W1070

I am looking for the same. I have been using Benq w1070 (1080p, Bulb) for the last 9 years and looking to replace it. I have a 135 inch Elite ALR Screen. The projector is mounted 12.5 feet from the screen and want the new projector around the same distance. I am considering Xgimi Horizon S 20 (3200 ISO Lumens, 4K, RGB Laser). Specs are very good for the price of $1189. Only issue is I had not heard of XGIMI a week ago.

I am using a second hand model of the benq w1070 (around 180 euros) and really happy for the price. You get "only" 1080p but it looks good and I cant notice any input lag (but I am not a competitive gamer)

As others mentioned on those sizes TV will be better probably but anyway: I would suggest you to use [projector central](https://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm) to check if the projector you are looking is a good fit taking into account your desired screen size and distance to the projector. I bought a month ago a second hand Benq W1070 (my first projector) and I am really enjoying it (around 200€). It is a recommendation in various forums to get this kind of second hand projector. But you have to take some things into account if you target an older projector like this. * For me the worst part is that the fan that makes some noise. (not sure if new ones are better of not) * The integrated speakers are really bad. I would not use it without a external speaker (Some of the new models seem to have better speakers) * You dont have autofocus (but if you plan to make the installation permanent I do not think this is a problem) * No apps. You need some external hdmi dongle connected Positive: * Bright. A lot of cheap options on amazon lie about the lumes * 1080p. Even is not 4K I dont think you will find anything with real 4k in this price range * Input lag is good enough for gaming (using it on PS5, but I do not make competitive online games) * Around 2.5m you can get the 70"

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?

Almost bought a cheap Chinese projector but ended up getting a BenQ W1070 so glad I did https://preview.redd.it/paudoksyox5g1.jpeg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b52681730deb2b1c5055e6285bb3a57d1009beaa

Just recently watched avatar 1&2 on my BenQ W1070 in 3D and it was amazing, of course the brightness was lowered a bit but it made up for it with the 3D effect, this was using Active shutter DLP link 3D glasses I bought on Amazon This was using Kodi with a real debrid account can get links to basically every 3D release (in 1080p only of course) Going to see Fire & Ash in Dolby 3D tomorrow hoping to be blown away!

Came from a benq 1070, seems amazing. Just using a full wall no screen (yeah yeah, sacrilege I know but is so huge!). Back so had that discount not the full RRP Milage may vary but seems great to me

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)

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)

If you haven't, look at this video and watch others on his site... [https://youtu.be/9QqnfJ0-I\_s?si=SasM42EBRqjIdztV](https://youtu.be/9QqnfJ0-I_s?si=SasM42EBRqjIdztV) The Hook Up covers various models at differing price points which is quite helpful. IMO, if you are going to spend only $300, you should spend under $100 or so and call it a day. Maybe $150. But, you are getting low end models as you are aware. You CAN game on them, but they just tend to be laggy. This video specifically covers models like the Nexigo PJ40 which actually DO have low input lag for gaming... [https://youtu.be/vHmy8sobWEc?si=mCODYmJJoKvHEbOQ](https://youtu.be/vHmy8sobWEc?si=mCODYmJJoKvHEbOQ) You have options. These aren't high quality, reliable options, but they are okay for what they are. Ideal for 100" or so gaming in a darkish room. Lights off in the room, and some lights over by the seating area isn't a horrible way to do things. Long term, a model like the W1070 or HT2050a from BenQ are REALLY god for entry level home theater and gaming. Low input lag, really solid performance. So, keep your eyes open for a deal out there.

With proper care, they are as reliable as most other brands out there like Samsung or LG. XGimi isn't a new company and has been pretty active for over 10 years now. JMGO is newer. Hisense is a MASSIVE company and is in the same league as Samsung when it comes to electronics. Samsung is #1, but Hisense is #2. So, yeah, they are a pretty solid company. That said, companies like Hisense and Samsung don't prioritize projectors in their business model. Companies like JMGO and XGimi do. So, we are seeing more advancement from the smaller brands than the larger ones. One of the absolute top tier companies is JVC, who people barely think about when it comes to electronics these days. But, in the world of projectors, JVC is pretty close to being the top dog. There are also brands consumers have never heard of like Christie Digital and Barco who often operate at the very high end.

I don't have any high pitched noise at all. The projector runs really quiet overall. I seriously have no idea if there has been any firmware update for RBE reduction, but I can tell you I just find RBE very hard to see on this one. Feels like an 8x or faster color wheel equivalent. I have to look for RBE, and even then, it's barely there. So, thumbs up to them on doing a great job. I see it way easier on my BenQ W1070, which I do find mildly irritating when watching a movie.

Magcubic is a cheap no-name Chinese company that sells extremely low end product. They are bought a lot, but also have a ton of issues. They are very dim, and not appropriate for any serious home theater. You REALLY want to check the videos over at [www.youtube.com/thehookup](http://www.youtube.com/thehookup) as he just put out a sub-$500 projector shootout. The Nexigo PJ40 was ranked best, with some other options in there. He also has done a similar shootout for sub-$100 projectors. Here's the deal: At this price point you are getting mostly no-name models which use single LCD panel technology that is prone to failure. Understand you aren't buying long term quality, and that's half the battle. Then you don't get brightness, or sharpness, or quiet operation. Whatever issues you have will rarely get any support from the manufacturer. The single LCD often doesn't get proper cooling and it (literally) burns up, or the from polarizer burns up. This appears as a brown spot in the image. I personally bought the Happrun H1 for about $70 on Amazon. It was inexpensive, and it is okay, at best. I hooked up a Amazon Fire TV Stick to it, and it showed an image. Yay. It filled my 110" diagonal screen with what was a usable, but dim image. The noise was significantly more than my branded higher end projector (JVC) and my used BenQ models (HT2050a, W1070) but the Happrun only put out about 1/10th the light output. Audio should generally be considered an afterthought on most projectors. Not all of them, but in general, audio isn't that good. A decent Bluetooth speaker is often a significant step up in audio quality.

Prioritizing actual dark room image quality, the Noir is the better choice. Prioritizing use with some lights on in the room and the quality that offers, then the Aetherion is the way to go. You get to choose one or the other. I'm a image quality guy, so I ordered the XGimi. (put a deposit down) I don't like the headaches that go with UST projectors such as perfectly flat screens being absolutely required. That alignment is a massive headache to get perfect. Dealing with center channel placement. Worrying about bumping into it. The expensive screen requirement for best possible ALR performance. In reality, you lose a fair bit of quality when you start turning lights on in a theater, but it's not like you are watching something unusable. It's TOTALLY fine to turn lights on in the room and you still have a very enjoyable image, with some lights on, especially for sports viewing. I took some photos of my old W1070 from BenQ on a 161" screen with some lights on in the room. The light closest to the screen I had pulled out, but other lights were on in the basement at the time... [W1070 With The Lights On - 161" Screen | AVS Forum](https://www.avsforum.com/threads/w1070-with-the-lights-on-161-screen.1720730/) If you are okay with a hit in image quality with the lights on and not having the same headaches that go with UST projectors, then I'd go with the XGimi. But, UST projectors do perform better in lit rooms.

Oh, lol. Gotcha..... That is pretty low-res if I must say Crazy that a $100 projector outputs native 1080p without blowing up as soon as you power it on I paid \~$250 for the BenQ W1070 that everybody raves about here.....still going strong and surely an amazing projector, besides replacing the bulbs every 5-6,000 hours (and that cost like 1.25x this entire model costs w/ shipping I'm scared to consider something like this over the nearly exact same Xgimi counterpart. W/ Xgimi, CS is probably a little better, so that if something DOES go wrong, the 'insurance' policy hasn't already been factored into the pricepoint, if you get what I mean. Not really sure