BenQ HT2050 VS Optoma HD143X
BenQ HT2050
  • Brand - BenQ
  • Aspect Ratio - 16:9
  • REMOTE CONTROL - true
Optoma HD143X
  • Brand - Optoma
  • Aspect Ratio - 16:9
  • REMOTE CONTROL - true

BenQ HT2050 vs Optoma HD143X – 4K Projectors with Keystone Adjustment

BenQ HT2050 vs Optoma HD143X

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.

Pros & Cons

BenQ HT2050

VS

Pros

    • Long focal distance enables the crisp highly detailed picture and efficient zooming without image quality loss.
    • Integrated Day/Night calibration lets tweaking the settings immediately for the different amount of environment light.
    • The HDTV works well providing high picture quality and no lip-sync issues.

Cons

    • HDMI ports are somewhat wobbling and tend to shake off the connection.
    • The fan becomes noisy upon a considerable load.

Optoma HD143X

VS

Pros

    • The projector is supplied the SmartEco mode technology, which allows using up to 70% less energy.
    • The projector is supplied with a modifiable 3D mode along with the VESA RF glasses support.
    • The setup of the projector is user-friendly: it took me about five minutes to have the device ready for work.

Cons

    • The integrated 10W speaker gives enough volume and the decent sound quality only in the small room.

Specifications

Specification BenQ HT2050 Optoma HD143X
Features
3d
Mouse Functions
Remote Control
Projection Method front, ceiling mount, tabletop front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
Security Kensington lock, password protection Kensington lock,
Connectivity
Audio Input (rca) 1
Usb 1 1
Composite Video Input (rca) 1
12v Trigger 1 1
Vga Input 1
Rs232 (db-9pin) 1
Mhl
Ethernet (rj45)
Spdif (optical)
Audio Output (3.5mm) 1
Audio Input (3.5mm)
Usb (service) 1
Lens
F-number 2.59 - 2.87
Zoom Ratio 1.3x 1.1x
Lens Shift vertical +/- 10% vertical +/- 40%
Focal Length, Mm 16.88 - 21.88 15.59 - 17.1
User Manual
Manual ht2050.pdf hd143x.pdf
Resolution
Max Resolution (resized) 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1200
Native Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Resolution Abbreviation Full HD Full HD
Properties
Color Reproduction 1.07 billion 1.07 billion
Throw Ratio Range 1.15 - 1.5 1.47 - 1.62
Contrast Ratio 15000:1 23000:1
Power Consumption, W 375 330
Brightness, Lumens 2200 3000
Input Lag, Ms 33 16
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Noise Level, Dba 29 31
Projection Distance, M/ft 1.3 - 7.6/3.2 - 22.9 1.2 - 11/3.2 - 36
Projection Screen Size, Inch 60 - 180 37 - 307
Projection System DLP DLP
Pixel Number 8300000 2304000
Video Compatibility
Secam
Pal
Ntsc
Operating Temperature
Max, C/f 35/95 35/95
Min, C/f 5/41 5/41
Lamp
Lamp Life (eco Mode), Hours 5000 10000
Lamp Life (normal Mode), Hours 3500 3500
Lamp Type, W 240 240
Settings
Keystone Adjustment Horizontal, +- Degrees
Keystone Adjustment Vertical, +- Degrees 40 40
Audio
Sound Type mono mono
Speaker Power, W 10 10
Integrated Speakers
Dimensions
Weight, Kg/pounds 3.30/7.27 2.49/5.5
Size W X H X D, сm/inches 37.85 x 12.19 x 27.69/14.9 x 4.8 x 10.9 22.86 x 29.72 x 9.65/9 x 11.7 x 3.8

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