In this BenQ HT3050 review, I wanted to take a look at a brilliant, new-age projector with boundless possibilities. And I don’t exaggerate its value!
Let’s talk about BenQ HT3050 specs. It has 1080p native resolution, nicely hidden focus knob with high ridges along with a zoom knob, and up/down lens shift - everything positioned well in one compartment. Indicators for the lamp life, power and temperature are built in the front panel. I was also very satisfied with its connectivity - the projector has 2x HDMI, 12V trigger, Type-A, and Mini-B USB inputs, two computer inputs, and audio in/out.
BenQ HT3050 Pros and Cons
Pros
- Short-throw projector - able to display 100'' image on the distance of just 8.4'
- 1.3x zoom and vertical lens shift make it very easy to set up
- Colors can be seen as a director envisioned - a true cinematic experience
- Quiet fan, which means you won’t be distracted when watching favorite movies
- Black levels on the top, with no rainbow effects
- Adequate 3D support
- Reliable construction
Cons
- The bulb burns out, so you need to replace it quite often
- Manual lens shift slider is a bit bulky and hard to move
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Common features
Product
BenQ HT3050
Model
HT3050
Brand
BenQ
Reviews
209
Resolution
Native resolution
1920 x 1080
Max resolution (resized)
1920 x 1200
Resolution abbreviation
Full HD
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
60-180
Projection distance, m/ft
1.5 - 5.9/3.2 - 16.4
Aspect ratio
16:9
Brightness, lumens
2000
Contrast ratio
15000:1
Throw ratio range
1.15:1 - 1.5:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
Projection system
DLP
Noise level, dBA
29
Power consumption, W
330
Features
Remote control
HDR
3D
Security
password protection
Projection method
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
Wireless connection
optional
Additional features
has not
Lamp
Lamp type, W
240
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
3500
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
5000
Connectivity
HDMI
2
VGA input
1
Composite video input (RCA)
1
Audio input (RCA)
1
Audio input (3.5mm)
0
Audio output (3.5mm)
1
SPDIF (optical)
0
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
MHL
RS-232
1
12V trigger
1
USB
1
USB (service)
1
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
10
Sound type
stereo
Lens
F-number
2.59 - 2.87
Focal length, mm
16.88 - 21.8
Lens shift, %
vertical +/- 10
Zoom ratio
1.3x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
30
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
30
Operating temperature
Min, C/F
5/41
Max, C/F
35/95
User manual
Manual
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, сm/inches
38.5 x 12.7 x 27/14.98 x 4.79 x 10.91
Weight, kg/pounds
3.6/8.1
Other
Release year
2015
