BenQ - HT2060

That's gonna be so sweet. I'd say keep the screen, grab a nicer projector, and enjoy the big screen experience. The Valerion is considered a steal right now, but if you wanna keep the price sub 1000, the benq HT2060 does NOT disappoint. Obviously no projector is going to have the black levels of an OLED, but imo the much larger theatrical screen of a projector makes it so worth it. You have the space, you're planning on controlling the light with black paint anyway, you might as well make the most of that space and keep the projector setup.

I can't say enough good about the Benq HT2060. I picked it up in June as my third projector in ten years. First I had a Benq WT770 ST (short throw, 720p resolution) followed by a very used Optoma HD146x (1080, standard throw, facebook marketplace). The short throw Benq still works well to this day and I use it for outdoor movie nights, having replaced the bulb once in its 7 year daily service. Albeit 720p resolution, the color balance and contrast are still really good for a ten+ year old projector which cost a scant $750 at the time of purchase. The Optoma came with a broken color wheel, which I replaced initially, then it broke again 10 months later. Luckily they are $30 on eBay, so I replaced it again. I'm also on my second bulb on that one, but it's been sidelined for the time being, pending selling it off cheap to a friend, with full disclosure and a color wheel service warrantee, ha. No let me rant and rave and postulate and praise the Benq HT2060! I went with the HT2060 after researching the heck out of a sub $1500 projector. After my time and energy spent on bulbs and color wheels, I was very interested in LED or laser as a "permenant" light source. The added benefit of led running cooler (less hot) and no added warm up/cool down cycle were also perks that I didn't realize how much I'd appreciate. The resolution is 1080p, downcoded 4k, but it looks somehow better than 1080 and not quite 4k... there's something going on with this projector. I feel like they got half way, knew they couldn't claim it as native 4k, and just settled on calling it 1080p. It looks GREAT. The thing people write about with this model that got me across the "purchase" line, is the depth of contrast/black levels, the 96% color gamut, and HDR functionality. The picture on this bad boy puts the optoma 146x out to pasture. Everything is crispy, life-like, and even dark scenes are well-balanced and defined. The TRex attack in Jurassic Park is alive and well, and you can see every detail. I picked it up through Amazon, purchased from Adorama. Because they are a verified seller or whatever, I was still able to buy a warranty from Amazon. I paid $1250 plus $200 (war) and tax. Two weeks later the price was adjusted on Amazon down to $949 for a sale, and I was able to get the difference refunded. Great! My experience so far is summed up in two concrete statements: 1) I know now that contrast and color matter more to me than native 4k. I have a buddy who bought a comparable 4k bulb projector - viewsonic brand. It's shape and bright as hell! But... my set up looks better, by a combination of factors. 2) I'll never go back to bulbs. The LED color balance, brightness, lack of heat production, instant (3-5 seconds, comparable to a tv) on/off cycles were something I didn't know I was getting, and love. The life-cycle being 20k-30k hours instead of 3k-8k... that's the clincher right there, for me at least. Edit: native autocorrected to booked in the next to last paragraph.

I just did! Ive just rounded out my first month with the Benq ht2060 and I feel vindicated that 1080 has never looked so good, haha. The depth of color, the rich contrast and wealth of hdr10 content (thanks Disney+) have been a treat. I was really worried I would feel the lack of 4k content but so far it's smooth sailing.

I went with the 1080p Benq Ht2060 because the better black levels, contrast, and color. It's also LED and not lamp based. The 3550 was one I was contemplating over, but I've heard it's not as good as the 2060 at the things I mentioned. I've seen videos of the 3550 and in a light controlled room it looked pretty great for the price. I think you'd be happy with it.

HT2060 is the best bang for buck 1080P projector. As to if it works for your situation with throw, offset, light control, etc is something you will need to determine.

I got my benq HT2060 for $700 on adorama. it came with about 36 hours on it. I thoroughly enjoy it. I watch in a completely dark room on a 106" screen from about 9 feet. I don't mind not having 4k or DV, and have invested more in my sound than anything else. So, sub 800, and in a completely dark room, I think the Benq HT2060 is a good choice.

I have a 106 inch screen in my theater room. The room is 3.8m x 3.5m. The screen is on the 3.8 m wall. I could easily upgrade to a 110 inch screen, and probably should have just started with that. However I would hate projecting onto a white wall. I have the room color treated, made a huge difference. For 1,000, you're not getting 70/80 inch OLED. More like a 65 inch or you need to spend like 1500. my Ben Q HT2060 was $750 open box and the screen was $225. Room treatment was another $200. That's around $1200 and I really enjoy the look of projected films. I'm sitting 9+ish feet from the screen, so the FOV is about right. Like I said, 110 inch screen would be better.

I think the led and laser models are best for ease of use and longevity. Benq has some of the cheaper ones: the ht2060 is 1080p but seems pretty solid and the cheapest option id go for. The x3100i (i have an older model of this one, lots of hours no issues yet) and the x500 are the two that are a step up. There is a laser one too I think that is between those but I don't remember the model off the top of my head. Whatever you do make sure it fits your intended space, these models have limited image adjustment and keystone takes away a lot of the positives of these models. I also recommend a quality seller NOT amazon just in case you do need to deal with replacement/warranty stuff. A dedicated projector site will help you compare models easier too.

Hey man,your shortlist is actually really solid. You can tell you've already done plenty of homework, even if this stuff gets overwhelming fast 😂 The PX701-4K is the most balanced and budget-friendly option here. Really strong for gaming thanks to the low input lag, easy to ceiling-mount, and the auto keystone works fine. Color and contrast aren't on the level of pricier home-theater models, but for movies and games it's a safe pick. ProjectorCentral and The Hook Up both speak well of it. The XGIMI Horizon Ultra leans more toward movie watching and convenience. Dolby Vision and the Dual Light system give it noticeably better movie performance. Android TV and casting are smooth too. Just double-check that its mounting limitations work for your setup. The BenQ HT2060 is great if you're okay with 1080p. It has the best color and contrast of your list and is very home-theater focused. The tradeoff is that it's not 4K and brightness is only average. The XGIMI Horizon S Max gives you higher brightness and handles bright rooms better. Very living-room friendly with solid smart features, though the price climbs pretty high. If your room is bright, prioritize brightness first. An ALR screen can also help a lot with ambient light. And for input lag, checking independent reviews is always worth it since real-world numbers can be better than spec sheets.

if you can extend the budget a tiny bit i'd recommend the refurbished benq ht2060 for $830

Projectors last a long time, so spend the money on a good one now. I picked up a $750 1080p Benq, expecting to replace it within three years. It's been eight. I'm now willing to drop $5000 on an Epson LS12000 because I now know it will last me a decade. Silver Ticket screens are solid. Sure the Steward is better, but there's diminishing returns after a certain price. You can always upgrade your screen at a later date, but I doubt you'll feel the need.

HT2060 is the best bang for buck 1080P projector. As to if it works for your situation with throw, offset, light control, etc is something you will need to determine.

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Better to save a bit more and get something a bit higher quality, such as an open or refurbished BenQ HT2060 or similar than to buy some cheap Chinese projector, which is pretty much all you'll find under $400 brand new. You definitely won't find anything with a higher refresh rate. These cheaper projectors are plagued with issues like chromatic aberration, ghosting, poor build quality, fake 4K, etc.

Glittering kind of nailed this answer. Xgimi is a new name but they're a player now so I would not hesitate to consider one if it fits the bill. The ISSUE with most of these sub $1000 solid state models is they tend to offer really slick designs but lack usable lumens. If your goal is something small that you can take with you or setup in a hurry on a 'smaller' screen then it might be a good fit. But if your primary concern is image performance then I would make the argument that, below $1000 at least, bulb models are still the best bargain. Simply owing to their ability to buy out a LOT of light for not a lot of dough. There can obviously be exceptions but that's been generally good advice to follow. When it comes to projection, lumen output is one of the most important factors for choosing a model that fits your use case. Unfortunately, manufacturer lumen ratings are often hilariously inaccurate. Some brands advertise a lumen spec that is based on an antiquated or dubious test methodology. Others, even reputable brands, advertise a lumen output for a specific 'bright' or 'dynamic' picture mode that you would never actually use in real life as it looks so awful. Less reputable brands straight up fib. The Samsung Freestyle 2 you mentioned: 230 ANSI lumens and actual real world performance will be less. The Xgimi Mogo 3 is one of the brighter of these portable models at 450 ISO lumens. Performance should be pretty close to that mark. Contrast that with Epson HC1080 above. Rated lumens are 3400 ANSI which is a *bit generous. Still, in its most accurate picture mode it's producing over 2000 lumens. That's a massive amount of light and over 10X what the little Samsung produces. That will result in a vastly brighter image with more saturated color and better visible contrast all while being able to drive really large screens or compete with ambient light. Even an affordable solid state home theater projector like the BenQ HT2060- which used to be $1000 before the tariffs forced a price increase- BenQ rates it at 2200 ANSI, I got just under 1000 lumens calibrated. That's not especially bright but consider this is a model intended for dark theater use. It's STILL multiple times as bright as either of those little guys above.

I just did! Ive just rounded out my first month with the Benq ht2060 and I feel vindicated that 1080 has never looked so good, haha. The depth of color, the rich contrast and wealth of hdr10 content (thanks Disney+) have been a treat. I was really worried I would feel the lack of 4k content but so far it's smooth sailing.

Went from w1070 to HT2060 - try it, it's a huge upgrade

Isn't the 2060 supposed to have better picture quality? It's not 4K, but spec wise better in all other regards

Benq had one was amazing, cost 800 or so but you'll get a cheaper used one, had no issues and it looked really good native 1080p, it was a gaming one so low input lag too and I put an amazon fire stick into it to make it smart

The best home theater model under $1,000 is the BenQ HT2060. That said, there are several good models and decent brands around that price point. Their TH575 is nice, but uses a lamp and doesn't have the color saturation or quality of the 2060. There are more portable models, like those reviewed at The Hook Up (youtube) that you should check out (link below). The only thing I would completely avoid is ANY single panel LCD projector. They can look quite good, but their reliability tends to be quite poor and they can be super buggy. [https://youtu.be/jmmGQOSAReI?feature=shared](https://youtu.be/jmmGQOSAReI?feature=shared) Portable models tend to be much dimmer than full sized models like the HT2060 is. One of the few problems I have with The Hook Up is that he isn't here every day listening to the constant complaints (and I do mean constant) that people have about their cheap no-name single panel LCD projectors. So, I absolutely will call those a DO NOT BUY!!! I do own one, but bought it as a toy to play with, not as a serious projector for regular use in my home. It works fine for casual use.

I have a 106 inch screen in my theater room. The room is 3.8m x 3.5m. The screen is on the 3.8 m wall. I could easily upgrade to a 110 inch screen, and probably should have just started with that. However I would hate projecting onto a white wall. I have the room color treated, made a huge difference. For 1,000, you're not getting 70/80 inch OLED. More like a 65 inch or you need to spend like 1500. my Ben Q HT2060 was $750 open box and the screen was $225. Room treatment was another $200. That's around $1200 and I really enjoy the look of projected films. I'm sitting 9+ish feet from the screen, so the FOV is about right. Like I said, 110 inch screen would be better.

if you can extend the budget a tiny bit i'd recommend the refurbished benq ht2060 for $830

See if you can get a Benq HT2060. It is a LED model with with 500,000:1 contrast. LED are rated for 20,000 hours regular and 30,000 hours on ECO. My room is blacked out so I run at ECO mode at 40% brightness.

In BenQ's lineup I really like the HT2060 if it's sold there (that's the Us model number might be different elsewhere). It's around $1000 and only 1080p but it's a true HT projector- 4LED light source, excellent contrast with deep blacks (I measured 2000:1 native), superb OOTB color calibration and low input lag. It's 'dumb' display so you'll have to add your own streaming stick or sources but it has the best image quality of very nearly anything selling for around that price. It even has, gasp, lens shift and zoom! Which is very rare at this price point. I haven't reviewed the GP520 myself but I have heard good things. The 520 is a 'lifestyle' projector meant as a semi portable that can be easily moved from room to room and setup in mere seconds. It has fixed optics (no zoom or shift) but does feature a robust auto adjusting digital zoom/keystone feature. Only issue is using that on everyone of these lifestyle projectors does slightly increase input latency so placement might be a little trickier of you're after the lowest lag. The big deal about the 520 versos the 2060 I mentioned above is it's 4K. But it's also dimmer and with worse (read: average) contrast than the HT2060. I don't really think 4K is necessary on a 100" screen so I'd opt for the brighter, punchier image of the HT2060 assuming I wasn't after a semi portable. The GP520 is something I'd use in a bedroom or maybe even take outside for movies under the stars. The HT2060 is what I'd use in my theater or media room.

I'm not sure you will be happy with that budget. Even for a starter setup I would budget $1000 -1200 for the projector. I went with this one, which happens to also be the "budget home theater" pick. You could look for a used one, the LED light source would probably be just fine on a used one. For a screen, I got a Silver Ticket on Amazon for I think $200-300. This is my third projector and I'm looking for the fourth but it mostly (mostly) is satisfying in a dark room. It goes from spectacular to fairly disappointing (for dark scenes). [https://www.rtings.com/projector/reviews/benq/ht2060](https://www.rtings.com/projector/reviews/benq/ht2060)

the BenQ HT2060 is very, very good and can usually be found for around $1,000.

Good call on the Epson HC 980; that's a solid pick for your use case. If you want slightly better contrast and a touch of lens shift for easier placement, the BenQ HT2050A or HT2060 are great alternatives, but for simple nighttime streaming the HC 980 is a solid pick.

r/budgetprojectors It's pretty commonly accepted here that you're looking to drop $1000 USD at least for a new 1080p projector but if you're looking spend even less budgetprojectors should be able to help you. 50% off 4500€ should easily accommodate something like a Hisense C2 Ultra and a basic 100" screen. 75% off 4500€ would bring you down to a BenQ HT2060 and a basic 100" screen. What are you looking for in a projector? Resolution? Do you need an ultra short throw or is there space to accomodate a short or even standard throw projector?

BenQ HT2050 or the updated 2060. Not sure how much or how competitive you play games but I've had fun with some casual halo, star wars Squadrons, Morrowind and Skyrim on mine. They aren't 4k but they look great. Also keep an eye on the factory refurbished site for BenQ and Epson you can score some decent deals.

if you can get benq ht2060 get is even fore extra 200$

I can't say enough good about the Benq HT2060. I picked it up in June as my third projector in ten years. First I had a Benq WT770 ST (short throw, 720p resolution) followed by a very used Optoma HD146x (1080, standard throw, facebook marketplace). The short throw Benq still works well to this day and I use it for outdoor movie nights, having replaced the bulb once in its 7 year daily service. Albeit 720p resolution, the color balance and contrast are still really good for a ten+ year old projector which cost a scant $750 at the time of purchase. The Optoma came with a broken color wheel, which I replaced initially, then it broke again 10 months later. Luckily they are $30 on eBay, so I replaced it again. I'm also on my second bulb on that one, but it's been sidelined for the time being, pending selling it off cheap to a friend, with full disclosure and a color wheel service warrantee, ha. No let me rant and rave and postulate and praise the Benq HT2060! I went with the HT2060 after researching the heck out of a sub $1500 projector. After my time and energy spent on bulbs and color wheels, I was very interested in LED or laser as a "permenant" light source. The added benefit of led running cooler (less hot) and no added warm up/cool down cycle were also perks that I didn't realize how much I'd appreciate. The resolution is 1080p, downcoded 4k, but it looks somehow better than 1080 and not quite 4k... there's something going on with this projector. I feel like they got half way, knew they couldn't claim it as native 4k, and just settled on calling it 1080p. It looks GREAT. The thing people write about with this model that got me across the "purchase" line, is the depth of contrast/black levels, the 96% color gamut, and HDR functionality. The picture on this bad boy puts the optoma 146x out to pasture. Everything is crispy, life-like, and even dark scenes are well-balanced and defined. The TRex attack in Jurassic Park is alive and well, and you can see every detail. I picked it up through Amazon, purchased from Adorama. Because they are a verified seller or whatever, I was still able to buy a warranty from Amazon. I paid $1250 plus $200 (war) and tax. Two weeks later the price was adjusted on Amazon down to $949 for a sale, and I was able to get the difference refunded. Great! My experience so far is summed up in two concrete statements: 1) I know now that contrast and color matter more to me than native 4k. I have a buddy who bought a comparable 4k bulb projector - viewsonic brand. It's shape and bright as hell! But... my set up looks better, by a combination of factors. 2) I'll never go back to bulbs. The LED color balance, brightness, lack of heat production, instant (3-5 seconds, comparable to a tv) on/off cycles were something I didn't know I was getting, and love. The life-cycle being 20k-30k hours instead of 3k-8k... that's the clincher right there, for me at least. Edit: native autocorrected to booked in the next to last paragraph.

This projector has served me for many years and is fantastic. Probably the best sub 1k projector you can get. Just keep in mind you need space for it, like 8 feet at least to project.

I got my benq HT2060 for $700 on adorama. it came with about 36 hours on it. I thoroughly enjoy it. I watch in a completely dark room on a 106" screen from about 9 feet. I don't mind not having 4k or DV, and have invested more in my sound than anything else. So, sub 800, and in a completely dark room, I think the Benq HT2060 is a good choice.

Really love the Ht2060. Nevermind the low price and 'only' HD resolution- this model has better contrast than units costing thousands more. Actually, it's the highest native contrast I've ever measured on a DLP and that includes BenQ's own $3000 upgrade the HT4550i (which only manages around 2/3rds the performance in that metric). It also has really good built in sound but the picture it produces is good enough that it deserves a decent surround sound system. It has reference color right out of the box and even covers a decent chunk of the rec2020 color space. It's capable of 120Hz and a low 1 frame input latency so it's an ideal companion to a PS5 or modest gaming PC. Of course there are issues. It's not overly bright by today's standards- stick to around 100" or so and you'll have plenty of output for a bright punchy image. At 120" you'll probably want a decently controlled room and maybe some space between you and the screen to avoid the limitations of the HD pixel grid. It's also not the best HDR image I've seen. In fact, I'd avoid 4K/HDR altogether and treat this as an HD/SDR projector to get the best performance. It also, strangely, has poor motion handling which is really weird for a DLP. Certain darker midtones result in ghosting behind moving objects. This is really noticeable at 24Hz but improves significantly at 60Hz. At 120Hz it's perfect. My Ht4550i died I used it as an excuse and ended up moving my entire theater to a new space. In the process I got better space for sound but could only fit my old 100" screen (instead of the 120" I had paired to the 4550i). The plan was to use the 2060 until I found something better but... honestly.,. I think I'll stick with the 2060. Miss 4 K a bit but really enjoying the contrast. Only thing that comes close is BenQ's own X500i (which is short throw and won't work in my room) or the Epson LS1100 (which is $4000 and also the throw is too long andwon't work in my room).

I've got an HT2060. It's great for a dark home theater room within its price range. I never hear it running unless there is nothing playing. If you have $1600-2000 you can probably do better. From RTINGS: "The BenQ HT2060 is one of the best projectors at its price point, as it's significantly cheaper than the slightly better [BenQ X500i](https://www.rtings.com/projector/reviews/benq/x500i), although the latter is the better option for gamers due to its 1080p @ 240Hz and 4k @ 60Hz support. Still, HT2060 is a definite improvement over the [BenQ HT2050A](https://www.rtings.com/projector/reviews/benq/ht2050a), as it has better contrast, a wider color gamut, is much more accurate, supports HDR10, and has a Filmmaker Mode. It's also a better option than the similar [Optoma UHD35](https://www.rtings.com/projector/reviews/optoma/uhd35), even if the Optoma is brighter, as it offers better image quality overall."

I went with the 1080p Benq Ht2060 because the better black levels, contrast, and color. It's also LED and not lamp based. The 3550 was one I was contemplating over, but I've heard it's not as good as the 2060 at the things I mentioned. I've seen videos of the 3550 and in a light controlled room it looked pretty great for the price. I think you'd be happy with it.

I also have one of these (2060) -- it's a great value.

A great 1080p projector, like the BenQ HT2060, will often look better than low or mid-grade 4k projector. Many 4k projectors also use "pixel shifting" meaning they're natively playing 1080p video but quadrupling the pixels to 4k. You can easily get a refurbished HT2060 for under $1k. Look on Youtube or here on Reddit for reviews.

The TH575 is ancient. Someone recommended the x3100i, and the 2050/2060 are also excellent.

I think the led and laser models are best for ease of use and longevity. Benq has some of the cheaper ones: the ht2060 is 1080p but seems pretty solid and the cheapest option id go for. The x3100i (i have an older model of this one, lots of hours no issues yet) and the x500 are the two that are a step up. There is a laser one too I think that is between those but I don't remember the model off the top of my head. Whatever you do make sure it fits your intended space, these models have limited image adjustment and keystone takes away a lot of the positives of these models. I also recommend a quality seller NOT amazon just in case you do need to deal with replacement/warranty stuff. A dedicated projector site will help you compare models easier too.

The 2060 is very similar to the 2050 but doesn't need bumbs and has hdr and will accept 4k input (I believe). Both are very good. The 3550 has 4k pixels. It's not as bright so only good to 120" in a dim room. All three are solid options

I will second this. I have this BenQ paired with Panasonic UB820 and movies look amazing. The contrast is key.

Hey man,your shortlist is actually really solid. You can tell you've already done plenty of homework, even if this stuff gets overwhelming fast 😂 The PX701-4K is the most balanced and budget-friendly option here. Really strong for gaming thanks to the low input lag, easy to ceiling-mount, and the auto keystone works fine. Color and contrast aren't on the level of pricier home-theater models, but for movies and games it's a safe pick. ProjectorCentral and The Hook Up both speak well of it. The XGIMI Horizon Ultra leans more toward movie watching and convenience. Dolby Vision and the Dual Light system give it noticeably better movie performance. Android TV and casting are smooth too. Just double-check that its mounting limitations work for your setup. The BenQ HT2060 is great if you're okay with 1080p. It has the best color and contrast of your list and is very home-theater focused. The tradeoff is that it's not 4K and brightness is only average. The XGIMI Horizon S Max gives you higher brightness and handles bright rooms better. Very living-room friendly with solid smart features, though the price climbs pretty high. If your room is bright, prioritize brightness first. An ALR screen can also help a lot with ambient light. And for input lag, checking independent reviews is always worth it since real-world numbers can be better than spec sheets.

Ht2060 would be my choice.

For $1000 or less you're either getting the cheapest lamp based 4K unit or a pretty nice 1080p model and solid state (laser or LED) is probably on the table. My no. 1 recommendation for a $1000 model USED to be the BenQ HT2060. I say used to because the price has gone up since this tariff insanity. Assuming you can catch a sale or deal on a refurb the HT2060 would still be my top pick. The reason: image quality. It produces a bright, crisp, colorful image with one of the highest native contrast ratios of any projector under $5,000 (my $3000 4K projector produces around half the native contrast). It's 4LED so no bulbs to replace. 1080p/120Hz with 8-16ms of input latency and instantaneous pixel response which makes it perfect for even competitive gaming. The only negatives if you can call them negatives is it's not a portable or 'lifestyle' projector so it doesn't have built in streaming or a gimmicky gimbal mount. It's an honest-to-goodness home theater projector with optical zoom and lens shift. Though it does have pretty good built in sound if you're into that. I would recommend the H2060 for screen sizes of 90-120". Any larger and you might want a brighter projector which at this price probably means going bulb. The BenQ TH575 or Epson 1080 are good alternatives. Neither will have the contrast nor will either be as colorful as the 2060 but you'll get more output to push a larger screen or compete with more ambient light. The Epson in particular lacks the sharpness of the DLPs but is a certified light canon cable of driving enormous screens. https://www.avsforum.com/threads/benq-ht2060-4led-hdr-home-theater-gaming-projector-review-and-owners-thread.3270380/

I can vouch for the Benq HT2060. 150 inches of glorious picture and no bulb to ever replace. Got it direct from Benq for 819 new with free shipping. VERY satisfied!