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 31,000 user and expert reviews and 720+ 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 mid-range and award winning projectors. Their projectors start at $209 for the MS535 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 1920 x 1200 and go up to $6,299 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 640 x 480. The average price of a new Benq projector is $1,046.
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 3rd best projector brand out there.
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Japan
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95% |
95%
4,579 reviews
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Taiwan
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94% |
94%
4,018 reviews
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Taiwan
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92% |
92%
7,082 reviews
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Japan
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91% |
91%
631 reviews
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Taiwan
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90% |
90%
2,330 reviews
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Taiwan
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86%
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85%
410 reviews
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South Korea
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84%
1,671 reviews
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Japan
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83% |
83%
113 reviews
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Asus
Taiwan
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81% |
81%
320 reviews
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United States
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79% |
79%
212 reviews
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Netherlands
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75% |
75%
169 reviews
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Japan
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74%
52 reviews
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Kodak
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74% |
74%
362 reviews
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73%
42 reviews
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Taiwan
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71%
224 reviews
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Anker
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70%
217 reviews
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Pyle
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68%
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Pyle Pro
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68%
24 reviews
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3M
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67%
221 reviews
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Japan
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DBPower
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65%
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Japan
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AAXA Technologies
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Elmo
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63%
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ZTE
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63%
2 reviews
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XGIMI
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62%
56 reviews
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UO
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62%
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Xiaomi
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62%
6 reviews
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Nebula
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61%
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Christie
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Gigabyte
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Maxell
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54%
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Smart
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53% |
53%
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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.
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There's a wide selection of Benq projectors available compared to other projector brands, with over 40 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%.
Benq have a number of great features including HDR compatible which sets them apart from the competition. 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.
Benq projectors tend to be cheaper than most other projector brands however they are still a less popular choice with consumers.
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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 | 205 | |
| 4 stars | 270 | |
| 3 stars | 56 | |
| 2 stars | 4 | |
| 1 star | 0 |
User Reviews
| 5 stars | 4,190 | |
| 4 stars | 998 | |
| 3 stars | 359 | |
| 2 stars | 213 | |
| 1 star | 370 |
Over 89% of expert reviews and 85% of user reviews for Benq projectors are 4 stars or higher. This compares to 85% and 86% respectively across all Projector brands.
Purchasers of Benq projectors frequently mentioned that the product was easy to use, thoughtfully designed and had a great high def picture. Their projectors have also won 130+ 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 |
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70%
31 reviews
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72%
23 reviews
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78%
40 reviews
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68%
16 reviews
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80%
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95%
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94%
21 reviews
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95%
15 reviews
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87%
11 reviews
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96%
8 reviews
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82%
16 reviews
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67%
9 reviews
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77%
8 reviews
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67%
6 reviews
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85%
26 reviews
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80%
19 reviews
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82%
19 reviews
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90%
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79%
8 reviews
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85%
6 reviews
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80%
12 reviews
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78%
21 reviews
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85%
11 reviews
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70%
2 reviews
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85%
8 reviews
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77%
12 reviews
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78%
17 reviews
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80%
4 reviews
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77%
9 reviews
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82%
11 reviews
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77%
15 reviews
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74%
10 reviews
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77%
3 reviews
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67%
3 reviews
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86%
9 reviews
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89%
10 reviews
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138%
17 reviews
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90%
4 reviews
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83%
3 reviews
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100%
1 review
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6 reviews
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80%
8 reviews
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93%
3 reviews
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80%
5 reviews
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94%
8 reviews
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80%
6 reviews
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82%
9 reviews
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85%
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60%
1 review
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96%
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8 reviews
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7 reviews
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4 reviews
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13 reviews
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4 reviews
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9 reviews
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5 reviews
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6 reviews
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7 reviews
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95%
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78%
6 reviews
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90%
1 review
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4 reviews
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62%
9 reviews
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74%
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60%
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4 reviews
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78%
3 reviews
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4 reviews
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10 reviews
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6 reviews
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4 reviews
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4 reviews
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5 reviews
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90%
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5 reviews
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6 reviews
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4 reviews
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4 reviews
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64%
5 reviews
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70%
2 reviews
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68%
5 reviews
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78%
5 reviews
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16 reviews
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3 reviews
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165 reviews
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72%
100 reviews
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72%
96 reviews
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69%
109 reviews
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78%
73 reviews
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| Average |
80%
366 reviews
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80%
303 reviews
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81%
231 reviews
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73%
213 reviews
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87%
192 reviews
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How Many Industry Awards Have Benq Projectors Received?
After checking thousands of expert review websites we found 138 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.
Compare all award winning projectors
| Number of Awards | Benq | Optoma | Epson | Acer | Sony |
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5
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5
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26
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14
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7
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13
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13
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11
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6
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2
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9
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4
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11
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8
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4
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6
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2
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6
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10
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2
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7
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6
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2
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3
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15
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1
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10
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4
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3
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2
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2
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3
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1
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3
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3
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3
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1
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4
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1
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2
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1
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5
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2
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7
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3
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1
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1
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1
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| Other Expert Sites |
51
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11
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28
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18
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11
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| Total |
138
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94
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108
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49
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103
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How Reliable Are Benq Projectors?
We checked over 31,000 reviews to find comments about the reliability of Benq projectors. over 220 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
NOT RELIABLE
Features to Look Out For On Benq Projectors
There's a number of great features to look out for on the latest range of Benq projectors that set them apart from the competition. These include HDR compatible.
Benq HDR Compatible
Benq projectors that are HDR compatible include the Benq W2700I ($1,753).
What is the Best Mid-Range Benq Projector?
Benq TH671ST
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$579.00
Adorama
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1080P
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33dB
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3,000 ANSI Lumens
BRIGHTNESS
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4,000h
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240W
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$71
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A great mid range choice, priced at $579 is the Benq TH671ST, which has a Kagoo Score of 87.
Owners report that this data projector has very good picture quality and sound quality, and it's very good-looking. It's a very economical to run and critically acclaimed 1080p average noise level data projector, with a good price and a very good spec. It has a built-in speaker, a handheld remote control and a Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) and supports full HD.
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160 Reviews |
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87
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Fully-Featured |
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82
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Quite Popular |
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87
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Very Good |
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90
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$71 Over 5 Years |
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87
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Excellent |
Our review analysis indicates that Benq TH671ST has great expert reviews and exceptional user reviews with an average overall rating of 90%, based on 160 reviews.
The cheapest price that we could find for the TH671ST in the US is $579.00 and in total we found 3 prices for it.
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What is the Best High End Benq Projector?
Benq W2700I
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$1,753.00
eBay
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Buy Now |
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3840X2160
RESOLUTION |
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30dB
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2,000 ANSI Lumens
BRIGHTNESS
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4,000h
LAMP SERVICE
LIFE |
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245W
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$74
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If you're looking for a high end Benq projector then the Benq W2700I takes some beating. It has a Kagoo Score of 79, but is a bit more expensive at $1,753.
Our review analysis indicates that this projector has brilliant picture quality, good colour saturation and it's very good-looking. It's a very economical to run and multi award winning quiet high contrast ratio projector, with a very good spec and a good price. It supports 3D and full HD and has a built-in speaker and a handheld remote control.
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96
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60 Reviews + 12 Awards |
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82
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Fully-Featured |
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70
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Good |
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85
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$74 Over 5 Years |
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79
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Very Good |
Our review analysis indicates that Benq W2700I has great expert reviews and superb user reviews with an average overall rating of 93%, based on 60 reviews.
The cheapest price that we could find for the W2700I in the US is $1,753.00 and in total we found 3 prices for it.
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$1,753.00
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What is the Best Budget Choice Benq Projector?
Benq TH585
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$419.00
Adorama
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Buy Now |
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1080P
RESOLUTION
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35dB
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3,500 ANSI Lumens
BRIGHTNESS
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4,000h
LAMP SERVICE
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16:9
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$75
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At only $419 and with a Kagoo Score of 87 the Benq TH585 makes a great budget choice.
An award winning and very economical to run 1080p average noise level projector, with a low price and a very good spec. It supports 3D and full HD and has a built-in speaker and a handheld remote control. Our review analysis indicates that this projector has good picture quality, sound quality and it's really easy to setup.
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95
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69 Reviews + 3 Awards |
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87
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Fully-Featured |
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84
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Quite Popular |
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86
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Very Good |
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88
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$75 Over 5 Years |
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87
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Excellent |
Multiple reviews mentioned that Benq TH585 has good expert reviews and very good user reviews with an average overall rating of 84%, based on 69 reviews.
The cheapest price that we could find for the TH585 in the US is $419.00 and in total we found 4 prices for it.
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$599.00
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$549.00
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$735.00
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$1,068.92
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