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BenQ HT1070A review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£530Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2200Throw ratio:1.37-1.64:1Lamp life:4500 hours

BenQ HT1070A Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

BenQ HT1070A
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.8

Technical score

30%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.5

Reviews score

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 53% of projectors
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

â–²Better than 64%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

6.8

Image Quality

22%

4.7

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.7

Audio & Features

8%

5.2

Connectivity

6%

4.8

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 79%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

7.8

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
5 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 70%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the BenQ HT1070A

Based on 5 · 1

Reviewers praise its picture and colors, but everyone agrees the built-in speakers are weak and the remote is frustrating.
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Ranked #378 of 985 models in Projectors (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of projector BenQ HT1070A

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

42%

6.8

Image Quality

22%

4.7

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.7

Audio & Features

8%

5.2

Connectivity

6%

4.8

Design & Power

5.8
Reviews score
8.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

7.3
ANSI lumens
2,200
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 2,200 ANSI lumens, brighter than 46.2% of projectors and equal to 4.3% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
15,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 15000:1, higher than 54% of projectors and equal to 2.9% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 25.9% of projectors and equal to 42.3% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.37-1.64:1
Min throw distance
2.2 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 2.2 m, longer than 96.5% of projectors.
Max projection size
?
Zoom ratio
1.2
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.2, narrower than 59.8% of projectors and equal to 21.6% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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What reviewers say
Input lag
33 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 33 ms, higher than 55.4% of projectors and equal to 1.9% of projectors.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54% of projectors and equal to 35.7% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
?
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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What reviewers say
Light source type
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 66.5% of projectors and equal to 33.5% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
4,500 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 4,500 hours, longer than 75.8% of projectors and equal to 3% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
10,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 10,000 hours, longer than 64.8% of projectors and equal to 9.7% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
252 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 252 W of power, more than 56.1% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Typical power draw.
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BenQ HT1070A vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 14.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    â–² Better than 70% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    5 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.5 vs 7.4
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (15000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    15,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 14.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 70% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    5 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.5 vs 7.4
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (15000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    15,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 1.19 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (2.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    2.2 m vs 1.0055 m
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • 80% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (2 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 W vs 10 W
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 4 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2017 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    September 2017
    2017 vs 2021
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (96% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    96% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 1.19 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (2.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    2.2 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 0.1 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.2 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.2 vs 1.3
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • More outdated HDCP support
    This projector supports an older HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2).
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • 6 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (33 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    33 ms vs 27 ms
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • 80% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (2 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 W vs 10 W
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • 15,500 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (4,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    4,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 10,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (10,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    10,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 1 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (29 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    29 dB vs 28 dB

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Chris Majestic
≈ estimated
20/10/2017
Comparison review · colour, brightness and audio
Verdict
The BenQ HT1070A offers good value for the money and is the more accurate pick for living rooms.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
projectorcentral.com
✓ explicit
03/04/2018
Lab test · Home theater projector
Verdict
The BenQ HT1070A is a bright, accurate home theater projector for dark rooms and 3D, but its tiny speaker and 33 ms input lag hold it back.
9.5
hometheaterhifi.com
≈ estimated
08/11/2017
Lab test · 3D home theater
Verdict
The BenQ HT1070A is a strong 3D projector with accurate color once tuned, though its default picture looks too cool and flat.
9.6
techgearlab.com
✓ explicit
03/08/2018
Lab test · Mid-range home theater
Verdict
The BenQ HT1070A is a strong mid-range projector for movies in a dark room, but it is dim for presentations and needs external speakers.
9.0
techguysmartbuy.com
≈ estimated
29/11/2017
Long-term use · Home projector
Verdict
The BenQ HT1070A is a sharp 1080p projector for a first home setup, though its built-in audio needs an external system.
9.0
theguycornernyc.com
≈ estimated
08/10/2017
Long-term use · Sports and movies
Verdict
The BenQ HT1070A is easy to set up, and its Sport mode makes live games look bright and clear, but it needs separate speakers.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about BenQ HT1070A

  • Exceptional 1080p image quality with vibrant, accurate colors right out of the box.
  • Great value for money, often performing as well as more expensive mid-range models.
  • Extremely easy and intuitive setup process for both tabletop and ceiling mounts.
  • Effective 3D support with customizable settings and minimal crosstalk.
  • Compact and lightweight design (approx. 5.6 lbs), making it relatively portable for different locations.
  • Quiet fan operation in standard viewing modes compared to competitors in its price bracket.

What customers don't like about BenQ HT1070A

  • Weak and anemic 2W internal mono speaker that is insufficient for most viewing environments.
  • Lack of modern smart features like built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or MHL support.
  • Noticeable light spill from the projector body that can be distracting in dark rooms.
  • No vertical or horizontal lens shift, which limits physical placement flexibility.
  • Low measured brightness (approx. 1500 lumens) compared to manufacturer claims, making it less ideal for rooms with high ambient light.
  • Tiny, non-backlit remote control that is difficult to use in dark home theater settings.

Verdict

The BenQ HT1070A is a versatile 1080p Full HD DLP projector designed for budget home cinemas, featuring a 2200 ANSI lumen brightness and a 15,000:1 contrast ratio. It is notable for its CinematicColor technology, providing 96% coverage of the Rec.709 color space for high color accuracy, and a 6x speed RGBRGB color wheel that minimizes rainbow effects. Main advantages include its easy setup with a 1.2x zoom, vertical keystone correction, and a long lamp life of up to 10,000 hours in SmartEco mode. It also supports full 3D content and offers specialized picture modes for sports and cinema. However, its primary drawbacks include a very weak 2W internal speaker, the lack of MHL or wireless connectivity, and an input lag of 33ms which, while acceptable for casual use, may be less ideal for competitive gaming.

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