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BenQ W1300 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£880Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2000Throw ratio:1.39-2.09:1Lamp life:3500 hours

BenQ W1300 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 8 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

BenQ W1300
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%

6.0

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%

8.3

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

â–¼Worse than 52% of projectors
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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%

5.9

Price

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6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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%

6.7

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

5.2

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 74%
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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80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

8.1

Popularity

Grades by review (8)
8 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 51%
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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.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the BenQ W1300

Based on 7

Flexible placement with lens shift and plenty of brightness, but fan noise and weak black levels draw complaints.
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Technical Specifications of projector BenQ W1300

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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%

6.7

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

5.2

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Design & Power

6.0
Reviews score
8.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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%

5.9

Price

6.7
ANSI lumens
2000
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 2000 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 54% of projectors and equal to 5% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
10,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 10000:1, lower than 50.1% of projectors and equal to 7.4% 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
1.39-2.09:1
Min throw distance
?
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
1.5
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.5, wider than 58% of projectors and equal to 3.4% 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
?
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
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 51.2% of projectors and equal to 46.5% of projectors.
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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.
UHP 240W.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
3,500 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 3,500 hours, longer than 88.5% of projectors and equal to 3.3% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
6,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 6,000 hours, longer than 78.8% of projectors and equal to 7.3% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
290 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 290 W of power, more than 66.4% of projectors and equal to 1.1% of projectors.
Typical power draw.
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What reviewers say

BenQ W1300 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 3 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (3 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Includes RCA stereo input.
    3 vs 0
  • 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
  • 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.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 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
  • 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
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    â–² Better than 51% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    8 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.4
  • 0.2 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.5 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.5 vs 1.3
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 12.2% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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 51% of models

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    8 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.4
  • 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.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 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
  • 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
  • 0.2 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.5 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.5 vs 1.3
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 3 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (3 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Includes RCA stereo input.
    3 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.
    UHP 240W.
    lamp vs laser
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector 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
  • 50 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (14 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    14 % 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.
  • 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
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 8 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2013 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2013 vs 2021
  • 9.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (2000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,000 vs 2,200
  • 50 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (14 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    14 % vs 64 %
  • 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
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    UHP 240W.
    lamp vs laser
  • 16,500 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (3,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    3,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 14,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (6,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    6,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 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
  • 2 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (30 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    30 dB vs 28 dB
  • 60 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (290 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    Typical power draw.
    290 W vs 230 W
  • 107 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (257 mm vs 150 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 150 mm.
    257 mm vs 150 mm

Video reviews

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

Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
11/12/2013
Review · Home cinema projector
Verdict
The BenQ W1300 is a well-designed, easy-to-set-up projector with good colours, but it is not bright enough for a dark home cinema.
8.0
avforums.com
✓ explicit
19/02/2014
Lab test · 3D and calibration
Verdict
The BenQ W1300 is bright and detailed, suiting gaming, sport and 3D in living rooms, but it is not a dark-room projector.
8.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
03/03/2014
Hands-on test · Living room projector
Verdict
The BenQ W1300 is a sharp, bright projector that suits HD sport and live events, though its 3D looks washed out.
8.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
11/12/2013
Hands-on review · Budget home cinema
Verdict
The BenQ W1300 is very good for the money, but hollow dark scenes and fizzing in blues stop it being a must-buy.
9.0
hifitest.de
✓ explicit
18/03/2014
Lab test · Full HD 3D projector
Verdict
The BenQ W1300 is a 3D projector with lens shift and 1.5x zoom that gives sharp, vivid pictures out of the box, though blacks could be deeper.
9.8
lite-magazin.de
✓ explicit
15/12/2013
Hands-on test · Living-room projector
Verdict
The BenQ W1300 is a bright living-room projector that throws a 3m picture from 4.2m to 6.3m away, with sharp detail and strong 3D.
9.0
lesnumeriques.com
≈ estimated
02/12/2013
Lab test · Lens-shift DLP
Verdict
The BenQ W1300 is a 3D DLP projector that improves on the W1070 with accurate colour in Cinema mode and vertical lens shift, but it has no motion smoothing.
7.4
01net.com
✓ explicit
06/02/2014
Hands-on test · Bright 3D projector
Verdict
The BenQ W1300 is a bright projector with 3D glasses included, suiting a spacious living room with the lights on, though blacks lack depth.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about BenQ W1300

  • Excellent motion handling for movies and sports
  • Sharp and detailed 1080p picture quality
  • Bright enough for use in rooms with moderate ambient light
  • Great 3D performance with comfortable active shutter glasses included
  • Easy setup due to vertical lens shift and 1.5x optical zoom
  • Low input lag (~32ms) making it a strong choice for gaming
  • Comprehensive calibration controls, including ISF certification

What customers don't like about BenQ W1300

  • Mediocre black levels and shadow detail in dark scenes
  • Fan and colour wheel noise can be noticeable during operation
  • Occasional rainbow artifacts (common for single-chip DLP)
  • Significant heat output and some light spill from the chassis
  • 3D mode can sometimes exhibit a subtle green undertone in dark areas
  • Remote control size can lead to accidental button presses

Verdict

The BenQ W1300 is a single-chip DLP home entertainment projector featuring native Full HD 1080p resolution, 2,000 ANSI lumens of brightness, and a 10,000:1 contrast ratio. It utilizes Texas Instruments' DarkChip3 technology and a six-segment (RGBRGB) colour wheel to deliver sharp, detailed images and excellent motion handling, making it particularly well-suited for gaming and 3D content. Key advantages include a generous 1.5x optical zoom and vertical lens shift for flexible installation, ISF-certified calibration controls, and a long-lasting lamp life of up to 6,000 hours in SmartEco mode. However, some users may experience minor 'rainbow effect' artefacts typical of single-chip DLP systems, and the cooling fans can become audible during quiet scenes.

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