BenQ - HT1070A 1080p DLP Projector - White
Model: HT1070A
SKU: 6084516
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Customers commend the HT1070A 1080p DLP Projector's impressive image quality and straightforward setup process. Many found the projector easy to use and connect to other devices via HDMI. However, some users noted that the built-in speaker could be improved. A dedicated sound system may be necessary for optimal audio experience.
I had always owned TVs so I was very excited to give a projector a shot. After using the BenQ projector I have been completely sold on the idea of replacing my TV in my home theater setup. The main hardware feels well-built and is styled very minimally. On the back are 2 HDMI, 1 VGA and 1 component for video input, 1 RS232 for serial control, as well as audio in and out via 3.5mm jack. The projector comes with a remote which has all the same controls which are on the body of the project along with some handy shortcuts buttons to change the pictures mode and settings, convenient for making changes to the picture from the couch while you’re viewing. I setup the projector approximately 12 feet from the wall to produce the 110” image. The 1080p resolution in my opinion is sufficient for movies. The tv shows I watched looked sharp splashed up against my living room wall surface. According to BenQ they paid special attention to the color recreation and ability of the lamp to age and not dim significantly overtime or produce other artifacts. While I can’t test the long term aspects I can say that the images this projector produces are fantastic with colors that pop. The blacks are great too thanks to the LED DLP technology. The brightness of the projector is more than enough for viewing with the lights on though, really dark scenes will become a little washed out. Additionally, there is an option for switching to 3D viewing, but I didn’t have glasses to test this. The lamp is rated at 3000 hours which seems on the low side, but we’ll see how it performs! The projector comes with built-in 10W speakers which is okay, but definitely won’t replace a dedicated system or soundbar. Even though it’s an HD capable projector, the cable they include is a VGA. While this is probably a good choice for a project designed for PC use, BenQ advertises this as a Home Theater project so it would have been nice to see an HDMI cable instead. Overall, for the picture quality and price if your looking into making a small investment to add a projector to your home theater setup I believe the BenQ HT1070A is a great choice.
Posted by camdenk
I got the chance to use this projector and I was very impressed by it. I've used projectors before and it's been somewhat of a learning curve to setting them up, making adjustments for your living room or placement of your screen. Out of the box the HT1070A is really easy to hook up, only power and input source. When you first turn it on you are prompted to go through a setup for vertical distortion or keystone. The HT1070A is already out of the box doesn't really have an issue with distortion but if you do need to make changes it easily done. This is one of the good points about this projector. On other projectors I've had and used in the past this was a bit of a learning curve. Overall the setup on this projectors are very easy and intuitive. The projector has 2,200 lumens, which means the brightness of the projected image the projector can output. In my home with the lights normally on, I found video and picture quality was good and surprisingly clear. With the lights off, the projector really shined (figuratively and literally as with any projector), I found the amount of lumens was great for what I used it for. Focus and zoom is done mechanically but very easy to do. I was able to project and use 100 inches of the screen. Oh and I didn't have to place the projector far from the screen which is a problem with many other projectors. On to Picture quality. This is a DLP projector which most projector TVs and projectors are. The benefit of the DLP is, it is supposed to be less pixilation then the LCD projectors. One of cons for DLP is that the color accuracy is not as good as LCDs so you have trade offs. From my impromptu use on my wall I couldn't really tell if it color was off but it looked really great compared to my 4k TV. With the right projection screen I did notice a light different coloring but not very noticeable at all. The pictures and video quality is great and clear, I played "Zelda: Breath of the Wild" on it and it was quite impressed by the high def. I'm looking forward to throwing a party and having this outside for guest to play a video game or watch a sporting event on it. Cons: On thing I would have to say is, you should use an external audio output. The projectors speakers are not that great. I had to turn up the volume up all the way just to hear my video. In conclusion, if you're looking for an affordable projector, I'd recommend this projector.
Posted by TechNerd
This is a great entry-level projector. The picture quality is very good, if you've got a nice dark room and passable in a well-lit room. It seems to be geared more toward a business setting--to use with a computer to project presentations and computer screens and it does that well. It handles high-resolution picture great! But It can also handle home theater, too, with a little extra work. Pros: -Great high-res picture -Simple interface -"just works" -Most ports you will need for most applications (PC monitor, 2 HDMI) -Simple remote -fairly quiet, for a classic projector Cons: -Very simple, MANUAL picture size adjustment and focus adjustment - this is where your "entry level" really comes in. If you're putting this on the ceiling or something, make sure you've got your settings right before you put the ladder away! -No way to really adjust picture size--if there's only one place in your room that you can put this projector, the distance from the wall it is, determines the size of your picture. There's no way to change it. I've used some higher end projectors where there are functions to adjust this more... but again... entry level. -Puts out a LOT of heat. This isn't a problem in the winter so much... but I won't want to run this so much in the summertime. It actually heats up the room. -No internal speakers - not really expected, but be aware--if you need sound for a presentation, or want to use this for home theater applications, you will need to add your own speakers/soundbar.
Posted by JenN7
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