
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
SCART in
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
USB connector type
N/A
N/A
  • Mini-USB B
  • USB Type-A
N/A
USB (total)
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
USB powered (only mha USB)
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

Design

Design typeStandard throw projectorDesktop projectorDesktop projectorStandard throw projector
Colour of productGrey,WhiteWhiteGoldBrown,White
Built-in displaynononono
Cable lock slotyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
3-Chip/Colour wheel
N/A
Colour wheelColour wheel
N/A
Portable
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
Steering
N/A
N/A
Manual
N/A

Technical details

Noise level30.0 dB< 29< 2930.0 dB
Noise level (economic mode)28.0 dB27.0 dB27.0 dB28.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90
N/A
10 - 90
N/A

Dimensions

Width14.96 in14.98 in14.98 in14.96 in
Height5.0 in4.79 in4.79 in5.0 in
Depth10.35 in10.91 in10.91 in10.35 in
Weight9.26 lb7.94 lb7.94 lb9.26 lb

Optics

Focal length range (f-f)12 - 15.610.2 - 12.2416.88 - 21.8812 - 15.6
Throw ratio1.13 - 1.470.69 - 0.831.15 - 1.51.13 - 1.47
Aperture range (F-F)1.9 - 2.472.6 - 2.782.59 - 2.871.9 - 2.47
Zoom ratio1.3 x1.5 x1.3 x1.3 x
Matrix typeDMD
N/A
N/A
N/A
Matrix size0.47
N/A
N/A
N/A
Offset100.0 %102.4 %105.0 %105.0 %
Lens shift
N/A
noyes
N/A
Type of lens shift
N/A
N/A
Vertical
N/A
Lens memory
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
Focus
N/A
N/A
Manual
N/A
Projection distance
N/A
N/A
1.519 - 5.924
N/A

Image

Screen size76.2 - 30060 - 12060 - 30040.2 - 200
Screen size compatibility40 - 20060 - 12060 - 30040 - 200
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 720 x 576
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1200
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1200
N/A
Native aspect ratio16:916:916:916:9
Brightness (max)3000.0 lm2200.0 lm2000.0 lm2000.0 lm
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
N/A
Resolution
N/A
1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
N/A
Aspect ratio
N/A
16:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
N/A
Contrast ratio
N/A
15000:115000:1
N/A
Dynamic contrast
N/A
15000:115000:1
N/A
Refresh rate
N/A
60.0 Hz120.0 Hz
N/A
Preset modes
N/A
  • 3D
  • Cinema
  • Custom
  • Dynamic
  • Presentation
  • sRGB
  • 3D
  • Bright
  • Cinema
  • Game
N/A
Digital gamma correction
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Image frequency
N/A
N/A
  • 24p
  • 50p
  • 60p
N/A

Features

Handheld remote controlyesyesyesyes
Memory card readernononono
Smart TVno
N/A
nono
Backlit remote control
N/A
yesyes
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
On Screen Display (OSD)
N/A
yesyes
N/A
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
N/A
  • 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
  • BUL
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
N/A
Optical disc player type
N/A
Not included
N/A
N/A
Quick start guide
N/A
N/A
yesyes

Communication

Ethernet connectionnononono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nononono

Compatibility

Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesyesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)
N/A
yesyesyes
Supported 3D formats
N/A
  • Frame Sequential
  • Frame packing
  • Side by side
  • Top and bottom
  • Frame Sequential
  • Frame packing
  • Side by side
  • Top and bottom
N/A
Glasses included
N/A
nono
N/A
HD ready
N/A
yesyes
N/A
HDR
N/A
nono
N/A
Analog signal format system
N/A
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL
Not supported
Can convert 2D to 3D
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Compatible glasses
N/A
N/A
Active
N/A
Full HD 3D (1080p)
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

Audio features

Built-in speakersyesyesyesyes
Number of built-in speakers2222
RMS rated power10.0 W20.0 W10.0 W5.0 W

Power

Power consumption (typical)340.0 W353.0 W240.0 W340.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)280.0 W292.0 W
N/A
280.0 W
Power consumption (max)350.0 W
N/A
350.0 W350.0 W
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)
N/A
< 353
N/A
N/A
Separate power connector (mains)
N/A
N/A
Large power inlet connector
N/A
Power management
N/A
N/A
  • Mains
  • USB
N/A

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