Good 4K HDR performance, Works well for movies, TV shows and gaming, Easy to use remote control
No Dolby Vision support, Only 1 HDCP 2.2 input
The BenQ W1700 is a worthy contender for those looking to invest in a 4K HDR projector. It has great performance with 4K HDR content as well as 1080p content. It can work well for gaming as well. The only downside is that its black levels and contrast per...
Sharp 4K output, Great HDR performance, Upscaling works well
Unimpressive black levels,
For what it's priced at, the BenQ W1700 impressed us. It's a bit Spartan when it comes to frills such as USB media playback, wireless connectivity, or even Dolby Vision support. But its core performance is rock solid. Black levels were a bit disappointing...
Sharp and crisp picture, Balanced colour range, Impressive upscaler, Easy to use, Small size,
Not as punchy as we would like, Motion could be smoother,
Make no mistake, this is a good projector for the money. Skin tones are balanced, there's a good level of detail, and its upscaler is of a reasonable quaility that means even your DVD library won't go to waste.There are a few aspects that we'd like to see...
Offers 8.3 million pixels on screen, Image is sharp when set up correctly with difficult focus control, Tracks Rec.709 colour well in calibrated mode, Decent greyscale and gamma out of the box, Good motion, Decent input lag for gaming
Mediocre black levels, Lighter edge surrounding the image, Doesn't cover the wide colour gamut, Colour performance poor out of the box to Rec.709, HDR performance offers no visible step up on normal modes, Noisy even in SmartEco mode
There is no such thing as the perfect display and this will always be true when talking about consumer devices. Each different technology has its pros and cons, from OLED to LCD TVs and from LCD, LCOS and DLP projectors, it is the same. You then have to c...
Offers 8.3 million pixels on screen, Image is sharp when set up correctly with difficult focus control, Tracks Rec.709 colour well in calibrated mode, Decent greyscale and gamma out of the box, Good motion, Decent input lag for gaming
Mediocre black levels, Lighter edge surrounding the image, Doesn't cover the wide colour gamut, Colour performance poor out of the box to Rec.709, HDR performance offers no visible step up on normal modes, Noisy even in SmartEco mode
There is no such thing as the perfect display and this will always be true when talking about consumer devices. Each different technology has its pros and cons, from OLED to LCD TVs and from LCD, LCOS and DLP projectors, it is the same. You then have to c...
Excellent 4K performance, superb value for what you pay for, great colours on both SDR and HDR footage,
Needs more HDMI ports, no 3D glasses out of the box
The BenQ W1700 4K HDR projector hits an interesting sweet spot. For just under 8 grand, you're getting a solid 4K projector that supports HDR content and offers darned good performance on all fronts.Nitpickers will find things to quibble about but the poi...
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Published: 2018-01-21, Author: Victor , review by: t3me.com
Excellent image quality especially on 4K HDR, Cheaper price compared to the competition, Lightweight and easy to use and configure,
We have found out that the BenQ W1700 4K Projector is a fantastic product to use if you want to get that excellent home cinema experience. While it provides you with outstanding performance for watching movies on the big screen, it also brings your gaming...
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Published: 2018-04-23, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Affordable, impressive quality for the price, HDR10 compatible, easy to set up, compact unit
Black levels and 4K upscaling could be better
The BenQ W1700 4K projector certainly offers a lot of bang for your buck and gives the more expensive models a good run for their money.User Rating Be the first one! Related PostsOne For All HDMI Sender review – stream your sources to another TVSony VPL...
Abstract: April 9th 2018True 4K projector price has become affordable under $2,500.00If you're after high end 4K check out the BenQ W110004K Performance ++ budget-friendly!Purchase from AIM linkThe W1700 comes fully loaded with true 8.3 megapixel true UHD 4K resolu...
