I am still leaving review at 5 stars even though there has been a quality issue. I started getting a lamp error and projector would shut down, it only happened once in a while and could go a couple of weeks before it happened again. I called Benq customer support, explained the problem and they were excellent in getting it resolved. Sent back RMA form right away, then a pre-paid shipping label was sent for return within a day. Although it was a pain taking it down, repacking and losing use of it, i had it back in my hands in a week, which to me is almost unheard of these days for repairs of electronic equipment. So i am happy to say it is back up and working great. Gotta love great customer service.
First of all i am giving this a 5 star because it suits my needs, although it does have some minor points against it that won't work for everyone. I purchased this for a big screen image, opposed to not being able to justify putting out 6 grand for a 82 inch oled tv. This projector will not compete image wise with a tv like that, but sure comes as close as possible for the price. I am not a projector geek, i just know what i would expect the quality of image i can live with from a projector. I primarily watch sports, but regular tv and movies are good with this also, high quality movies look great.
My setup is a ceiling mount, 10 feet away from screen, which is kind of pushing the limit for distance of throw of being close to screen. Screen is 90 inch diagonal, and not a high quality one, could of done better, but price was right. Running 35 feet hdmi cable i had to route to source which is a media player and internet based. Using audio out of projector back to sound bar.
Projector image setup was not that hard, focus ring is super sensitive, the supplied focusing image worked great for me to adjust it. There are lots of adjustments available for color, gamma, saturation, etc., i just use football mode in 4k and just a few tweeks to suit my preference. This thing is bright, so sometimes i do adjust the brightness a bit from the remote, depending on the channel video feed, every channel is different for video quality. It does have to be pretty close to center of screen, as it is not meant as a short throw projector, so lacks horizontal keystone adjustment.
There is a bit of halo around screen, but not noticeable to me when watching something. The projector does make some noise, but most do, and again not noticeable when watching and listening to a program. I personally think Benq should be offering more for software control of unit as there are non-functioning buttons on remote that could improve the image quality, but obviously not meant for this model.
Not a deal breaker for me, i am pleased with what i am seeing.
I have been using this for a few months now, if i come across any issues i will update this review. The price now has been lowered quite a bit from what i originally paid.
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