BenQ - W1070

Bought a used BenQ W1070+ for 240€. If you hook up a FireTV to it you're good to go. Really satisfied with it so far!

Hey guys, first post here so forgive me if I get something wrong. Long story short, last year my Benq w1070 died on me and I started looking for a new projector. At first I tried to get the same projector (used) because I liked it so much. The projector that I got however, revealed to be not in very good condition, showing dust shadows all over the image. Frustrated, I went online and started looking for a new projector again, converging on the Benq TH585P. Not too many complaints on this, the only minor annoying thing are the black borders around the image which I think are a common occurrence with DLP projectors (I’m projecting on the wall not a screen). Lately I have pondering buying the switch 2, which I can see that in docked mode can output 4 K resolution and I have been wondering if instead of getting a 1080p projector I should have gotten a 4 K one. What do you guys think? Is it worth the upgrade now?

The BenQ 1080p models tend to be very reliable and look quite good at the price point. They are a fair bit brighter than much of the LED 'portable' competition that is out there that may be similarly priced, like XGimi or JMGO. But, they are lamp based. I might seriously consider the JMGO N1 if available. Not as bright, but a solid state light source and good image quality. 500 lumens in a dark room can handle 110" diagonal just fine. I have been testing with the LG Cinebeam Q recently (about 500 lumens) and it works well on my 110" screen.

If you can find a used BenQ W1070 or similar for your budget, then that's an awesome model if it is in good condition. Brand name models often start closer to $500 and up, but some portable models that are good cost a bit less. I'd avoid the no-name cheap Chinese imported stuff. Single TFT panel LCD projectors are kinda rubbish at any price point. But, they can look good, until they break, which can be quite common. This channel on YouTube is amazing for comparing actual projectors that run a range of pricing... [https://www.youtube.com/thehookup](https://www.youtube.com/thehookup)

I probably wouldn't upgrade if the W1070 is working for you. The lack in contrast improvement in the 4K chips is a real headache in my opinion. The Epson 5050UB makes sense, but that's outside of budget. I went from my W1070 to a JVC DLA-X590 (RS440) and the overall improvement was incredibly solid when it comes to contrast, but the W1070 still held its own on color, motion, and just general image quality. I was pretty shocked at how little the JVC was a jump overall. But, I got the JVC brand new for under $2,000, so it worked out for me and really was a no brainer. Up to you, but I'd hold off and see what we see from DLP and LCD in the next couple of years. Great to hear your W1070 is holding up so well.

Nothing new. PERIOD. Projectors are more expensive than TVs by quite a bit for anything that has any quality at all. So, you have cheap no-name Chinese imports at that price new. Looking used for a BenQ 1080p home theater model like the HT2050 or the older w1070, but that's getting pretty old at this point. New, you have to up your budget to at least the BenQ TH575 for decent quality and brightness. 4K starts over $1,000 new.

There is no difference between a 4:3 projector and a 16:9 projector when they are digital. The pixels are put up filling up the available space, and can maintain the proper aspect ratio. So, if you feed a 16:9 projector a 4:3 image, it will appear as 4:3. A projector like the BenQ W1070, or similar with the proper inputs on it are the way to go. DLP with decent input lag times is a plus. BenQ maintained analog inputs on their projector up to the HT2050a. Their newest HT2060 ditched composite video and is HDMI only. Retro gaming is always a passion more than anything else as those games were definitely designed to be used with analog displays, so the same impact you get using a LCD monitor or TV, will be what happens when using a digital projector.

Rarely do projectors of quality go on a great sale on holidays. It's just not that common. These cheap models tend to be somewhat size limited because their brightness isn't that great. They can be fine at 100" to maybe 120" diagonal, but beyond that, their low brightness tends to be insufficient. Better quality projectors, like those using DLP technology, tend to cost more overall and not necessarily deliver better image quality or brightness compared to the single LCD options out there. One thing The Hook Up really doesn't stress enough is that single LCD projectors tend to come from a lot of no-name manufacturers and have very poor support. So, if you have an issue, you live with it. Period. If it breaks, good luck on the warranty. Some may help you out, others will not. Sucks to be you. Plenty of posts in this group from people turning to the Internet to solve their problem with the HY300 projector (or similar) because the manufacturer won't help them out. The single LCD models are likely to have better contrast, and will generally be brighter as is measured in the videos by The Hook Up. But, I wouldn't spend more than about $250 on any no-name single chip LCD projector. Instead, I'd go to the used market and get a BenQ W1070 (10+ years old now) which will likely last longer and be brighter. Or, some other 1080p home theater designed DLP projector of quality. Of course, those models use lamps, and may not be what you are after, but we haven't seen 1080p DLP projectors which are properly bright drop below $500 from what I've seen. None of the laser/led ones either. A shame really. The best looking projector, under $1,000, with outstanding build quality, good contrast, and solid brightness, is the BenQ HT2060. Which now has jumped above $1,200 for a new model in the USA. But, refurbs can be had for around $800. IMO, the way to go if you can swing it. [https://electronics.woot.com/offers/benq-ht2060-1080p-hdr-home-theater-led-projector-factory-reconditioned-2](https://electronics.woot.com/offers/benq-ht2060-1080p-hdr-home-theater-led-projector-factory-reconditioned-2)

My first projector purchase, about 20 years ago, was a Panasonic AE-500 that cost about $2k at the time. It was a 720p model and my family and I all thought it had a great image. The cable guy who came to install a new HD box at the time said it was the best picture he’s ever seen. I ended up buying a newer 1080p BenQ W1070 projector for about $850 around 10 years ago. My adult son says he still prefers the picture of the old Panasonic. While I agree with others who mentioned the Epson 5050UB, which I plan on getting one day myself, there are 1080p options available just under $1k, but stay away from the cheap Chinese projectors for a couple hundred bucks.

Packing up my Benq w1070 after 11 years of service in my home today. Champ. Rebuilt with new fans, but an absolute workhorse, often running 16+ hours a day.

Same boat. My W1070 just won't quit, and anything 4k that's a genuine upgrade, without being a downgrade in some aspect of the image, is over 2 grand. I could replace it with another 1080p 60hz projector by spending a bit over $1200 USD, but why? It works fine, the bulbs are cheap. If I'm going to save my pennies I want something that does 4k, and isn't a downgrade. (Most of the options being not bright enough for any meaningful HDR, and/or no 120hz at 1080p support for games, isn't helping my enthusiasm either).

I've had a fair few 4k projectors. Had a benq w1070, could see RBE with that  Viewsonic px749, x1 4k, lx700 all 3 had terrible RBE.  Then I tried optoma uhd55 and zero to minimum RBE (You have to really look and move eyes really fast left to right to see it) turns out optoma have 8 segmented color wheels which very much nearly cures RBE.  4.2ms 240hz at 1080p 4k 60hz at 12ms ( I think)  Brilliant quality. Remote is dog crap though. 

When I got my BenQ w1070 used from offer up it made me realize how good a projector can be and the difference between a cheap Amazon projector and good brand. It has great image quality even in a room with light. I used it to watch movies by the pool at an Airbnb.

Have a look at my post about a W1070+!

I can't speak on the MH535, but I owned a W1070+ and it was a cracking projector.

Hey OP, my first proper projector was a 2nd hand W1070+ and it was great. I then decided I wanted a 4K projector for movies and PS5. I got a 2nd hand W1720, the picture was lovely and a step up on the W1070+ in 4K content BUT I had to upgrade to a fibre optic HDMI asy high speed HDMI could not carry 4K consistently over the 10m. I then found the major annoyance, that every time I watched or played something and the resolution or frame rate had to change the projector took a loooong time to recognise the change, and I was faced with a black screen whilst this caught up. I then developed a single dead pixel, and decided to change asap whilst I could still resell the W1720 (I was totally transparent about the pixel in the description etc and clearly showed it in the photos). I got a 2nd hand Viewsonic PX728-4K. The good news is the hand off when changing source etc is much quicker (still a slight delay). The picture is good, but to my eyes not quite as sharp as the W1720 was. Depending on budget, I would say go for a 4K, but do your research and look at what features are most important to you. Final piece of advice - post on r/budgetprojectors as the Mod there is super helpful and knowledgeable

Depending on required screen size, I think the W1070 or 1070+ would be a good shout, I got one from eBay for £211 with postage

Depending on required screen size, I think the W1070 or 1070+ would be a good shout, I got one from eBay for £211 with postage

Agreed with the Don of this sub, out of those options the K9 is the best choice (I have owned one) - however, I’d recommend buying a ‘proper’ projector used from eBay, I picked up a BenQ W1070+ for a little over £200 which was far better than the Wimius

I had/have the Benq w1070. It really is a great projector, I recently wanted to upgrade and first bought the Dangbei Mars pro, and honestly I didn't like the colors and everything. I think 4K is overrated. Then I bought the Hisense C1S (in my country it appears as Vidda C1S) so I thought it was worth the upgrade. But it's not like it's twice as good as the image.

Im in the exact same boat. My W1070 is still doing great and still gets compliments from friends/family. I replaced the OEM bulb with a cheap one online for $10 and it hasn't missed a beat. I wish there was good plug and play 4K replacement. I thought about the 3550 but the input lag worries a bit since I will play video games every now and then. I truly don't know what to do. I think Ill probably just hang onto the 1070 until 100" tvs become more popular and drop in price. Im really not even sure if I want to do that though as I'm at a 110" with the 1070 and really dont want to go any smaller than that . Good luck man!

Hi! Proud owner of a Benq W1070 here! Just wanted to say hi. My projector is now showing exactly 10 white dots and more will follow. So i also searched for a recplacement Benq W1070 but think I need to upgrade. Anyway, am in the same situation as you, so will keep an eye on this post!

Go for a used BenQ W1070 op.

I’d prefer that you’d invest in a Optoma HD141X or BenQ W1070 Acer X1329WHP is a WXGA 1280x800 office projector.

Better contrast performance on the W1070+. It’s a solid unit. Originally this was like a $800+ unit when it was released.

I'm rocking a w1070 and it's a fantastic projector that punches well above its weight.

The Benq 1070 was an amazing projector i had for years. I tried different ones but none was as close.

They can lookup receipts with just your credit card number. Or you can make one return a year with out a receipt with your ID. Also if you want a good cheap projector get a benq w1070 used. It's a great home theater projector and being a few years old is a great price!

Benq w1070 used is the way to go.

I got a benq w1070 for $100. Quality vs price seems solid so far

I went from cheaper 70inch 4k Samsung to benq 1080p projector I purchased on eBay. Even though the resolution isn’t as good I prefer the projector by a long shot. I love it

I’ve a benq 1080p short thought and it’s solid