BenQ HT2050 review
Jul 08, 2020
The BenQ DLP HD 1080p projector (HT2050) has highly competitive black levels, shadow detail, and contrast that make it simple to enjoy its performance. The device is supplemented with Kensington lock...
Read MoreBenQ HT2050 vs Optoma HD143X – 4K Projectors with Keystone Adjustment
I’ve tested BenQ HT2050 vs Optoma HD143X in order to compare features of the devices that belong to leading manufacturers. Both models are full HD projectors to provide a 4K-quality picture and even 3D capability. They are based on the same DLP tech and have the identical resolution but let’s reveal what’s hidden behind their main specs.
Properties
When looking at Optoma HD143X vs BenQ HT2050 with regard to their brightness, Optoma can be used in not only a room with minimum ambient light but also in the classrooms or conference rooms due to its 3000 lumens versus BenQ’s 2200 ones. It has 23000:1 of contrast ratio against BenQ’s 15000:1. However, Optoma needs larger projection distance and larger spaces, as a result, to provide accurate and sharp picture while one can use BenQ in a small room.
Both units have lamps with the same power and lifespan, but Optoma’s lamp has eco mode.
Either the BenQ HT2050 or the Optoma HD143X’s lenses can be adjusted vertically, but the latter is able to move up and down up to 40% in comparison with BenQ’s ability to reposition the lens by 10% only. So, Optoma features greater leeway in its placement in a room. However, both models come with vertical keystone correction up to 40 degrees that can be in handy if there’s no opportunity to get the right lens-to-screen angle so that the image looks like an even rectangle on all sides.
The Optoma HD143X has much lower input lag that makes it suitable for games with 60 frames per second.
Design & build quality
The BenQ HT2050 is remarkable for its rounded sides and a bit of silver trim. It’s designed to reducing light leakage and the noise by 3dB. The Optoma HD143X is square and goes in black, but it’s lighter and more compact.
Both units have inputs/outputs on the back. They come with two HDMI ports, but BenQ has VGA input for a PC, RCA to connect audio sources, receivers/amplifiers, speakers, and audio input/output to connect an external or an extra analog audio source.
BenQ HT2050 pros & cons
Pros:
- Good black levels in the darkest movie scenes.
- The unit has various modes with different color schemes for different lighting.
Cons:
- The HDMIs are a bit loose that requires routing the stiff HDMI cable carefully to make them fully seated.
Optoma HD143X pros & cons
Pros:
- A game mode brightens the screen.
- It’s possible to choose the color of the wall where the image is projected to optimize the output color setting automatically.
Cons:
- Sleep timer can’t be canceled if it's about to go off.
