BenQ W1080ST

image quality, price, usability, design, noise

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

image quality, noise, price, usability, size

95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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.

That said, if you don't see rainbow artifacts easily or don't mind seeing them, the BenQ W1080ST is worth considering, particularly if you don't plan to connect to a computer with a digital connection or can confirm beforehand that it will work with...

Offers unusual short throw lens, sits about half the distance from the screen as most others, great for people to not walk through the image ; One of the brightest 2D and 3D projectors (calibrated) that we've reviewed under $2,000 ; For those rainbow...

Biggest nuisance is the lack of a working Color Saturation control when the source is HDMI ; Black level performance is good for the price but no match for serious "ultra high contrast" projectors ; 3D glasses could really be lighter and more...

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.

Offers unusual short throw lens, sits about half the distance from the screen as most others, great for people to not walk through the image, One of the brightest 2D and 3D projectors (calibrated) that we’ve reviewed under $2,000, For those rainbow...

Offers unusual short throw lens, sits about half the distance from the screen as most others, great for people to not walk through the image, One of the brightest 2D and 3D projectors (calibrated) that we’ve reviewed under $2,000, For those rainbow...

With its relatively compact size, short throw lens, clearly labeled and spaced inputs, on-unit control buttons, remote control, and comprehensive operating menu the W1080ST is an easy projector to place and set up.

Awesome value ; Short-throw lens is a great addition to the projector market ; Surprisingly good all-round picture quality

Very minor rainbow effect ; No vertical image shift ; Dark 3D scenes lack a little depth

Connections include two HDMIs, in addition to which the W1080ST also delivers 3D via the DLP Link system. It promises to do so very punchily too, thanks to a claimed brightness of 2000 ANSI Lumens. The only pity is that you don’t get any 3D glasses...

Bright, clear picture ; Punchy highlights ; Deep, subtle blacks ; Good detail ; Easy to set up

Colours could be subtler ; 3D glasses not included

There’s plenty to like about the BenQ W1080ST. Its bright, sharp picture is exciting to watch, and the colours are certainly eye-catching (if sometimes a little too vivid).

REMOTE CONTROL This remote might not be the prettiest looking controller we’ve set eyes on but it does its job relatively well. It is on the smaller and slimmer side, so misplacing it easily can’t be ruled out. Buttons protrude too much from the...

BenQ has crafted a versatile projector that's capable of beaming almost anything you can hook up at a short range, and at a high quality too. If you get excited for movie nights at home, the W1080ST could be the perfect addition to watching your...