Home Theater Projector Buying Guide

The top 5 things you need to know before buying a home projector.

BenQ

2019/01/28

Home theater projectors may all seem similar, but it’s the specifications and performance that makes every projector very different. 4K, UHD, 1080p, HDR…. Getting lost in the sea of specs? Here’s the top 5 things you should be on the hunt for when buying a home theater projector for your home!

1: Color Technology

The majority of home theater projectors on the market will be Digital Light Processing projectors (DLP). DLP projectors use a color wheel (a spinning wheel with multiple color filters) and tiny mirrors to reflect light. Generally, these projectors are portable and generate a higher contrast.

Other brands' DLP projectors generate a lower contract of colors.

Others

BenQ DLP home projectors generate a higher contrast of colors and it is suitable for home entertainment.

BenQ Rec.709

BenQ’s latest home cinema projectors all utilize CinematicColor™technology for the most vibrant and supreme colors.

BenQ’s latest home cinema projectors all utilize CinematicColor™technology for the most vibrant and supreme colors. For more information on color performance, see what actor David Crozier has to say about BenQ’s CinePro series 4k projector: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIAwUARANuU&feature=youtu.be

2: Resolution & Contrast

The clarity of an image produced by a projector is referred to as resolution. A general screen image is made out of tiny dots called pixels. The more pixels on a screen, the better the quality of the image is going to be. If your goal is to watch movies or play games, what you need to look for is a resolution with a high number of pixels.

Full HD 1080P

4K UHD 2160P

3: Light Output & Brightness

Are you looking to put your projector indoors or outdoors? Will it only be watched by a few people or many viewers? What size is the room the unit is placed in? Not just any projector will do; you also need to take the environment and its ambient light into consideration.

4: Source – Connectivity (input /output)

You need to think about connectivity; to display movies, games or any digital image through the projector, you need to hook up your projector to the original source, like a laptop or a game console. Many projectors have VGA ports, giving you a range of options, but for gaming you generally require an HDMI port. BenQ’s Home Cinema projectors provide USB Type A, mini B, HDMI and VGA options.

5: Other Things to Take into Consideration:

Room Size

Whether you live by yourself or with your family, taking the space you put your projector in into account is important for how you prefer your viewing experience. Depending on size and decoration, you firstly need to take into consideration where you place your projector; in the middle or to the side. Especially if you have a family with children, the space may be limited. If you’re looking to put your projector on a table or the ceiling, look for projectors that can adjust its image based on where it is located. Short throwprojectors, lens shift functions and sideways keystone correction all contribute to adjusting the imaging depending on the angle and location of the projector.

Ambient Light vs. Lumens

Projectors are sensitive to light. The brightness output is essential to how it is perceived by the audience. So there’s a difference between putting a projector in a place where there’s a lot of ambient light, or a darkroom. As mentioned, lighter environments require a model that allows for more than 3,000 lumens is best, whereas darker locations may only need brightness up to 2,000 lumens.

Lighter enviroments require a model that allows for more than 3,000 lumens of is best, whereas darker locations may only need brightness up to 2,000 lumens.

Purpose

Projectors come in all shapes, sizes and prices and they have different functions depending on which one you buy. You may have a family and want to enjoy quality time together enjoying movies. Maybe you’re into gamingand want to have your friends over to play multiplayer games together on the big screen. The latest sports competitions may make you want to gather friends and family and watch the big game outside. Whatever the reason, you should consider a projector that suits your needs and requirements!

Projectors can be purchased for multiple different purposes, you want the best size, light and abilities tailored to your needs. This goes for budget projectors just as well. Don’t judge a projector on its price alone, look for one that suits you!

4K Projectors

W2700 and W1700M are both 4K projectors.

W2700 | 4K HDR Home Theater Projector with 95% DCI-P3

W2700 4K HDR home projector, with DCI-P3 CinematicColor and HDR-PRO, expands the level of cinematic enjoyment in your AV room.

W5700, X1200H and W11000H are both True 4K projectors.

W5700 | True 4K UHD Projector with 100% DCI-P3 & HDR-PRO

BenQ W5700 4K HDR home cinema projector with 100% DCI-P3 CinematicColor, HDR-PRO, ushers awe-inspiring movie magic into your tailored AV room.

1080P Not Enough? Time to Upgrade to a 4K UHD Projector

4K content is getting more and more common nowadays. If you already own a home cinema and entertainment is essential to you, then it is a good time to upgrade to a 4K home cinema.  Upgrading to 4K with the W2700 home cinema projector is easy, especially for those who already own a BenQ W1070 / W1070+ / W2000 / W1110 / W1090. You can even upgrade without repositioning the mount!

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Why You Need to Upgrade to a 4K Projector

4K is currently the resolution with the most realistic look. If you intend to immerse yourself in an experience that creates the most vivid and colorful images, 4K is your best bet for the most optimal visual enjoyment.