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BenQ W1210ST

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User ratings:
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5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.5 / 5
Editorial reviews:
10
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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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Pros

  • remote control and really
  • clarity and quality of the image
  • the performance of the W1210ST is quite impressive

Cons

  • lack of a vertical image shifter
  • input lag is a killer
  • Muffled voices and lack in bass isn t

Key specs

  • DLP
  • 60, 120 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 2200 lm
  • yes
  • 3500 h
  • , 29 dB

BenQ W1210ST - Pros & Cons

BenQ W1210ST

Pros

  • remote control and really
  • clarity and quality of the image
  • the performance of the W1210ST is quite impressive
  • it looks great
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  • The menu is easy to navigate
  • the quality is superb and it offers a great range of vibrant colours
  • easy to set up and provided enough options to suit all
  • Build quality is solid
  • the image quality was fairly decent
  • good light output

Cons

  • lack of a vertical image shifter
  • input lag is a killer
  • Muffled voices and lack in bass isn t
  • outdated VGA port
  • low input lag
  • Hero 11 Mini drops the displays
  • lose some of the contrast dynamics when compared with Smart Eco
  • little bit of noise evident in darker scenes
  • moving is due to my camera and not the projector itself
  • my driving skills are horrible
  • quite expensive and even more expensive than most other 1080P projectors

BenQ - Video Reviews (9)

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BenQ W1210ST - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeDLP
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Design
Design typeDesktop projector
Colour of productWhite
3-Chip/Colour wheelColour wheel
Built-in displayno
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Dimensions
Width14.98 in
Height4.79 in
Depth10.91 in
Weight7.94 lb
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Lighting
Type of lampBulb
Lamp life max (normal)3500.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)7000.0 h
Number of lamps1
Bulb power240.0 W
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Features
Backlit remote controlyes
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)yes
Supported 3D formats
  • Frame Sequential
  • Frame packing
  • Side by side
  • Top and bottom
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)< 353
Power consumption (typical)353.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)292.0 W
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm outputyes
Analogue 3.5mm inputyes
Number of composite video inputs1
Composite inputyes
Serial interface typeRS-232
DVI inno
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4
Number of HDMI inputs2
HDMI connector typeFull-size
MHLyes
Number of S-Video inputs1
Number of headphone outputs1
Other connectors5mm output
S-video inputyes
USByes
USB 2.02
VGA inyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
AC (power) inputyes
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Technical details
Noise level< 29
Noise level (economic mode)27.0 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 ratio1.5 x
Offset102.4 %
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Image
Screen size60 - 120
Screen size compatibility60 - 120
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Number of colours1.07 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1200
Native aspect ratio16:9
Aspect ratio16:9
Brightness (max)2200.0 lm
Contrast ratio15000:1
Dynamic contrast15000:1
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
Preset modes
  • 3D
  • Cinema
  • Custom
  • Dynamic
  • Presentation
  • sRGB
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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 speakers2
RMS rated power20.0 W

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BenQ W1210ST BenQ - Editorial Reviews (10)

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BenQ W1210ST BenQ W1210ST review: a clever projector for PC and console gamers
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XSReviews
Published: 01.05.2017
BenQ W1210ST review: a clever projector for PC and console gamers

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…

BenQ W1210ST BenQ W1210ST home projector review - big screen experience without the big price
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Tech Guide
Published: 05.03.2017
BenQ W1210ST home projector review - big screen experience without the big price

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.

BenQ W1210ST BenQ W1210ST Full HD gaming projector review
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GadgetyNews
Published: 01.11.2017
BenQ W1210ST Full HD gaming projector review
4.2

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 have

BenQ W1210ST Review: BenQ W1210ST short-throw gaming projector
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HEXUS
Published: 31.03.2017
Review: BenQ W1210ST short-throw gaming projector

Full-HD gaming on a grander scale.

BenQ W1210ST Review: BenQ W1210ST, the home projector for gamers - techAU
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techAU
Published: 02.01.2017
Review: BenQ W1210ST, the home projector for gamers - techAU

When you’re looking at putting together a gaming setup at home, you’ve got some hard decisions to make. One of the hardest is the display you’re going to select. If you’re looking for the most immersive experience, you’ll want to game with the biggest screen possible. While TVs are certainly creeping up in size and down in price, they still can’t match projectors in terms of size. The BenQ W1210ST 1080p DLP projector is specifically designed for gamers, with engineers focusing on minimising input lag, which means your console or PC inputs over HDMI are transferred directly to your wall and even with the twich gaming of a first person shooter or a high stakes racing game, your inputs are reflected instantly […]

BenQ W1210ST BenQ W1210ST Review
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T3 Middle East
Published: 30.01.2017
BenQ W1210ST Review

Big screen entertainment. Home projectors come in all shapes in sizes – though if you are looking for a great home projector then the BenQ W1210ST is one of our favorites. It’s a DLP full HD projector that’s made especially for gamers thanks to its minimal input lag, which we know is an important feature …

BenQ W1210ST BenQ W1210ST short-throw gaming projector
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Bit-Tech.net
Published: 27.03.2017
BenQ W1210ST short-throw gaming projector

BenQ's W1210ST is a short-throw projector perfect for gamers with a 10ms response time

BenQ W1210ST Benefits of Gaming on the BenQ W1210ST Projector - EnosTech.com
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EnosTech.com
Published: 04.09.2017
Benefits of Gaming on the BenQ W1210ST Projector - EnosTech.com

The BenQ W1210ST has some amazing features when it comes to gaming, from short throw projection to low input lag, the W1210ST has a lot going for it.

BenQ W1210ST Gaming on the BenQ W1210ST Projector - EnosTech.com
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EnosTech.com
Published: 29.09.2017
Gaming on the BenQ W1210ST Projector - EnosTech.com

Following on from our Benefits of Gaming on the BenQ W1210ST Projector, today, we will be taking a better look at the gaming side of things. I’ve spent plenty of time gaming on the W1210ST and have to say that I really do love it. The big screen and short throw projection make it a winning […]

BenQ W1210ST BenQ W1210ST 1080P Gaming Projector Review - EnosTech.com
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EnosTech.com
Published: 02.04.2017
BenQ W1210ST 1080P Gaming Projector Review - EnosTech.com

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