BenQ HT2050A Review - Is It The Best Projector Under $1000?
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2024
- The BenQ HT2050A is the successor to the HT2050. Considering the success of the HT2050 I expected similar peformance out of the HT2050A. The HT2050A comes with the same body and all of the same features as the HT2050A but it comes with 2 additional features and a bonus. The first new feature is better input lag. The HT2050A has an input lag of 16.67ms vs the 33ms input lag of the HT2050. This is a huge plus for gamers and makes that one of the best projectors for gaming. This projector also has horizontal keystone correction, which was missing form the HT2050. And the bonus is that the HT2050A comes with a 3-Year Limited Warranty vs the 1-Year warranty on the HT2050. Overall, these are both great projectors and among the highest rated budget projectors on the market. The color accuracy is great and the projector has good brightness. The black levels are good but not as good as some more expensive projectors. It also has a great throw ratio that projects a 100" image from just 8.2ft.
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Every time I stumble across Chris' reviews I'm blown away by how clearly he explains complicated tech to us mere mortals. Love the reviews, keep it up!
I had the w1070 for seven years I just upgraded to this model and, It’s an amazing upgrade. Thanks for the review !
This is a great channel, I’ve been overwhelmed by the different projectors out there and this channel helped me decide on this particular projector. Thanks!
AWESOME video! Thank you so much for the info. You are my home theatre go to channel. 👍🔥
Thank you Chris for your review. Just purchased one and your post was helpful in my decision.
great review, quick, to the point and enthusiastic!
My amateur settings for this PJ. Day: Cinema B-51 C-50 Sharp-8 C Temp-Normal Light Mode-Smart Eco Gamma-2.3 Brilliant Color-On Noise Reduction-0. Night: All same except Contrast-49 and Brilliant Color-Off. Brightness turned up for more Details in shadows and dark scenes. Contrast down to not clip white so much. EXCELLENT PROJECTOR!! Enjoy your Channel!
By far you have the best projector review videos on UA-cam! I have narrowed my choices down to the Benq HT2050a or the Optoma UHD50. Is it worth paying double the price to get a 4k projector or do you think the benq is a solid projector at half the cost. This will be my first projector so just wondering if I should pay the extra money and get a 4k. Thanks for all your information and awesome videos!
Thanks. The ht2050a is a solid projector. If you're working with a tight budget then I recommend getting the 2050a and investing the rest of the money in a decent home theater audio system. If you're already happy with your sound system then 4k is a fantastic option. It really depends on how picky you are about clarity. 4k is definitely noticeable to me but if you watch mostly cable TV or non-4k movies then the ht2050a could be the better option.
Based on your review, I decided to buy this :-) Thank you for sharing.
Simple, yet very helpful. Same for all of your videos
Thank You!
Love your channel keep up the great work!
Great review and you my sir are rocking that beard majestically ....god bless and keep bringing the videos :)
Hopefully you can start uploading more often as I really enjoy your videos
Trust me I would love to. I have so much going on I end up shooting at 3am. It'll get better
Excellent video review and in under 5 minutes too!!!
love you're review Mr Majestic 💜
Great video and review, Chris. 👍
Id love to hear the comparison between 2050a and benq th671. One has more lumens and other has better contrast ratio, but what that really means in real world viewing is something i can't know. Help me Chris! You're my only hope! ;)
Great video! Would you recommend the HT2050A or the Epson 2150? Thanks I can't decide which one to get!
tlester01 I’m having the same dilema? Which did you end up going with?
@@AwwZack Well guys, look at this: www.techgearlab.com/reviews/small-and-home-office/projector/epson-home-cinema-2150
The Epson have the better brightness, but despite this advantage, it show lesser black levels (see the mountains example) and lesser detail. I know what i would choose ;)
Which one did you end up buying and whats your experience with it
Chris youare the man!! Question ..can i use this outdoor for outdoor show? or is there a better choice..(under 1000)
New subscriber here...love your videos. Everything is clear and to the point. Would like it if you did a video about sound panels for a home theater.
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Great video! Please do areview on the new BenQ TK800 4K projector
it's coming
Great review! Very helpful!
You are very good at what you do! thanks
Hey Chris, thank you for the video. Im having a hard time choosing between the 2050a and the 2550. I had the uhd60 and was very underwhelmed. I didnt think it looked that much better than my W1070, which I sold. Ill be using the projector for 90% movies in a batcave dedicated theater. Does the image and features of the 2550 justify the extra $750?
If you were underwhelmed with the uhd60 then I'd imagine that the ht2550 would be just as underwhelming if not worse. I much prefer the uhd60
Thank you for the reveiw. I was wondering can you use this outside. I have a nice spot but would not want to leave it out every night.
Hey Chris - thanks for this great review. If I mount this on my ceiling about 11 feet away from my screen, does the projector need to be completely vertically aligned with my screen?
Hi Chris. I might be late here, in my place models like HT2150ST are still a good deal compared latest Benq models, I have placed an order for the same. I was just curious how is this HT2050A model different from HT2150St in picture quality. Thanks in advance.
I only buy BenQ. I've had 4 of them over the years. Thumbs up!
I just bought my HT2050A and tested it out. I noticed that when I project onto my wall and click the Eco Blank button (I assume this is to display a blank, black image), I see a greyish projector outline on my wall. I thought that the projector wouldn't output any light, and therefore produce a perfectly "dark" image(as dark as the room)? Let me know if this is inherent to DLP projectors, or what settings I need to adjust. Thanks!
Great video! Can you compare this Benq to the 3LCD EPSON-2100 I’m having a hard time deciding.
Is the ht3050 better?I do believe it's from 2015.
Can you do a video comparing the 2050A to the 2550
I just bought this projector and i love it. I would however like to know your thoughts on the reccomened 3D settings to get the brightest and clear 3D picture this projecter can get. I understand 3D will always be dimer than 2D but the standard settings is too dim for me.
I just bought a full klipsch 5.1 system for our new home theater room. Do you think this projector will let this system perform to its fullest?
Any chance you might look into ultra short throw projectors?
I would love to get one since I live in an apartment, but it seems to be a lot of trouble finding a good projector screen for them.
Question. You say it can throw a 100inch image at 8 ft away. Can it go smaller? I’m looking to get 72inch at about 7ft? Would it be able to do that? Hope to hear from ya!
in the last review , you replyed to someone that you are waiting for 97% real 4k projector , so that I'm really waiting with u as I trust your opinions , but could u tell when do you think something like this would be released? thank you
Chris love your channel, new sub here. Best projector under a 1000 dollars in 2022 please???
I have one of these. Would an Epson 5050UB be a worth while upgrade to the HT250a?
Yes absolutely
@@ChrisMajestic Thank you for replying! ( I don't know why YT waited 2 weeks to notify me you did...)
Best videos and best explanation as always.I just need your help this time I'm trying to find out is the BenQ HT2050A and
BenQ HT2150ts is the same as BenQW1210ST becouse im in UK and I can't find those models
can you please tell me the Euro version of this models because I can't wait to buy one for myself
but I'm confused here?
Thanks
the model is UK is called W1120
Optoma have a great range to
Is this a smart (already loaded with Netflix, UA-cam, etc.) projector? Do smart projectors like that exist? Newbie here! Love the video! :)
I'm also wondering
G'day think of purchasing either a ht2050a or 3050 next week only use will be for movie watching what would you recommend ? thank you- Nalin
Thanks for the review! Do you find this projector works best with a white matte screen with G1.1? Or matte grey screen with no gain? I love inky blacks, but I'm not sure if the colors would dull with this projector.
I would suggest matte gray. No gain.
Okay. I plan on doing ceiling mount with downward direct projection. Would you recommend CineGrey 3d for it's ALR properties? My ceiling and walls are white.
I wouldn't suggest Cinegray 3d as this is technically a short throw projector which isn't recommended for high gain screens
The colors with this type will never be dull, it uses the color-enhancer wheel . Now, when you choose a model with RGBW wheel, you get more brightness and lesser bright colors.
You can tell which wheel is used mostly, those with the color-enhancer wheel pumps out 2000+ ansi, the RGBW types pum 3000+ ansi. That is for DLP-type beamers.
Any recommendations like this but actually bright? Need for projection mapping
Hi I have a question. Please which one will you recommend JVC DLA RS55U and BenQ HT2050A
Great video! Thanks!
Love you videos! I have a 14ish x 15 Rec room. Would this be my best option? Thanks!
Are both fans meant to work? Or just the one? :/ My right fan isn't moving at all.
Thank you, very helpful!
Nice review man! Does that projector have the bleed onto the black edges like the 4k model. I hope someone comes out with a short throw 4k Projector I wanna go from a 92 to a 106 but have yet to see it. I have a small dedicated theater and I want more visual immersion
Thanks. No I didn't notice it. I was definitely looking for it.
the answer is very simple; any 4K pixelshifter projector will show bleed on the edges. Any NON-pixel shifter projector will not bleed ;)
No need to search for "bleed" on a fullHD projector (and below), as all of them are non-pixel shifters.
I guess it's between this and HT3050 now
which one is better?
Will a UHD50/51 have better black level and contrast? I'm tempted to buy a UHD.
Hey so i just got this projector and I’m currently using a LGSK10Y and Apple TV .Im still a littl confused on how i can set up Dolby atmos ,do i need to connect the Apple TV to the sound bar then use a hdmi cable to the sound bar to projector ?Im really trying to get the most out of the set up if you could help that would be awesome !!!
I just bought mine. The projector has 3 fans. I noticed on mine that the fan on the left side not running. Im just wondering if it runs when temperature goes up or all fan should be running all together.
Great video would this be better than the ht2150st?
Yes if you don't need short throw
Image wich one is better ht 2150st or this 2050a?
Is it better than the benq ht3050? One of the 2 will buy and cost the same
Hey Chris, so is this 2050A still a decent option, or does it have the light border and other issues that make the HT3550 a far better option in 2020?
Thanks in advance, my theatre room awaits your advice..
I was wanting to run this on a power station, can you tell me the power consumption, thank you in advance
Thanks for the review - looking at getting this model in the near future :) Any chance you are planning to also review the new updated version from Optoma as well - the HD143X ?
Thats the other model I'm considering and these 2 seem to be the two most popular HD projectors for most people. Would be great if you could do a side by side compare. I hear the primary difference comes down to the Color wheel (RGBRGB vs RGBCWY) but yet to see a really good review that actually compares these (or their older versions) and their image quality properly in a way you can actually see for yourself.
What did you go with? I am in the middle of this dilemma now.. BenQ 2050a vs the Optoma 143X
@@cloam11 You can compare all you want but what it comes down to is this; Are you watching in dark rooms mainly the RGBRGB types have the upper hand. Do you watch mostly in a well lit room, or poorly dimmed, the RGBCWY is the winner , because >> more lumens (ansi) >> more brightness. In the dark, you don't need that much brightness, the better colors of the RGBRGB will show their strenght then.
Do you think this projector would outperform the optoma Hd27 Hdr? Thank you
Looking for an answer to this as well. Anyone? Also curious to know which brand (strictly as a projector) is more reliable between > Optoma / BenQ / Epson? I've had an Optoma for years and the reliability of it has been fantastic. Never had a problem but it's starting to show its age now after 8 years of using it without any trouble. Wanted to get an Optoma again but keep seeing/reading reviews where the Epson Home cinema is ranked better than the Optoma.
However, the terrible experience I've had in the past with Epson printers makes me very hesitant to go with an Epson branded projector. Any thoughts on any of this is super, super appreciated.
Hi, Does HT2050A support ARC on HDMI_1 port? If yes, how to enable? (Firmware version is 1.01)
So which 1 comes out on top. Benq ht2050a or ht2150st?
hello brother.i have following your intel regarding projectors.finally have decided to go with projector though i have a limited room space of 10x10 ft . i have alot of questions . first, difference between w1050 and w1110 { ht2050A }? second, Can i plug it with my sony iv300 5.1 channel sound through HDMI port while playing movies on my laptop which is also plugged in get surround sound? third, best screen between 70 to 80 inch. i will be grateful if you help me . thanks
Can I install the projector at 10 ft distance from the screen to display 100” or will it distort the picture from far. It says that it can project 100” from 8ft distance. Please suggest if I have to install it at 8ft only or I can install it at 10ft & adjust it to 100”.
I have this projector in my media room, just finished installing it, had to buy a receiver and transmitter in order to use my LG sk9 sound bar, when I had the projector just sitting low on some boxes just checking and making the system work.. it worked fine, now that i have it mounted in the ceiling I'm experiencing lag of picture, by the way i ha e the cable genie box and wireless receiver mounted up there also, could that be the reason I'm experiencing lag, cause when it was down on the boxes it worked fine???? Need help
GETTING YOUR BEARD ON? NICE
Hey man I just bought this projector. Can you help with the calibration??...before I return it hahaha
It gives a really sharp image but I feel out the box it looks a bit dull/dim.
I tried going up on brightness but the colors started washing out.
Maybe you need a better screen projection? Maybe more grey/blackisch screen? That whay you do not need to overshoot your brightness to get better blacks (or colors).
Is it true that you can't connect the projector to a receiver with an HDMI chord?
Whats the european model number for this projector? Is it w1120? Why they have to have different names in Europe?
@chris majestic. can you please post a video on how to connect ht2050a to a soundbar? i am using amazon firestick. thanks
I would really like for you to do a Xgimi H2 indepth review please.
Hi i need your advice i was to buy a BenQ HT2550 / w1700 however input lag is around 45-50 ms thats the rison why i hold my self and start thinkin to maybe take a full hd like this one with low input lag insted of 4k with 50ms ? what Do think and recomend? google is not clear some people say 50ms is still low but some people clame that is very very bad.. thanks for the respond.
50ms really isn't that bad. If you're just going by what people say online I'd try it out and see how it feels to you. I've gamed on it and had zero issues.
Hi thank u for your anwser curently i Have a old one benq w700 but i cannot found information what is the input lag on this projector gaming is great for me so if is aroudn the same score then i can be shure i can get it :) u have any idea how i can found out input lag of model w700?. 2 more question to U is 1st is it true if projector is not connected directly to the ps4/xbox one but first to the ampltuner iput lag numbers goes up? i found recomendation to plug it in directly to the source to get lowest possible input lag.
last question is in this projector only 1 port hdmi support 4k is it any splitter egsist that can handle it? i mind i want to avoid plug in and plug out over and over ps4 with xbox one and my pc that will be horrible if it that kind of egsist can that efect input lag as well ? .thank u ones again!
Is this still a great projector under $1000 in 2019 or are there better options and I’m a bit worried about it being classified as a “short throw projector” because I’m planning on mounting mine on the roof in my room and I Don’t know the distance that a short throw should be compared to a normal one
It makes a huge difference knowing where you can mount your projector and at what distance. Sometimes there are restrictions which only allow you to place it in a certain location in your room. Best would be to search for your model number + `throw distance calculator` and that should give you a very clear idea of what size image you would get at the distance you plan to project from. Was almos about to buy a projector but found out at the last minute that at the distance I plan to project the image, the image projected would go past the wall it was being projected on so definitely check on this! :o
How is yhe picture quality compareto ht3050?
I got a sony uhd blu ray player , can i play 4k disc content on this projector
Didnt say anything ablut Wi-Fi connection can I connect to Wi-Fi?
If you have like $700 or $800 get a used Epson 5030UB on Ebay just make sure you get a decent 30 day or more warranty , Not really a fan of any of DLPs and really didnt like the Warranty service from BenQ the couple times I had issues with them , But as DLPs go BenQ is the best
why is this projector double the price in india on amazon?
Benq ht 2050a vs optoma hd29h best projector???
Benq ht 2050a vs xgimi h2 ,best projector?????
BenQ HT2050a or Epson HC 2150?
Well I got the Epson 2150 and I don't know if I have it set up right but I am not that impressed so far.
How is the HT2025A compare to the HT2150ST ?
They are very similar in image quality. The major difference is throw ratio
I bought a golf simulator optishot 2 and the screen are realy big this projector is it big enough my screen is 12 feet wide by 10 feet high thank for the anwer
Could someone let me know the shipping cartoon dimensions and the weight of BenQ HT2050A
Can u watch movies from a flash drive ?
does this have a better pic quality then the 2150st??? anyone please..thank u
How well is the image with a Xbox One X
Great projector bro
Can I still handing this on the ceiling about 8 feet away
no automatic keystone even for an expensive projector like this?
You have GOT to be kidding?! You obviously know NOTHING about projectors...🤪
How is the contrast?
Contrast is good despite the mediocre numbers. It really has an impressive picture.
I would love to buy a benq 4k projector, but my current benq projector (w1070) overheats with only 422 hours on it, I feel ripped off.
I think that issue was common on that particular model but I've had 3 BenQ projectors and never had an issue. I also have the Optoma UHD60, which I love
My 1075ht had the same issue with low hour use. I created a RMA with BenQ and they emailed me a shipping label. They covered the shipping, repairs, and return shipping. My unit was out of warranty as well, but they honored it. Most likely, one of your fans has failed and needs to be updated. Reach out to BenQ directly. They are located in in Chino, CA, so ground shipping time can take a little while. But, I'd say it was about 10 days in total to receive my project back. So far, it fixed all of my issues.
This is how a review is done.
I first watched some dummy drag on and on with the voice of a slumbering person, and the fool made a video almost 30 minutes long.
Optoma hd143x vs benq ht 2050a reply plz
How large can the video get big
best projector benq ht 2050 vs epson 5650
Is it better than the Benq 3050 ?
The 3050 has more accurate color. The main benefit of the 2050A is the input lag and warranty.
13randon 13axter wdym?? Why???
I had lots of 3D issues and Smart Eco flickering with the HT3050. HT2050a-NO ISSUES! Benq support was crap unfortunately. Only stuck with them cause 3 year warranty on this one and pics are great!
does it feature auto keystone correction ?
Eyal Kobi no....and I'm having a super hard time getting a perfect square :( my right and bottom are in line with my screen, but my left from bottom up it goes inside like this / , and on my top from left to right it goes down like this \
I'm having such hard time. I had an old autokeystone projector before and it aligned the projection really well, almost perfect.
I also feel the project seems a bit dull/dim on the colors and brightness even on pitch Black room. I've had it for a week but I think I'm going to return it and try the Epson 2150. Right now it's on special for $699 on Epsons website, free shipping (previously $899), and they also have the Epson 3100 for $899 (previously $1200) but I don't have the money for that one lol.
Anyways I think I might have to give the Epson 2150 a try.
thank you for the detailed answer. in todays' world pf projectors , they are no longer static on the wall and more mobile , so my opinion is that auto keystone is a must!!
This or the Epson 2150 are the best under $1000