BenQ - HT2050
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"My ht2050 just died and it was 10 years old. ... I’m watching it as my main TV in mostly dark room but it does have ambient light. It’s my main “tv”."
"I have the BenQ 2050A in my bedroom on a 120” screen and 3 years later I’m still loving it. ... Life changing."
"I've had a 1090p Benq HT2050 for 8 years now."
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"The pic is amazing"
"much better brighter image"
"for what it is, the 2050 puts out a damn fine picture under most circumstances."
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"I was projecting almost my full wall height - it was amazing."
"it’s a short throw so it shoots 120 inches at just 4 feet away."
"I have the BenQ 2050A in my bedroom on a 120” screen and 3 years later I’m still loving it. ... Life changing."
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"I've had fun with some casual halo, star wars Squadrons, Morrowind and Skyrim on mine."
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"I have the BenQ 2050A in my bedroom on a 120” screen and 3 years later I’m still loving it. ... Life changing."
"When I want to watch tv I just put the screen down with the remote and turn in my projector and boom 120 inch movie theater right Infront of my bed."
"for what it is, the 2050 puts out a damn fine picture under most circumstances."
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"There’s a massive difference in picture quality/contrast/shadow detail between my Benq HT2050 and my Panasonic Plasma and LG C1. ... I love my theater and for the most part the image is great from the Benq, but it can’t compete with displays that can do true blacks. ... Maybe black levels/contrast ratio aren’t your thing and you don’t care about a washed out image."
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"You need near total darkness for the cheaper ones to look decent"
"There’s a massive difference in picture quality/contrast/shadow detail between my Benq HT2050 and my Panasonic Plasma and LG C1. ... I love my theater and for the most part the image is great from the Benq, but it can’t compete with displays that can do true blacks. ... Maybe black levels/contrast ratio aren’t your thing and you don’t care about a washed out image."
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"One of them does have an incredible amount of dust inside.. not visible on the screen but it's going to be a projector take a part in clean..maybe double check vents etc before buying used first. ... The pic is amazing but still worried about all the dust in the 2050."
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"Before it only focused well in the middle, edges were grainy, not clear."
Yes you absolutely can I wanted a tv in my room but didn’t have a good wall. My bed faces the door into my room and next to my door is my sliding door closet so there was no way to put a tv there so I put a motorized 120 inch projector screen right at the entrance to my room and installed a projector to my ceiling. I have a Benq ht2050st and it’s perfect itd a short throw so it shoots 120 inches at just 4 feet away. It’s the perfect setup for me I have the screen up most of the time so I can go in and out and nothing takes any space from my small already cramped room. When I want to watch tv I just put the screen down with the remote and turn in my projector and boom 120 inch movie theater right Infront of my bed. It’s really big so it takes up the whole area going outside so I have to shimmy my way around the screen if I want to leave or I just put it up. I haven’t had trouble with day time viewing I just close the blinds
r/projectors • Projector to replace TV? ->Mine lasted 9months before it started making fan noises and started over heating. Before it only focused well in the middle, edges were grainy, not clear. got a used benq ht2050, much better brighter image, same your money and get a brand name new or used unit
r/projectors • Experience with WiMiUS K9 projector ->Benq ht2050, just projecting onto white wall atm
r/projectors • Replace tv with projector since son keeps breaking TVs :) ->Damn that is expensive! Check out some of these models. If any are available in your area and are affordable pick them up! You said you like the HT2050. Might be worth looking for one. If none of these are available for a decent price the FH02 isn't a bad call but is my last option in my opinion. 1070 (Worst of Bunch but a great option) HT2050 MH750 (Brightest) 575 (Best for movies and Great for gaming) 681 (Good) 680 (Good) 685 (Great for Movies and Best for Gaming) 671 (Good) Also when buying these used if that's what is available near you make sure they have low lamp hours. Less than half used is probably fine. Anything above factor in buying a new lamp.
r/budgetprojectors • Best projector for dim rooms within a given budget ->Bought dlp benq 2050 returned it, tried epson 3lcd didnt like motion handling. Went back to dlp benq and now i'm enjoying it. Seems like my brain/eyes are now used to it and i don't see it anymore.
r/projectors • Bought an expensive and a cheap projector. Time to see which one I keep ->The 2060 is very similar to the 2050 but doesn’t need bumbs and has hdr and will accept 4k input (I believe). Both are very good. The 3550 has 4k pixels. It’s not as bright so only good to 120” in a dim room. All three are solid options
r/projectors • Another person asking for projector recommendations ->BenQ HT2050 or the updated 2060. Not sure how much or how competitive you play games but I've had fun with some casual halo, star wars Squadrons, Morrowind and Skyrim on mine. They aren't 4k but they look great. Also keep an eye on the factory refurbished site for BenQ and Epson you can score some decent deals.
r/projectors • A good projector under 700$ for gaming/movies ->I have the BenQ 2050A in my bedroom on a 120” screen and 3 years later I’m still loving it. Life changing.
r/projectors • Best projector under $1000? ->I use the benq ht205a 1080p projector with firestick max gen 2
r/xcloud • XBOX CLOUD PROJECTOR ->Im in the same boat. I've had a 1090p Benq HT2050 for 8 years now. I rarely watch 3D, but I want the option. I'm currently saving for a JVC NZ500 or an Epson LS12000. However, neither support 3D to my knowledge.
r/projectors • Brought a 3d home cinema setup looking to replace the projector ->So ht2060 is worth it? My ht2050 just died and it was 10 years old. Have a cheap Elephas wk1 for now
r/projectors • Alternative to HT2060? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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