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  • Avg. price: ~£2,100
  • ANSI lumens: 5000
  • Native panel resolution: 1024x768
  • Throw ratio: 1.64-1.88:1

BenQ SP870 review. Compare 85 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among projectors and if it is worth buying.

5.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best projectors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.0

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
5.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the projector's technical performance, covering eight key areas: image quality, brightness, contrast, connectivity, gaming features, smart features, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

42.0%

5.7

Image Quality

22.0%

5.0

Projection & Lens

12.0%

4.7

HDMI & Gaming

10.0%

5.1

Audio & Features

8.0%

2.2

Connectivity

6.0%

3.9

Design & Power

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.

When it matters: When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 5.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Input lag

    25.0%

    4.8

    Refresh rate

    20.0%

    5.8

    Output Resolution

    10.0%

    1.0

    HDR10 support

    10.0%

    2.0

    Audio output power

  • 4.7
    Portable

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.6

    Weight

    20.0%

    ?

    Has A Built-In Speaker

    15.0%

    1.0

    Bluetooth connectivity

    15.0%

    1.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    15.0%

    1.0

    Smart TV features

  • 4.5
    Home theatre

    Score components:

    30.0%

    5.8

    Output Resolution

    25.0%

    1.0

    HDR10 support

    20.0%

    1.0

    Dolby Vision support

    15.0%

    10

    ANSI lumens

    10.0%

    ?

    Audible noise

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £2,100

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Verdict

The BenQ SP870 is a high-brightness DLP projector designed for large venues and bright environments, featuring a powerful 5,000 ANSI lumens output and a native XGA (1024 x 768) resolution. Its core characteristics include a 2,000:1 contrast ratio, BrilliantColor technology for enhanced color vibrancy, and a 4:3 native aspect ratio that can be adjusted to 16:9. Main pros include its exceptional brightness which allows for clear viewing with the lights on, motorized zoom for flexible installation, and a wide array of connectivity options such as DVI-D, VGA, and Component video. However, its primary cons are a relatively short lamp life of approximately 2,000 hours in normal mode, a high power consumption of 510W, and a lack of native 1080p or 4K resolution.

Technical Specifications of BenQ SP870

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the projector's technical performance, covering eight key areas: image quality, brightness, contrast, connectivity, gaming features, smart features, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

42.0%

?

Image Quality

22.0%

?

Projection & Lens

12.0%

?

HDMI & Gaming

10.0%

?

Audio & Features

8.0%

?

Connectivity

6.0%

?

Design & Power

5.0
BenQ SP870 has a technical score of 4.99 points, which is lower than 84% of projectors.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.

When it matters: When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters: When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
1.0
BenQ SP870 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

5.0

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

3.8
BenQ SP870 has a quality-to-price ratio of 3.8 points, which is lower than 98.8% of products in this category.
ANSI lumens
What it is: Brightness output measured in ANSI lumens.
When it matters: When you watch with ambient light or on a large screen, higher brightness matters.

Importance: HIGH

5,000
BenQ SP870 reaches 5000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 92.8% of projectors and equal to 2.5% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
What it is: Ratio of brightest white to darkest black displayed by the projector.
When it matters: When you watch movies in a dark room, stronger contrast matters.

Importance: HIGH

2000:1
BenQ SP870 has a contrast ratio of 2000:1, lower than 71.1% of projectors and equal to 7.6% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
What it is: Native resolution of the display panel or imaging device.
When it matters: When picture sharpness matters enough that you want to know the projector's true native imaging resolution, not just supported input formats.

Importance: HIGH

1024x768
BenQ SP870 uses a native resolution of 1024x768, lower than 88.3% of projectors and equal to 5.5% of projectors.
Output Resolution
What it is: The resolution the projector can actually display through its imaging system.
When it matters: When you want to know the actual image detail the projector can put on screen rather than just the source format it accepts.

Importance: HIGH

1024x768
BenQ SP870 supports output resolution up to 1024x768, lower than 89.2% of projectors and equal to 5.5% of projectors.
Projection technology
What it is: Projection imaging technology used by the projector.
When it matters: When color character, contrast behavior, and overall image personality matter before you compare brightness alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Throw ratio
What it is: Ratio between projection distance and image width.
When it matters: When room size and screen size have to match properly instead of guessing whether the projector will fit the space.

Importance: MEDIUM

1.64-1.88:1
Min throw distance
What it is: Minimum distance required between projector and screen.
When it matters: When room depth is limited and you still need a large image from a short placement distance.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Max projection size
What it is: Maximum supported image size for projection, measured diagonally.
When it matters: When you want a cinema-size picture, maximum projection size matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

300 inch
BenQ SP870 supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.8% of projectors and equal to 38% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
What it is: Optical zoom capability expressed as a ratio.
When it matters: When projector placement is not ideal and you need optical zoom to frame the image correctly.

Importance: MEDIUM

1.15
BenQ SP870 offers a zoom ratio of 1.15, narrower than 85.7% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
What it is: Motorized control of the optical zoom function.
When it matters: When the projector position is fixed but screen size or framing still needs to be adjusted from a distance.

Importance: LOW

yes
BenQ SP870 has motorized zoom. 83.8% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
What it is: Time delay between input signal and displayed image, measured in milliseconds.
When it matters: When gaming responsiveness matters and you want controls to feel more immediate on fast titles.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
What it is: Automatically reduces input lag when gaming.
When it matters: When you play fast games, lower latency matters.

Importance: LOW

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Variable refresh rate (VRR)
What it is: Support for variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing.
When it matters: When gaming matters and you want the projector to handle variable frame rates with less tearing or stutter.

Importance: LOW

no
BenQ SP870 does not support VRR. 1.9% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
What it is: Version of the HDMI standard supported.
When it matters: When source devices push newer HDMI features, refresh rates, or bandwidth levels that older ports may limit.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Max HDMI bandwidth
What it is: Maximum bandwidth supported by HDMI inputs, measured in Gbps.
When it matters: When newer consoles, gaming PCs, or media boxes need more HDMI throughput than older projectors can handle.

Importance: LOW

10.2 Gbps
BenQ SP870 supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 52.1% of projectors and equal to 45.4% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
What it is: Number of available HDMI input ports.
When it matters: When you need a console, streamer, set-top box, and another source connected at the same time without swapping cables.

Importance: LOW

0
BenQ SP870 has 0 HDMI port/s, fewer than 96.9% of projectors and equal to 3.1% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Support for Wi-Fi network connectivity.
When it matters: When the projector should handle network features, updates, or streaming functions without needing wired Ethernet only.

Importance: LOW

no
BenQ SP870 does not support Wi-Fi. 52.7% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: Supported Wi-Fi standard version.
When it matters: When wireless stability and throughput matter for streaming, updates, or projector ecosystem features.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Support for Bluetooth wireless connectivity.
When it matters: When you plan to pair wireless speakers, headphones, remotes, or other accessories directly with the projector.

Importance: LOW

no
BenQ SP870 does not support Bluetooth. 50% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Supported Bluetooth version.
When it matters: When wireless accessory compatibility and connection quality matter beyond Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

N/A
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Smart TV features
What it is: Includes built-in Smart TV functions or operating system.
When it matters: When you prefer built-in apps and streaming convenience instead of adding an external media stick or box.

Importance: LOW

no
BenQ SP870 does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
What it is: The built-in software platform that runs the projector interface, streaming apps, and smart features.
When it matters: When you care about which apps are available, how modern the smart interface feels, and whether the projector includes a built-in streaming platform.

Importance: LOW

none
Android OS

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Dedicated smartphone app
What it is: Availability of a dedicated smartphone control app.
When it matters: When you want setup, input switching, or basic control handled from your phone without always reaching for a remote.

Importance: LOW

no
BenQ SP870 does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 35.6% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
What it is: Comes with a dedicated remote control for operation.
When it matters: When you want easier everyday control without extra gear, built-in convenience features matter.

Importance: LOW

yes
BenQ SP870 includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
What it is: Type of light source used by the projector.
When it matters: When maintenance expectations, startup behavior, brightness stability, and long-term running costs all matter in the buying decision.

Importance: LOW

lamp
BenQ SP870 uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 67.1% of projectors and equal to 33% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
What it is: Whether the projector uses a laser light source instead of a traditional lamp.
When it matters: When lower maintenance, faster startup, and a lamp-free light engine matter over the long term.

Importance: LOW

no
BenQ SP870 does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
What it is: Expected operational lifespan of the lamp in standard mode, measured in hours.
When it matters: When you care about running costs and maintenance intervals, light-source lifespan matters.

Importance: LOW

2000 hours
BenQ SP870 offers lamp life of 2000 hours, longer than 96.3% of projectors and equal to 3.3% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
What it is: Expected operational lifespan of the lamp in eco mode, measured in hours.
When it matters: When you care about running costs and maintenance intervals, light-source lifespan matters.

Importance: LOW

3,000 hours
BenQ SP870 offers eco-mode lamp life of 3000 hours, longer than 96.5% of projectors and equal to 2.2% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
What it is: Average power consumption during normal operation.
When it matters: When electricity use and heat output matter because the projector runs for long sessions or frequent daily use.

Importance: LOW

510 W
BenQ SP870 uses 510 W of power, more than 98% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
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BenQ SP870 vs the average projector

  • 2.27x brighter image
    BenQ SP870 has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (5,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    What it is: Brightness output measured in ANSI lumens.
    When it matters: When you watch with ambient light or on a large screen, higher brightness matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    BenQ SP870 has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (5,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.5,000 vs 2,200
  • Has motorized zoom
    BenQ SP870 has motorized zoom, while the average projector does not. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
    What it is: Motorized control of the optical zoom function.
    When it matters: When the projector position is fixed but screen size or framing still needs to be adjusted from a distance.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ SP870 has motorized zoom, while the average projector does not. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    BenQ SP870 has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
    What it is: Built-in stereo speakers for audio playback.
    When it matters: When casual use should include left-right sound without automatically adding an external audio setup.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ SP870 has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    BenQ SP870 has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    What it is: Number of analog audio input ports available.
    When it matters: When you connect several devices at the same time, port count matters.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ SP870 has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.1 vs 0
  • 50 inch larger image size
    BenQ SP870 has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    What it is: Maximum supported image size for projection, measured diagonally.
    When it matters: When you want a cinema-size picture, maximum projection size matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    BenQ SP870 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
  • 0.08 inch larger DMD chip
    BenQ SP870 has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.6 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    What it is: Size of the DMD chip, measured in inches.
    When it matters: When fine image detail matters and you want more hardware context behind how sharp the picture may look on a large screen.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ SP870 has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.6 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.0.55 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • Includes VGA
    BenQ SP870 includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 43.1% of projectors include VGA input.
    What it is: Presence of a VGA connector for analog video input.
    When it matters: When older laptops, PCs, or legacy AV hardware still need an analog video input path.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ SP870 includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 43.1% of projectors include VGA input.
  • Includes DVI
    BenQ SP870 includes DVI input, while the average projector does not. 7.8% of projectors include DVI input.
    DVI-D input.
    What it is: Availability of a DVI connector for digital video input.
    When it matters: When you still use older PCs or AV gear, legacy connections matter.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ SP870 includes DVI input, while the average projector does not. 7.8% of projectors include DVI input.
  • 2.27x brighter image
    BenQ SP870 has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (5,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
  • 0.08 inch larger DMD chip
    BenQ SP870 has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.6 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
  • Has motorized zoom
    BenQ SP870 has motorized zoom, while the average projector does not. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
  • 50 inch larger image size
    BenQ SP870 has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
  • Includes VGA
    BenQ SP870 includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 43.1% of projectors include VGA input.
  • Includes DVI
    BenQ SP870 includes DVI input, while the average projector does not. 7.8% of projectors include DVI input.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    BenQ SP870 has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    BenQ SP870 has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.

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Connectivity
Audio & Features
  • No HDR10 support
    BenQ SP870 does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.3% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Low native resolution
    BenQ SP870 has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1024x768 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
  • Lower output resolution
    BenQ SP870 supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1024x768 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    BenQ SP870 has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    BenQ SP870 has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
  • No 3D support
    BenQ SP870 does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D playback.
    No supported 3D playback format is stated.
  • 0.15 2x narrower zoom range
    BenQ SP870 has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.2 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
  • 5 degrees less vertical keystone correction
    BenQ SP870 offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (25 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    BenQ SP870 has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
  • Old HDCP version
    BenQ SP870 has Old HDCP version than the average projector (1.1 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
  • 2 fewer HDMI ports
    BenQ SP870 has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (0 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
  • No Wi-Fi support
    BenQ SP870 does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.6% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • 60% weaker audio output
    BenQ SP870 has a lower audio output power than the average projector (4 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
  • Basic light source
    BenQ SP870 has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
  • 18,000 hours shorter lamp life
    BenQ SP870 has a lower lamp life than the average projector (2,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
  • 5 dB louder eco mode
    BenQ SP870 has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (33 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
  • 276.1 W higher power use
    BenQ SP870 uses more power than the average projector (510 W vs 233.9 W). The average projector uses 233.9 W of power.
  • 17,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    BenQ SP870 has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (3,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
  • 58.1% heavier weight
    BenQ SP870 is heavier than the average projector (4.9 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
  • 4.5 W higher standby power
    BenQ SP870 uses more standby power than the average projector (5 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
  • 14 older model
    BenQ SP870 was released earlier than the average projector (2,007 vs 2,021). The average projector was released in 2,021.
    December 2007
  • 75.5 mm wider body
    BenQ SP870 is wider than the average projector (375 mm vs 299.5 mm). The average projector has a width of 299.5 mm.
  • No HDR10 support
    BenQ SP870 does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.3% of projectors support HDR10.
    What it is: Support for HDR10 high dynamic range standard.
    When it matters: When you want the projector to handle mainstream HDR movie and streaming content instead of standard dynamic range only.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    BenQ SP870 does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.3% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Basic light source
    BenQ SP870 has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    What it is: Type of light source used by the projector.
    When it matters: When maintenance expectations, startup behavior, brightness stability, and long-term running costs all matter in the buying decision.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ SP870 has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.lamp vs laser
  • Lower output resolution
    BenQ SP870 supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1024x768 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    What it is: The resolution the projector can actually display through its imaging system.
    When it matters: When you want to know the actual image detail the projector can put on screen rather than just the source format it accepts.

    Importance: HIGH

    BenQ SP870 supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1024x768 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.1024x768 vs 1920x1080
  • Low native resolution
    BenQ SP870 has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1024x768 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    What it is: Native resolution of the display panel or imaging device.
    When it matters: When picture sharpness matters enough that you want to know the projector's true native imaging resolution, not just supported input formats.

    Importance: HIGH

    BenQ SP870 has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1024x768 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.1024x768 vs 1920x1080
  • 2 fewer HDMI ports
    BenQ SP870 has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (0 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    What it is: Number of available HDMI input ports.
    When it matters: When you need a console, streamer, set-top box, and another source connected at the same time without swapping cables.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ SP870 has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (0 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.0 vs 2
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    BenQ SP870 has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    What it is: Number of bits per color channel for color depth.
    When it matters: When you care about accurate tones and refined image quality, color precision matters.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ SP870 has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    BenQ SP870 has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    What it is: Maximum bandwidth supported by HDMI inputs, measured in Gbps.
    When it matters: When newer consoles, gaming PCs, or media boxes need more HDMI throughput than older projectors can handle.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ SP870 has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • No Wi-Fi support
    BenQ SP870 does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.6% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
    What it is: Support for Wi-Fi network connectivity.
    When it matters: When the projector should handle network features, updates, or streaming functions without needing wired Ethernet only.

    Importance: LOW

    BenQ SP870 does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.6% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
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What customers like about BenQ SP870?

  • High brightness (5000 ANSI lumens) makes it effective for use in well-lit rooms with lights on.
  • Good value for the price, offering high lumen output at a cost-effective point.
  • Produces clear and sharp video quality, capable of filling large rooms with 100+ people.
  • DLP technology provides better performance and brightness compared to older LCD models.
  • Features include motorized zoom, stereo speakers, and a variety of connectivity options like DVI and VGA.

What customers dislike about BenQ SP870?

  • Reported reliability issues with bulbs dimming or blowing prematurely, sometimes within 6-8 months.
  • Issues with 'purple blobs' appearing on images after relatively short usage periods.
  • Potential hardware failures, such as the video out port stopping working shortly after purchase.
  • Relatively short lamp life (2000 hours) compared to modern laser or LED alternatives.
  • High power consumption during operation (510W) and a larger, heavier build than many modern portables.

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