Customer Ratings & Reviews

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.

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.

If you research this product and read some of the professional reviews you'll see that the BenQ HT1070A is a significant improvement from its predecessor, but if you didn't have the predecessor that means very little. The things that matter most are going to boil down to screen resolution, connectivity options, ease of setup, and video/audio quality. Although marketed to the "home theater" user, I unboxed and tested the BenQ HT1070A in a conference room at the office with average blinds on a sunny day. I was pleased that the HT1070A still threw enough light at our screen to provide a very bright and clear picture for this medium, 10-15 person conference room. After putting some text on the screen from my laptop (the BenQ has dual HDMI ports, a VGA port and a "yellow" RCA port to connect video) I switched on Netflix to test a movie and audio. Both text and movie images were clear even in the back of the room with minimal washout even in my poorly darkened environment. However...the onboard audio was weak at best. Given the advances in audio you'd think someone would make the speakers a bit more robust and louder but they don't. BenQ is no different with their lackluster 2W internal speakers. I understand most home theater users will incorporate this into a larger home audio system but if you plan on using the BenQ HT1070A as a standalone projector that pushes audio, this will not work well for you. Inputs include 2 HDMI and VGA which cover about 90% of your connectivity needs, however, it would be nice if there was a USB-C option or the ability to pair via a casting method such as Chromecast. The menu on the projector is simple to operate and the remote control quickly gets you into "advanced" menu options should you need them. Menu screens are easy to read and navigate. There is a "quick mute" feature to blank the screen and sound. Multiple picture modes as well for those who like to play with "Bright, Vivid, Cinema, Games and User" modes. Vivid was fine across the board for me. In fact, I took the default settings out of the box and was happy. The only thing I had to tweak was the focus and keystone. The BenQ HT1070A also comes with a "Wall Color" setting in the event you are projecting onto a non-white wall. "Auto" settings to identify inputs worked well. Powering off requires the traditional "double-tap" of the off button and a brief (maybe 30 seconds?) cooling off before you should unplug the device. Startup was fairly normal--about 30 seconds until the screen was fully illuminated. Even with the cool down, I was surprised at how hot to the touch the projector got compared to others I have used. I am a bit concerned that this model may have sacrificed dampened fan sound (this model is very quiet) in favor of higher operating temperatures. All the heat, however, was limited to one side of the projector--specifically the front bottom left (behind the BenQ logo). To recap... Pros: Brightness, colors, contrast, clarity, 2 HDMI inputs (plus RCA video, VGA, serial port, 3.5mm audio in/out, and microUSB), 480i-1080p HDTV compatibility, quiet operation, price Cons: Weak audio, very hot, no native USB-C/bluetooth/wifi/cast connectivity This would be a very good projector for the first timer looking to set up a home theater (assuming the built-in speakers are never needed). (Note: Pictures included in this review aren't indicative of the projector quality, rather they are to emphasize the projector brightness in a fairly well lit room.)

The picture quality on this projector is amazing. There are plenty of options to fine tune the picture to get it just right for your application. One feature that I would of liked to see was the ability to adust the picture if you weren't straight in front of the projection surface. The keystone adjustments only work up and down, not left to right. That said, it's an amazing picture once you're dialed in. One feature that has really disappointed me has been the speaker. Yes, this projector has one, but you can barely hear it. This is an oversight that they shouldn't have overlooked. It doesn't have to be audiophile grade, or reach high SPL levels, but how about just be audible. When you have it maxed out, you barely hear it. My iPhone it much louder than this speaker by far. It would also be nice if it came with a travel bag. Overall, I love the projector. Chances are you would not even use the built in speaker, because you would probably have it setup in a home theater with an HD audio receiver. But in my situation, it's portable, and I bring it camping and to friends houses to watch sports on the side of a garage or house.

the good -picture quality - i was actually surprised at the picture quality of this little projector, especially at this price point. as cheap as it is now for a budget projector of this quality, it would be very easy to either replace most living rooms’ main TV, or even a home theater on a budget. -small form factor - physically very small and light -3D - the added 3D is a bonus, although no glasses are included. -price point - again, in the $600 range, quite surprising to get this level of picture quality. -integrated speakers - you certainly won’t want to use them much, but for occasions where you move the projector and just need basic audio (for work presentations and meetings) they will suffice. the bad -heat/fan noise - there is a significant amount of heat generated, and the fan noise i thought was a little bit high. -no vertical lens shift - placement will be important, especially if using with a screen, as there is no vertical shift (the ability to move the image left and right without moving the entire projector). -zoom and focus - manual dials on the lens, so if this projector is mounted on the ceiling, you may need a ladder to adjust. overall this is a strong little projector, and fits the bill quite nicely in a budget conscious home theater set up or even as a replacement for an expensive 1080p flat screen.

Given this projectors relatively small size, the picture quality of this projector is impressive. The 1070A does not produce 4K or 3d but nice high quality 1080p which covers 96% of spectrum. The lumen brightness and contrast ratio help to produce crisp images and video playback. One note is that the keystone adjustments available are only vertical, so the horizontal positioning of the projected image has to be done by manipulating the position of the physical projector. Given the 1070A’s compact size I have this setup in my bedroom utilizing a streaming media box via HDMI. The speakers of the projector are lacking, so I utilize the headphone jack on the streaming media box remote for audio. This setup makes the BenQ a fully independent media device (e.g. no receiver, speakers, etc.).

Good projector for anyone looking to start home theater and on a budget. This projector has the basic features you need to start enjoying movies on the big screen. If you can stretch your budget, you might be able to really step up the quality and spec sheet with another projector, but this will do just fine. It’s really important to note this BenQ is very much for simple or stepping stone set-ups. This projector has good picture quality and brightness when used in a very dark room. Aside from very high-end projectors, even minimal ambient lighting will ruin the picture. Setup: Mounting takes a while since you need to coordinate the alignment with your screen. If you are using a table-top setup, you will have much more flexibility. It is very important to align the center of the lens to the center of the screen. This will take some time. The projector has built in keystone and alignment settings to perfect the image on the screen. All in all, after mounting and setup it only takes about 30 minutes to get everything going, much less if you aren’t a perfectionist. I was impressed with the minimal distance required to project and 100” image without being in the “short throw” projector class. This is great since many users might be working with small spaces or even apartment set-ups. Big plus. The projector manual also comes will a nice guide on screen sizes to projector placement. It lists up to 300” diagonal. Wow! Connections: Two HDMI ports, VGA, and old fashioned analog video. More than enough for most users since you will likely be running your connections through an A/V receiver. I was able to link this up with an All-in-one remote with little issue. The IR remote does not have the best range and flexibility as one needs for a home theater projector. An IR blaster with universal remote would be very useful here. Picture Quality: I was quite happy with the quality and brightness of this projector since it is an entry-level projector. Full HD showed nice detail of a wide array of colors. Blacks and greys were not terribly mute, but could be much better especially for a projector. There was not any noticeable motion blur during fast scenes or sports, which is a plus. Detail and clarity are impressive at this price point. The image is also bright, which can be a huge problem in some projectors. There are basic and advanced settings for all types of users to hone in on their perfect settings. Overall, the image quality is just about as good as my high-end Full HD LED TV from 2015. There is no 3D capability on this projector. This is a big miss for some and in general an important feature to have. However, the quality of picture might make-up for the lack of 3D. Similar projectors in this price-level tend to sacrifice image quality and/or brightness for 3D capability. A hard to find feature on most projectors and impossible at this level in 2.35 Cinemascope capability. This is for true home theater junkies and I did not down this projector for missing this feature, but important to mention. Overall, I would recommend taking a look at this projector for a new home theater or those with a tight budget and/or tight space.

I got this item imagining the great outdoor viewing parties we could have as a nice change of pace. It works well for that purpose as well as indoors of course. We’ve only tested it out twice since getting it (once outside and once inside) and we were not disappointed. Of course this doesn’t take the place of an amazing tv screen but the clarity is great. For those that are very technical they may be able to nitpick at specs and capabilities but for those that just want a great product that works well and does as you expect you can’t go wrong.