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BenQ W1700 Projector
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Editiorial reviews
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4.0 out of 5
10 user ratings
5 stars
10 %
4 stars
90 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
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0 %
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3 editorial reviews
The W1700 is a feature-packed '4K' projector with a competitive price tagRead more
The BenQ W1700 is one of the cheapest routes to 4K projection on the market, but is it any good? Let's find out!Read more
4K wonder that doesn’t break the bankRead more
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The digital world is moving to 4K. New TVs, computer monitors, and even smartphone screens and cameras are getting packed with pixels. There’s just one problem. Very little 4K media actually exists. While a few streaming media sites and a select handful of movies on Blu-Ray support 4K resolution, it’s an extremely limited library. This will undoubtedly change as time goes on, but if you’re in the market for a TV or projector today, you won’t miss much by choosing a Full HD viewing device. Note: At no extra cost to you, we may earn a commission for purchases usingRead more
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User rating
48
3.9 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
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3 stars
18 %
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4.0 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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4.1 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
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General

Projector typeDLPDLPDLP

Connectivity

Analog 3.5mm outputyes
N/A
yes
Analogue 3.5mm inputyes
N/A
no
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
N/A
no
Composite inputno
N/A
no
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
N/A
DisplayPortno
N/A
no
DVI innonono
HDMIyes
N/A
yes
HDMI version1.4a/2.01.4a/2.01.4a
Number of HDMI inputs222
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-size
N/A
MHLno
N/A
yes
HDCPyesyes
N/A
Other connectors5mm output
N/A
5mm output
S-video inputno
N/A
no
USByes
N/A
yes
USB 2.0111
VGA inyes
N/A
no
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports11
N/A
12V triggeryes
N/A
yes
AC (power) inputyesyes
N/A
Analogue RCA stereo input
N/A
N/A
no
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
no
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
no
MHL version
N/A
N/A
2.1
Microphone input
N/A
N/A
no
SCART in
N/A
N/A
no

Design

Design typeDesktop projectorStandard throw projectorDesktop projector
Portableno
N/A
no
Colour of productBlack,WhiteBlack,WhiteWhite
Built-in displaynonono
Cable lock slotyes
N/A
N/A
Steering
N/A
N/A
Manual
3-Chip/Colour wheel
N/A
N/A
Colour wheel

Technical details

Noise level< 3333.0 dB< 29
Noise level (economic mode)29.0 dB29.0 dB29.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
N/A
N/A
< 85

Dimensions

Width13.9 in13.9 in12.36 in
Height5.31 in5.31 in4.49 in
Depth10.71 in10.71 in8.82 in
Weight9.26 lb9.26 lb6.19 lb

Optics

Lens shiftno
N/A
yes
Focal length range (f-f)15.57 - 18.67
N/A
20.91 - 32.62
Throw ratio1.47 - 1.761.5 - 1.651.4 - 2.24
Aperture range (F-F)1.94 - 2.06
N/A
2.5 - 3.26
Zoom ratio1.2 x1.1 x1.6 x
Projection distance0.97 - 11.69
N/A
1.3 - 9.4
Offset110.0 %110.0 %116.0 %
Type of lens shift
N/A
N/A
Vertical
Zoom type
N/A
N/A
Manual

Lighting

Type of lampBulb
N/A
Bulb
Lamp life max (normal)4000.0 h4000.0 h15000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)10000.0 h10000.0 h10000.0 h
Number of lamps111
Bulb power240.0 W240.0 W260.0 W

Image

Screen size152.4 - 30076.2 - 30026.4 - 303.1
Screen size compatibility30 - 30060 - 30026.21 - 303.3
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
N/A
1920 x 1080 px
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.073 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
Native aspect ratio16:916:916:9
Aspect ratio16:916:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)2200.0 lm2000.0 lm3500.0 lm
Contrast ratio10000:1
N/A
32000:1
Dynamic contrast10000:1
N/A
32000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
Image frequency
N/A
N/A
  • 50p
  • 60p

Features

Quick start guideyes
N/A
N/A
Handheld remote controlyesyesyes
Memory card readernonono
On Screen Display (OSD)yesyes
N/A
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
  • 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
  • CHI
  • CRO
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • FRE
  • IND
  • ITA
  • NOR
  • POL
  • TUR
Smart TV
N/A
no
N/A
RoHS compliance
N/A
N/A
yes
Backlit remote control
N/A
N/A
yes

Communication

Ethernet connectionnonono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nonono

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)yes
N/A
yes
Glasses includedno
N/A
no
HD readyyes
N/A
yes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesyes
HDRyes
N/A
no
Compatible glasses
N/A
N/A
Active
Full HD 3D (1080p)
N/A
N/A
yes

Audio features

Built-in speakersyesyesyes
Number of built-in speakers111
RMS rated power5.0 W5.0 W10.0 W

Power

Operational Power Consumption (min-max)250 - 385
N/A
249 - 309
Power consumption (typical)330.0 W330.0 W285.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W
Power managementMains
N/A
Mains
Power consumption (economy mode)
N/A
245.0 W205.0 W
Power consumption (max)
N/A
385.0 W
N/A

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