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BenQ HT2060 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£880Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2300Throw ratio:1.15-1.5:1Lamp life:20000 hours

BenQ HT2060 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications, 12 expert and video reviews and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

BenQ HT2060
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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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▲ Better than 58% of models
Score components

35%

6.9

Technical score

30%

6.9

List score

25%

8.3

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

▲Better than 58% of projectors
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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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▼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

▼Worse than 57%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

42%

7.9

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

7.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.5

Audio & Features

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

6.0

Design & Power

▲Better than 68%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 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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▲ Better than 51% of models

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (12)
10 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each 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.
▲Better than 51%
6.9

List score

List score
6.9/ 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.
Lists with this model (2)
List score: in 2 of 108 lists (2%)
▲Better than 87%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the BenQ HT2060

Based on 9 · 2

Reviewers praise its gaming chops, rich color and deep blacks, but say it lacks brightness and the built-in apps disappoint.
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Technical Specifications of projector BenQ HT2060

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components:

42%

7.9

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

7.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.5

Audio & Features

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

6.0

Design & Power

6.9
Reviews score
8.3
List score
6.9
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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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▼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

6.8
ANSI lumens
2,300
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 2,300 ANSI lumens, brighter than 50.6% of projectors and equal to 0.9% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
500,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 500000:1, higher than 82.5% of projectors and equal to 1.8% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
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.
Supports 4K input.
Projection technology
DLP
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.15-1.5:1
Min throw distance
0.91 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.91 m, shorter than 62.4% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.5% of projectors and equal to 38% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.3
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.3, wider than 42.5% of projectors and equal to 14.4% 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
8.3 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 8.3 ms, lower than 86.8% of projectors and equal to 1.2% of projectors.
At 1080P/120Hz.
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
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 46.1% of projectors and equal to 35.9% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 48.9% of projectors and equal to 39.7% of projectors.
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What reviewers say
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
?
Bluetooth version
N/A
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What reviewers say
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.
Backlit remote included.
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What reviewers say
Light source type
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.6% of projectors and equal to 39.9% of projectors.
4LED.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 35.2% of projectors and equal to 25.8% of projectors.
LED light source life.
Lamp life (eco mode)
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 64% of projectors and equal to 31.9% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
220 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 220 W of power, less than 50.8% of projectors and equal to 1.1% of projectors.
Typical power draw.
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What reviewers say

BenQ HT2060 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • 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
  • 18.7 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (8.3 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/120Hz.
    8.3 ms vs 27 ms
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
    dual 5W speaker.
  • Has S/PDIF output
    This projector supports S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 16.6% of projectors support S/PDIF output.
    Optical S/PDIF.
  • 0.18 inch larger DMD chip
    This projector has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.7 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.65 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • 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.
    At 1080p.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 12.2% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 51% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (12)
    10 reviews: 8 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each 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.
    8.3 vs 7.4
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.2% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • 0.18 inch larger DMD chip
    This projector has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.7 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.65 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • 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.
    At 1080p.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • 2 more recent release
    This projector was released more recently than the average projector (2023 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    April 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • 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
  • 10 degrees more horizontal correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers horizontal keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • 0.1 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.9 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.91 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 18.7 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (8.3 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/120Hz.
    8.3 ms vs 27 ms
  • Has S/PDIF output
    This projector supports S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 16.6% of projectors support S/PDIF output.
    Optical S/PDIF.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
    dual 5W speaker.
  • 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
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    LED light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    4LED.
    led vs laser
  • 54 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (10 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    10 % vs 64 %
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    Higher-resolution input is downscaled to the native image.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No sleep timer
    This projector does not have a sleep timer, while the average projector does. 82.4% of projectors have one.
  • 9.2% lower list score
    List score
    6.9/ 10
    ✕
    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.
    Lists with this model (2)
    List score: in 2 of 108 lists (2%)
    6.9 vs 7.6
  • 2 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (33 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    33 dB vs 31 dB
  • 69 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (366 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    366 mm vs 297 mm
  • 9.2% lower list score
    List score
    6.9/ 10
    ✕
    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.
    Lists with this model (2)
    List score: in 2 of 108 lists (2%)
    6.9 vs 7.6
  • 54 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (10 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    10 % vs 64 %
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    Higher-resolution input is downscaled to the native image.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 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 sleep timer
    This projector does not have a sleep timer, while the average projector does. 82.4% of projectors have one.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    4LED.
    led vs laser
  • 2 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (33 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    33 dB vs 31 dB
  • 69 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (366 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    366 mm vs 297 mm
  • 20.8% heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (3.6 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    3.6 kg vs 2.98 kg

Video reviews

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

9.0
The Daingeon
≈ estimated
16/05/2023
Unboxing and review · picture, HDR gaming and movie tests
Verdict
BenQ HT2060 is a strong, affordable starter projector with excellent black levels and a fast 120 Hz gaming mode.
9.0
EBPMAN Tech Reviews
≈ estimated
02/03/2023
Hands-on review · picture, audio, setup and streaming tests
Verdict
BenQ HT2060 is a 1080p projector that performs very well, with vivid colors and surprisingly loud audio.
Overview video
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.2
cnet.com
✓ explicit
06/04/2023
Hands-on test · Side-by-side view
Verdict
The BenQ HT2060 delivers lifelike color and good 1080p contrast, with an LED light that never needs a lamp swap, but its brightness is only average.
9.5
hometheaterhifi.com
≈ estimated
09/10/2023
Lab test · HDR and contrast
Verdict
The BenQ HT2060 is a strong 1080p pick for HDR films in dark rooms, with contrast nearing 3,500:1 in SmartEco mode.
8.0
tomsguide.com
✓ explicit
19/12/2023
Hands-on test · Gaming and setup
Verdict
The BenQ HT2060 suits dark-room movies and gaming, with strong contrast and flexible placement, though its brightest mode looks poor.
9.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
26/12/2023
Hands-on test · Color and HDR
Verdict
The BenQ HT2060 has excellent picture quality for home use, with strong black levels and natural skin tones, though it is not the sharpest 1080p projector.
8.6
techgearlab.com
✓ explicit
22/03/2024
Lab test · Home cinema projector
Verdict
The BenQ HT2060 suits dark-room movie watching with a crisp picture, but it is too dim for bright rooms and lacks streaming apps.
7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
30/09/2024
Hands-on test · 1080p home theater
Verdict
The BenQ HT2060 suits dark-room viewers who watch mostly 1080p SDR, but its HDR movies look darker and duller.
8.0
projectorcentral.com
✓ explicit
17/04/2024
Lab test · Full HD projector
Verdict
The BenQ HT2060 is a sharp, low-latency 1080p projector for dark rooms, with HDR support but no built-in smart features.
8.3
gadgetreview.com
✓ explicit
06/03/2024
Hands-on test · Short-throw 1080p
Verdict
The BenQ HT2060 suits dark-room movie watching with accurate colors, but it's too dim for bright rooms and has no smart features.
6.7
rtings.com
✓ explicit
25/03/2025
Lab test · Home theater use
Verdict
The BenQ HT2060 suits accurate movie viewing in dark rooms, but it isn't bright enough for rooms with the lights on.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about BenQ HT2060

  • Excellent native contrast and deep black levels for its class
  • High out-of-the-box color accuracy with dedicated Filmmaker Mode
  • Low input lag (8.3ms at 1080p/120Hz) making it great for gaming
  • LED light source provides a long 30,000-hour lifespan without lamp replacements
  • Flexible setup with 1.3x zoom and vertical lens shift
  • Surprisingly good built-in 5W stereo speakers
  • Quiet operation and fast boot/shutdown times

What customers don't like about BenQ HT2060

  • Limited to 1080p native resolution (no 4K pixel shifting)
  • Relatively low brightness (800-900 ANSI lumens measured), making it best for dark rooms only
  • HDR performance can appear darker or less vibrant than standard SDR content
  • Some users report visible rainbow artifacts typical of single-chip DLP projectors
  • Lack of integrated smart platform or built-in streaming apps
  • No HDMI ARC/eARC support for easy high-quality external audio return
  • Small vertical lens shift range (+/- 10%) compared to higher-end models

Verdict

The BenQ HT2060 is a 1080p HDR home theater projector featuring a 4LED light source that delivers 2,300 ANSI lumens of brightness and a substantial 500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Key characteristics include 98% Rec.709 color coverage, support for HDR10 and HLG content, and a 0.65-inch DLP chip that enhances black levels and shadow detail. Its primary advantages are a long-lasting light source rated for up to 30,000 hours, low input lag for gaming (8.3ms at 1080p/120Hz), and installation flexibility provided by a 1.3x zoom and vertical lens shift. However, notable drawbacks include its limited native 1080p resolution in a 4K market, the potential for visible rainbow artifacts, and performance that is best suited for dark rooms rather than well-lit environments.

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