I've owned this projector for over 5 years now. Yes, it's an old model, but still perfectly fine in 2023. Even though it's 1080, it's sharp and as good as 4K. In the dark, the color and brightness is as good as a TV. This is a short throw, so you don't need to put this projector far back to get a big image. This also does 3D. I believe more recent models stop support that. I still love 3D movies, so that's a must for me. Now for the negatives: Of course, the built-in speakers are awful, so you definitely need a real sound system. There is fan noise. Not jet engine loud like some other projectors, it's tolerable, but it's there. It could use more keystone adjustments (if you want the projector on the side of the room, etc)

This is my first projector and the quality is amazing. The picture is bright and crisp. 3D is way better than my 3D TV. I'm projecting 100" image from around 60".

This is a really great projector. I'm not a tech. person. I've literally never reviewed anything like this in my life. But I got this projector for my husband's birthday and he loves it. Clear, bright picture. Like crazy bright. With our old projector, we used to have to completely block out all light to use it. Not the case with this one, we can even watch in the daytime with the blinds open. The sound quality from the speakers is pretty decent for gaming or for watching TV/movies. Have yet to use it outside, but it seems like it will be great for back yard movies.

The projector is amazing, I project the picture on wall. Buying cheap Silver Grey paint from Home Depot made a huge difference. I tried Optoma GT1080 projector as well. I loved this projector over Optoma. I set it as "smart eco" mode, which made brighter picture than "eco mode", surprisingly Benq claims it increases lamp life. I called technical support and they also don't know, how is that possible. Only one problem, few times red light flashed (indicates lamp problem) while I tried to turn on the projector. So far used it less than 60 hrs and I use it occasionally only to watch movies. Taking out the power cord and inserting again solved the problem. It is short throw projector, still I would prefer little more short throw, like putting it 1 or 2 ft away from wall

It is a good product with a good price especially for short throw.