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BenQ W1700 vs BenQ W8000

13.9 in
5.31 in
BenQ W1700 Projector
BenQ W1700
16.97 in
6.57 in
BenQ W8000 Projector
BenQ W8000
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
16
4.0 out of 5
10 user ratings
5 stars
10 %
4 stars
90 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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3
3 editorial reviews
With BenQ's new W11000 4K Projector just announced, enthusiasts have to pony up quite a few dollars for BenQ's flagship. We expect the little brother, their W8000 THX Certified Projector to still be very popular so we took a closer look.Read more
BenQ’s new W8000 professional home cinema projector was recently launched at a price tag of AED 10,000. This one is BenQ’sRead more
The W8000 is the companys home cinema projector with unparalleled levels of flexibility since it offers the option of interchangeable lenses.Read more
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User rating
48
3.9 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
0 %
36
4.2 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
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Full Comparison

General

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
BenQ W8000BenQ W8000
Projector typeDLPDLP

Connectivity

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
BenQ W8000BenQ W8000
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
DVI innono
HDMIyesyes
Number of HDMI inputs22
MHLnoyes
USByesyes
USB 2.012
VGA inyesyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports11
12V triggeryesyes
AC (power) inputyesyes

Design

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
BenQ W8000BenQ W8000
Design typeDesktop projectorDesktop projector
Colour of productBlack,WhiteBlack
Built-in displaynono

Technical details

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
BenQ W8000BenQ W8000
Noise level< 33< 31
Noise level (economic mode)29.0 dB28.0 dB

Dimensions

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
BenQ W8000BenQ W8000
Width13.9 in16.97 in
Height5.31 in6.57 in
Depth10.71 in12.64 in
Weight9.26 lb19.4 lb

Optics

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
BenQ W8000BenQ W8000
Lens shiftnoyes
Focal length range (f-f)15.57 - 18.6728.5 - 42.75
Throw ratio1.47 - 1.761.93 - 2.9
Aperture range (F-F)1.94 - 2.062.5 - 3.1
Zoom ratio1.2 x1.5 x

Lighting

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
BenQ W8000BenQ W8000
Lamp life max (normal)4000.0 h2500.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)10000.0 h6000.0 h
Number of lamps11
Bulb power240.0 W280.0 W

Image

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
BenQ W8000BenQ W8000
Screen size compatibility30 - 30031 - 468
Resolution3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1200
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Brightness (max)2200.0 lm2000.0 lm
Contrast ratio10000:150000:1
Dynamic contrast10000:150000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p

Features

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
BenQ W8000BenQ W8000
Quick start guideyesyes
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
  • HIN
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • ALB
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR

Communication

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
BenQ W8000BenQ W8000
Ethernet connectionnono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Compatibility

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
BenQ W8000BenQ W8000
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
HD readyyesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyes
HDRyesno

Power

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
BenQ W8000BenQ W8000
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)250 - 385< 370
Power consumption (typical)330.0 W370.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with BenQ W1700