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BenQ W1720 Projector
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Optoma UHD51 Projector
Optoma UHD51
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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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4.5 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
75 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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6 editorial reviews
I’ve been writing about projectors for more than 10 years now, and it has been a delight to see the quality increase and the prices fall. And, of course, the technological developments. But, in truth, I haven’t been all that enamoured by the move to ever higher resolutions. Some years ago, I was telling readers that “720 is plenty”. Even on a 100″ projector screen, the resolution is enough to banish any blurring at the… Now read on…Read more
Our Optoma UHD51A review takes a look at a 4K UHD HDR home theatre projector with both Alexa and Google Home support, as well as a built-in media player.Read more
‘Hey Alexa, bring the cinema home’Read more
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User rating
47
4.0 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
6 %
123
3.7 out of 5
123 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
17 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
6 %
47
3.8 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
29 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
0 %

General

Projector typeDLPDLPDLP

Connectivity

Serial interface typeRS-232
N/A
RS-232
DVI innonono
HDMI version1.4a/2.02.0a2.0
Number of HDMI inputs222
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-sizeFull-size
HDCPyesyesyes
USB 2.01
N/A
2
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
N/A
1
AC (power) inputyes
N/A
yes
Number of headphone outputs
N/A
1
N/A
Analog 3.5mm output
N/A
N/A
yes
Analogue 3.5mm input
N/A
N/A
yes
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
yes
HDMI
N/A
N/A
yes
Other connectors
N/A
N/A
5mm output
USB
N/A
N/A
yes
VGA in
N/A
N/A
yes
12V trigger
N/A
N/A
yes

Design

Design typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projectorDesktop projector
Colour of productBlack,WhiteBrown,WhiteBlack
Built-in displaynonono
Portable
N/A
N/A
no
Steering
N/A
N/A
Manual
Cable lock slot
N/A
N/A
yes

Technical details

Noise level33.0 dB30.0 dB< 25
Noise level (economic mode)29.0 dB28.0 dB
N/A
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
N/A
N/A
0 - 85

Dimensions

Width13.9 in14.96 in15.43 in
Height5.31 in5.0 in4.65 in
Depth10.71 in10.35 in11.06 in
Weight9.26 lb9.26 lb11.51 lb

Optics

Throw ratio1.5 - 1.651.13 - 1.471.21 - 1.59
Zoom ratio1.1 x1.3 x1.3 x
Offset110.0 %105.0 %105.0 %
Focal length range (f-f)
N/A
12 - 15.612.81 - 16.74
Aperture range (F-F)
N/A
1.9 - 2.47
N/A
Lens shift
N/A
N/A
yes
Type of lens shift
N/A
N/A
Vertical
Zoom type
N/A
N/A
Manual
Projection distance
N/A
N/A
1.2 - 8.1

Lighting

Lamp life max (normal)4000.0 h4000.0 h4000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)10000.0 h10000.0 h10000.0 h
Number of lamps111
Bulb power240.0 W245.0 W240.0 W

Image

Screen size76.2 - 30040.2 - 20034.3 - 302.4
Screen size compatibility60 - 30040 - 20034.1 - 302.4
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
N/A
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 3840 x 2160
N/A
  • 640 x 480
  • 800 x 600
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1200
  • 3840 x 2160
Native aspect ratio16:916:916:9
Aspect ratio16:9
N/A
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)2000.0 lm2000.0 lm2400.0 lm
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
N/A
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
Resolution
N/A
N/A
3840 x 2160 px
Contrast ratio
N/A
N/A
500000:1
Dynamic contrast
N/A
N/A
500000:1

Features

Handheld remote controlyesyesyes
Memory card readernonono
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
N/A
yes
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
N/A
  • CHI
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POR
  • RUS
Smart TVnono
N/A
Quick start guide
N/A
yes
N/A
Password protection
N/A
N/A
yes

Communication

Ethernet connectionnonoyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nonono
Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
N/A
N/A
1

Compatibility

Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)
N/A
yesyes
Analog signal format system
N/A
Not supported
N/A
HD ready
N/A
N/A
yes
HDR
N/A
N/A
yes

Audio features

Built-in speakersyesyesyes
Number of built-in speakers122
RMS rated power5.0 W5.0 W5.0 W

Power

Power consumption (typical)330.0 W340.0 W
N/A
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)245.0 W280.0 W
N/A
Power consumption (max)385.0 W350.0 W305.0 W

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