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BenQ W1100 Projector
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BenQ W1210ST Projector
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BenQ W2700 Projector
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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
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4.3 out of 5
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General

Projector typeDLPDLPDLPDLP
Connectivity typeWired
N/A
N/A
N/A

Connectivity

Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs3
N/A
1
N/A
Number of composite video inputs111
N/A
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232RS-232
N/A
DVI innononono
Number of HDMI inputs2222
Number of S-Video inputs11
N/A
N/A
Number of headphone outputs1111
Microphone inputyes
N/A
no
N/A
USB 2.0122
N/A
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports111
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
Composite input
N/A
yesyes
N/A
HDMI
N/A
yesyes
N/A
HDMI version
N/A
1.42.0a2.0a
HDMI connector type
N/A
Full-sizeFull-sizeFull-size
MHL
N/A
yesyes
N/A
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
Analogue RCA stereo input
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
N/A
yes
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
HDCP
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Headphone output
N/A
N/A
yes
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

Colour of product
  • Silver
  • White
WhiteGoldBrown,White
Cable lock slotyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Design type
N/A
Desktop projectorDesktop projectorStandard throw projector
3-Chip/Colour wheel
N/A
Colour wheelColour wheel
N/A
Built-in display
N/A
nonono
Portable
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
Steering
N/A
N/A
Manual
N/A

Technical details

Noise level< 27< 29< 2930.0 dB
Noise level (economic mode)22.0 dB27.0 dB27.0 dB28.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
N/A
N/A
10 - 90
N/A

Dimensions

Width13.35 in14.98 in14.98 in14.96 in
Height5.47 in4.79 in4.79 in5.0 in
Depth10.24 in10.91 in10.91 in10.35 in
Weight7.94 lb7.94 lb7.94 lb9.26 lb

Optics

FocusManual
N/A
Manual
N/A
Zoom ratio1.5 x1.5 x1.3 x1.3 x
Zoom typeAuto/Manual
N/A
N/A
N/A
Projection distance1.2 - 9.3
N/A
1.519 - 5.924
N/A
Lens shift
N/A
noyes
N/A
Focal length range (f-f)
N/A
10.2 - 12.2416.88 - 21.8812 - 15.6
Throw ratio
N/A
0.69 - 0.831.15 - 1.51.13 - 1.47
Aperture range (F-F)
N/A
2.6 - 2.782.59 - 2.871.9 - 2.47
Offset
N/A
102.4 %105.0 %105.0 %
Type of lens shift
N/A
N/A
Vertical
N/A
Lens memory
N/A
N/A
no
N/A

Lighting

Lamp life max (normal)2500.0 h3500.0 h3500.0 h4000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)4000.0 h7000.0 h5000.0 h10000.0 h
Bulb power230.0 W240.0 W240.0 W245.0 W
Type of lamp
N/A
BulbBulb
N/A
Number of lamps
N/A
1
N/A
1

Image

Screen size compatibility24 - 30060 - 12060 - 30040 - 200
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 640 x 480
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1200
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1200
N/A
Aspect ratio16:916:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
N/A
Brightness (max)2000.0 lm2200.0 lm2000.0 lm2000.0 lm
Video formats supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
N/A
Screen size
N/A
60 - 12060 - 30040.2 - 200
Resolution
N/A
1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
N/A
Number of colours
N/A
1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Native aspect ratio
N/A
16:916:916:9
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

Plug and Playyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Handheld remote controlyesyesyesyes
Memory card readernononono
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
Smart TV
N/A
N/A
nono

Communication

Ethernet connectionnononono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nononono

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)noyesyesyes
HD readyyesyesyes
N/A
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesyesyes
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • SECAM
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL
Not supported
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
HDR
N/A
nono
N/A
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 speakers1222
RMS rated power10.0 W20.0 W10.0 W5.0 W

Power

Power consumption (typical)290.0 W353.0 W240.0 W340.0 W
Power consumption (standby)1.0 W0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)
N/A
< 353
N/A
N/A
Power consumption (economy mode)
N/A
292.0 W
N/A
280.0 W
Power consumption (max)
N/A
N/A
350.0 W350.0 W
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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