BenQ W1080ST can be a perfect home theater companion with decent audio output and is easy to install and setup. It is especially suited for those who don’t want to permanently install it but just enjoy a big picture from time to time even in different places...
Published: 2014-03-12, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com
The BenQ W1080ST DLP projector offers a very good image for the price with relatively deep blacks and faithful color; short throw allows placement close to the screen, on a coffee table for example; onboard speaker; decent 3D performance
Limited setup options with no manual lens shift, old 3D system, no 3D glasses in package and cost $99 extra
The BenQ W1080ST short-throw DLP projector offers very good performance and extra placement flexibility, but the long-throw W1070 is a better deal...
I found the BenQ W1080ST home entertainment projector to be just like its slightly less expensive sibling the W1070. Let's get this straight – they are essentially the same projector. That said: The color tables have been updated since we reviewed the ...
Abstract: As one of the only 1080p home video projectors to feature a short throw lens, the BenQ W1080ST is in a class of its own. This $1299 powerhouse combines high light output, strong dynamic range, excellent color, no significant rainbows, and respectable 3...
Published: 2013-04-04, Author: M. , review by: pcmag.com
Short-throw lens. Works directly with HDMI 1.4a devices like Blu-ray players and cable TV for 2D and full 1080p 3D.
Doesn't work with 120Hz DLP-link glasses for 3D; needs 144Hz glasses
The BenQ W1080ST 3D home entertainment projector offers a short throw, high-quality 1080p video, and 3D, plus it's bright enough to let you leave the lights on....
Abstract: BenQ have always made excellent projectors and with the W1080ST they have brought in a new age where you can buy a Full HD projector with good colour and true 3D capability but with a handy short throw lens!They haven't skimped to keep the price down; the...
Published: 2014-03-13, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com.au
The BenQ W1080ST DLP projector offers a very good image for the price with relatively deep blacks and faithful color; short throw allows placement close to the screen, on a coffee table for example; onboard speaker; decent 3D performance
Limited setup options with no manual lens shift; old 3D system; no 3D glasses in package and cost $99 extra
The BenQ W1080ST short-throw DLP projector offers very good performance and extra placement flexibility, but the long-throw W1070 is a better deal....
Good overall performance; Brilliant value for money; Great 3D; Short throw lens can be very useful in many environments;
Limited zoom range means careful placement a must;
With a little care in placement, the BenQ W1080ST home theatre projector delivers a very good home theatre experience, and is especially suited to those who don’t want to permanently install it, but just enjoy a big picture from time to time.
Abstract: When it comes to HD projectors catering to the home-entertainment market, you don't have to look too far beyond BenQ. They have recently developed a knack for producing HD projectors that don't look it. They are small, relatively slim but under that hood ...
