Should You Buy a Benq Projector?

Benq is one of the most popular projector brands as well as being well known for its PC monitors, digital cameras and camcorders.

We've collated all the key information on Benq projectors in this handy guide. We've analysed over 20,000 user and expert reviews and 680+ awards from hundreds of different review sites on over 2,600 projectors to impartially compare each projector brand.

Benq are recognised for their wide selection of premium and award winning projectors. Their projectors start at $309 for the MS504 which has a noise level of 33dB, is a projector that has a 13000:1 contrast ratio and a projector that has a resolution of 800 x 600 (SVGA) and go up to $7,999 for the LK970 which has a noise level of 37dB, is a projector that has a very high contrast ratio and a projector that has a resolution of 4096 x 2400 (4K). The average price of a new Benq projector is $1,459.

Is Benq the Best Projector Brand?

So are Benq projectors any good? We give every projector a Kagoo Score by analysing its specs, reviews and prices and comparing this to its competitors. By aggregating this data across all projectors we are able to impartially rank all the projector brands.

Our detailed analysis taking into account all of the above factors found that Benq is the 4th best projector brand out there.

Let's look at how Benq projectors compare to the other projector brands across each of the key facets that make up the Kagoo Score.

There's a wide selection of Benq projectors available compared to other projector brands, with over 60 Benq projectors currently on the market in the US. Benq also have better reviews than the typical projector brand, with the average rating of a Benq projector being 80%.

When it comes to energy efficiency the average annual running cost of Benq projector is $18 (based on a person typically using a projector for 5 hours per week), which makes them more efficient than most other projector brands.

However Benq projectors tend to be more expensive than most other projector brands making them a less popular choice with consumers.

What Do the Benq Projector Reviews Say?

We've added up all the reviews for every Benq projector to work out the average distribution of reviews for Benq and then compared this to the other projector brands.

Expert Reviews

5 stars		166
4 stars		219
3 stars		49
2 stars		4
1 star		0

User Reviews

5 stars		2,686
4 stars		599
3 stars		221
2 stars		142
1 star		230

Over 88% of expert reviews and 85% of user reviews for Benq projectors are 4 stars or higher. This compares to 84% and 88% respectively across all Projector brands.

Purchasers of Benq projectors frequently mentioned that the product was easy to use, carefully designed and solidly made. Their projectors have also won 120+ awards.

In the table below we compare the average review score given to Benq projectors by some of the most popular technology review sites against their reviews for other projector brands. The best review score from each review source is highlighted in green.

Average Review Score	Benq	Optoma	Epson	Acer	Sony
	71% 40 reviews	71% 21 reviews	78% 38 reviews	68% 17 reviews	80% 1 review
	81% 23 reviews	67% 9 reviews	67% 5 reviews	67% 6 reviews	85% 29 reviews
	93% 18 reviews	95% 20 reviews	96% 15 reviews	87% 12 reviews	95% 7 reviews
	78% 12 reviews	80% 18 reviews	83% 11 reviews	70% 2 reviews	85% 8 reviews
	83% 18 reviews	82% 18 reviews	85% 2 reviews	79% 7 reviews	85% 6 reviews
	78% 15 reviews	79% 14 reviews	70% 3 reviews	77% 9 reviews	91% 9 reviews
	74% 15 reviews	74% 10 reviews	75% 2 reviews	67% 3 reviews	86% 10 reviews
	64% 14 reviews	62% 9 reviews	75% 8 reviews	60% 3 reviews
	89% 8 reviews	87% 15 reviews	89% 3 reviews	88% 4 reviews	100% 1 review
	72% 10 reviews	92% 5 reviews	80% 5 reviews	67% 6 reviews	95% 4 reviews
	80% 7 reviews	83% 8 reviews	90% 4 reviews	60% 1 review	96% 9 reviews
	87% 9 reviews	73% 8 reviews	70% 2 reviews	63% 7 reviews	100% 2 reviews
	82% 9 reviews	64% 5 reviews	71% 2 reviews	63% 6 reviews	78% 5 reviews
	83% 4 reviews	82% 5 reviews	83% 3 reviews	80% 5 reviews	93% 9 reviews
	72% 7 reviews	76% 4 reviews	70% 1 review	72% 5 reviews	89% 5 reviews
	83% 7 reviews	77% 6 reviews	85% 2 reviews	78% 6 reviews	90% 1 review
	78% 6 reviews	83% 3 reviews	87% 3 reviews	82% 6 reviews	80% 3 reviews
	70% 4 reviews	73% 2 reviews	77% 4 reviews	73% 1 review	83% 9 reviews
		80% 2 reviews	73% 14 reviews		77% 4 reviews
	98% 13 reviews			97% 3 reviews
Other Expert Sites	69% 186 reviews	71% 86 reviews	70% 90 reviews	72% 106 reviews	74% 74 reviews
Average	79% 425 reviews	78% 268 reviews	79% 217 reviews	73% 215 reviews	87% 196 reviews

How Many Industry Awards Have Benq Projectors Received?

After checking thousands of expert review websites we found 129 industry awards for Benq projectors. This means that Benq has more awards for its projectors than any other brand. The table below compares the number of awards received by Benq to other popular projector brands. The largest number of awards provided by each review source is highlighted in green.

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Number of Awards	Benq	Optoma	Epson	Acer	Sony
	5	5	25	2	14
	10	13	14	6	6
	8	6	2		10
	5	7	3	2	8
	13		3		8
	5	4	1	6	5
	3	5	3	2	7
		3	15	1
	2	1	3	1	8
	3	2	3	5	1
	4	6			4
	5	1	1	3	3
	2	4	2	1	4
	7	4	1
	1	8	1		2
			2		7
	9
	4			1	2
	3			1	3
	4			1
Other Expert Sites	36	10	30	11	10
Total	129	79	109	43	102

How Reliable Are Benq Projectors?

We checked over 20,000 reviews to find comments about the reliability of Benq projectors. over 170 of these reviews mention reliability of which 86% were positive. Therefore the vast majority of Benq projector owners and reviewers thought the product was reliable.

So, most people think that Benq projectors are good quality. Now let's take a look at some of the reviews for Benq projectors that mention reliability:

RELIABLE

That's not to say the built in ones are bad

the BenQ MH733 is sturdy all around

The BenQ TK800 4K HDR projector is an immensely well made

the BenQ GP10 is certainly built for the comforts of your room

has a built in 10w speaker

Even has a built in speaker

like the size of the projector it can be ported easily even tough my installation is permanent

NOT RELIABLE

I could see that it IS NOT built to last

it is not rugged for a lot of rough travel

What is the Best Mid-Range Benq Projector?

Benq W2000W

29dB

2,000 ANSI Lumens BRIGHTNESS

3,500h LAMP SERVICE LIFE

240W LAMP POWER

$70 OVER 5 YEARS

A great mid range choice, priced at $2,169.70 is the Benq W2000W, which has a Kagoo Score of 76.

Features We Love:

1920 x 1080 (Full HD) resolution

Quieter than average noise level (29dB)

High contrast ratio (15000:1)

Supports 3D

Built-in speaker

Multiple reviews mentioned that this projector has outstanding picture quality and it's very good-looking, and easy to setup. It's a very economical to run and multi award winning 1080p quiet projector, with a very good spec. It has a built-in speaker and a handheld remote control and supports 3D and full HD.

95 Reviews	64 Reviews + 16 Awards
80 Features	Fully-Featured
65 Value for Money	Good
81 Running Costs	$70 Over 5 Years
76 Kagoo Score	Very Good

Multiple reviews mentioned that Benq W2000W has great expert reviews and fantastic user reviews with an average overall rating of 91%, based on 64 reviews.

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Benq w2000 and yamaha rxv 781 Dolby atmos test demo . Pacific rim movie .

EISA review: Beste projector - BenQ W2000

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Acer DLP 3D Glasses (E4W) and Benq W2000 projector 3D setup

Benq w2000 and yamaha rxv 781 test . In action .Dolby atmos.

Benq W2000 - test i recenzja - zdobywca nagrody EISA - Technikarium

Test BenQ W2000+ (BenQ W2000 Plus)

Test BenQ W2000+

Test BenQ W2000 En Eaux Troubles

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BenQ W2000 review

BenQ W2000 Living Room Projector | Review | Spece | Price

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BenQ W2000 projector test footage

The cheapest price that we could find for the W2000W in the US is $2,169.70 but in total we found only 1 price for it.

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What is the Best High End Benq Projector?

Benq MH760

1080P RESOLUTION

36dB

5,000 ANSI Lumens BRIGHTNESS

2,000h LAMP SERVICE LIFE

370W LAMP POWER

$131 OVER 5 YEARS

If you're looking for a high end Benq projector then the Benq MH760 takes some beating. It has a Kagoo Score of 77, but is a bit more expensive at $1,182.82.

Features We Love:

1920 x 1080 (Full HD) resolution

Bright projector brightness (5,000 ANSI lumens)

Built-in speaker

Handheld remote control

Supports full HD

A fully featured and positively reviewed 1080p average noise level multimedia projector, with a fair price and low running costs. It has a built-in speaker, a handheld remote control and a Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) and supports full HD. Our review analysis indicates that this multimedia projector has good picture quality and a good display.

94 Reviews	4 Reviews
81 Features	Fully-Featured
70 Value for Money	Good
71 Running Costs	$130 Over 5 Years
77 Kagoo Score	Very Good

Our review analysis indicates that Benq MH760 has very good user reviews with 100% of buyers recommending this data projector to others.

The cheapest price that we could find for the MH760 in the US is $1,182.82 and in total we found 3 prices for it.

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What is the Best Budget Choice Benq Projector?

Benq MW535A

WXGA RESOLUTION

32dB

3,600 ANSI Lumens BRIGHTNESS

5,000h LAMP SERVICE LIFE

210W LAMP POWER

$51 OVER 5 YEARS

At only $429 and with a Kagoo Score of 84 the Benq MW535A makes a great budget choice.

Features We Love:

High contrast ratio (15000:1)

Quieter than average noise level (32dB)

Long service life of lamp (5,000h)

Supports 3D

Built-in speaker

Customers report that this data projector has good picture quality, a good display but has bad sound quality. It's an astonishingly highly rated and sensationally economical to run WXGA average noise level data projector, with a cheap price and a very good spec. It has a built-in speaker and a handheld remote control, supports 3D and is ceiling mountable.

95 Reviews	19 Reviews
84 Features	Fully-Featured
76 Popularity	Quite Popular
84 Value for Money	Very Good
96 Running Costs	$51 Over 5 Years
84 Kagoo Score	Excellent

Our review analysis indicates that Benq MW535A has very good user reviews with an average user rating of 88%, based on 18 reviews.

The cheapest price that we could find for the MW535A in the US is $429.00 but in total we found only 2 prices for it.

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