Shortthrow lens: 2.16metrewide image from 1.5 metres away, No crosstalk (overlapping 2D images) in 3D mode, Faithful colours in Standard mode, Higherthanaverage contrast ratio (1,360:1 measured on our 1% white test card), Very little rainbow effect, Low i
Fan noise, Small remote control without backlighting, No lens shift, No motion interpolation
The W1080ST has all the same advantages as the W1070 (faithful colours, high contrast, flawless 3D...) and adds a short-throw lens that allows it to project an over two-metre-wide image from just 1.5 metres away. In other words, another home run from BenQ...
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).It faces tough competition from the Epson EH-TW5910, though, which only costs a han...
Abstract: My whole life I've dreamed of having a projector, but given the size of my house, and the realities of the world, it's just never been in the cards. I just didn't have enough room in the house to allow for a proper throw distance with an image appreciably...
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
The W1080ST is arguably the niftiest projector yet in BenQ's apparent mission to bring quality home cinema to all. Great pictures and a potentially hugely useful short-throw lens make its £799 asking price look like a steal....
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....
