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BenQ W5700 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£2,730Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:1800Throw ratio:1.36-2.18:1Lamp life:4000 hours

BenQ W5700 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications, 20 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 W5700
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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 91% of models
Score components

35%

6.7

Technical score

30%

8.2

List score

25%

8.8

Reviews score

10%

9.1

Sentiment score

★Better than 91% of projectors
5.8

Value for money

Value for money
5.8/ 10
✕
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 83% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

▼Worse than 83%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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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▲ Better than 60% of models
Score components

42%

7.9

Image Quality

22%

5.8

Projection & Lens

12%

6.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.4

Audio & Features

8%

7.1

Connectivity

6%

4.3

Design & Power

▲Better than 60%
8.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.8/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models

80%

8.7

Average grade

20%

9.0

Popularity

Grades by review (20)
15 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 8 estimated from the review. 5 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 92%
8.2

List score

List score
8.2/ 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 105 lists (2%)
▲Better than 87%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the BenQ W5700

Based on 9 · 5

Colour accuracy and fine-tuning options are excellent, but contrast, black levels and brightness disappoint for many.
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Technical Specifications of projector BenQ W5700

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 60% of models
Score components:

42%

7.9

Image Quality

22%

5.8

Projection & Lens

12%

6.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.4

Audio & Features

8%

7.1

Connectivity

6%

4.3

Design & Power

6.7
Reviews score
8.8
List score
8.2
Value for money
Value for money
5.8/ 10
✕
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 83% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.8
ANSI lumens
1,800
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 1,800 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 59.6% of projectors and equal to 1.8% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
100,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 100000:1, higher than 73.1% of projectors and equal to 3.5% 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
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 71.2% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.36-2.18:1
Min throw distance
1.8 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.8 m, longer than 92.8% of projectors and equal to 0.9% 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
1.6
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.6, wider than 61.5% of projectors and equal to 17% 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
51 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 51 ms, higher than 80.9% of projectors and equal to 1.2% of projectors.
At 1080P/60Hz.
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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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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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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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
4,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 4,000 hours, longer than 78.8% of projectors and equal to 9.6% 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
330 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 330 W of power, more than 79.6% of projectors and equal to 2.1% of projectors.
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What reviewers say

BenQ W5700 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (100% DCI-P3, 100% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    100% DCI-P3, 100% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (100000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    100,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • 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
  • 2 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (3 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    3 vs 1
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
    Via Motion Enhancer.
  • 18.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.8/ 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 92% of models

    80%

    8.7

    Average grade

    20%

    9.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (20)
    15 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 8 estimated from the review. 5 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.
    8.8 vs 7.4
  • 7.9% higher list score
    List score
    8.2/ 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 105 lists (2%)
    8.2 vs 7.6
  • 21.3% higher sentiment score
    9.1 vs 7.5
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (100% DCI-P3, 100% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    100% DCI-P3, 100% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (100000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    100,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 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
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • 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
  • 0.3 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.6 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.6 vs 1.3
  • 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
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
    Via Motion Enhancer.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • 2 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (3 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    3 vs 1
  • Has S/PDIF output
    This projector supports S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 16.6% of projectors support S/PDIF output.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • More advanced USB ports
    This projector has faster USB ports than the average projector (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    Also includes USB 2 ports.
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • 2 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (26 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    26 dB vs 28 dB
  • 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
  • 0.79 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.8 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.8 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.
  • 24 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (51 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/60Hz.
    51 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 7 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (23 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    23 % vs 30 %
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector does not have a built-in speaker, while the average projector does. 87% of projectors have one.
  • 4.14x more expensive
    BenQ W5700 is more expensive than the average projector (£2,730 vs £660).
    £2,730 vs £660
  • 19% worse value for money
    BenQ W5700 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.84 vs 6.9).
    5.84 vs 6.95
  • 18.2% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,800 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,800 vs 2,200
  • 2 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2019 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    2019 vs 2021
  • 0.79 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.8 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.8 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 7 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (23 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    23 % vs 30 %
  • 4 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (60 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    60 % vs 64 %
  • 24 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (51 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/60Hz.
    51 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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.
    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 Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector does not have a built-in speaker, while the average projector does. 87% of projectors have one.
  • 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 (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • 16,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 2.18x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (6.5 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    6.5 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 100 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (330 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    330 W vs 230 W
  • 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
  • 195 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (492 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    492 mm vs 297 mm
  • 1 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (32 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    32 dB vs 31 dB

Video reviews

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

9.0
The Daingeon
≈ estimated
28/06/2022
Full review · movie picture tests and menu walkthrough
Verdict
BenQ W5700 is a top movie projector for dark rooms, with excellent black levels and brightness.
9.0
AVForums
≈ estimated
14/02/2020
Full review · image tests, HDR, 3D and gaming
Verdict
BenQ W5700 is a very good home cinema DLP projector with excellent SDR accuracy, though HDR and brightness are limited.
9.0
Scott's Tech and Stuff
≈ estimated
05/05/2019
Hands-on review · colour, HDR and picture mode tests
Verdict
BenQ W5700 offers strong colour and HDR, and is worth the extra cost mainly if you need its placement flexibility.
9.0
Gregory mondoprojos
≈ estimated
16/04/2019
Hands-on review · colour, HDR and menu tests
Verdict
BenQ W5700 has reference-class colour performance, though it lacks a speaker and motorised lens shift.
9.5
Digit
≈ estimated
16/06/2019
Hands-on review · games, streaming and 130-inch test
Verdict
BenQ W5700 delivers excellent picture quality for the price, but the lack of Dolby Vision and Rec.2020 holds it back.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
10/07/2019
Lab test · Cinema DLP
Verdict
The BenQ W5700 delivers very accurate color and sharp upscaling for movies, but it is noisy and needs its dynamic iris for usable blacks.
8.0
avforums.com
✓ explicit
12/02/2020
Full review · Measured SDR accuracy
Verdict
The BenQ W5700 is an accurate 4K DLP projector with smooth motion for dark rooms, held back by crushed shadows and only 1,800 lumens.
9.0
homecinemachoice.com
≈ estimated
23/08/2019
Full review · Measured colour claims
Verdict
The BenQ W5700 backs up its colour claims with full Rec.709 and DCI-P3 coverage and smooth motion, though it lacks lens memory.
9.0
mydreamhaus.co.uk
✓ explicit
18/06/2020
Full review · Flexible installation
Verdict
The BenQ W5700 is a flexible, well-connected 4K projector for dark rooms, but at 1,800 lumens it struggles in daylight and its Dynamic Iris is noisy.
9.0
connectedmag.com.au
≈ estimated
03/01/2020
Hands-on test · Home theatre projector
Verdict
The BenQ W5700 delivers convincing blacks and wide colour for a dark room, but its motion smoothing and weak deinterlacing let it down.
8.0
m.economictimes.com
✓ explicit
28/03/2019
Hands-on review · Bright 4K DLP
Verdict
The BenQ W5700 is a bright, colorful projector with smooth motion and flexible placement, though its vents rule out shelf use and the dynamic iris is noticeable.
9.0
lbtechreviews.com
≈ estimated
15/01/2020
Hands-on review · Movies and PC
Verdict
The BenQ W5700 gives natural colors and sharp movie images on 16:9 screens, but faded blacks and a hand-adjusted lens make wide screens a poor fit.
8.8
audioguru.com
✓ explicit
16/11/2022
Hands-on review · 4K home projector
Verdict
The BenQ W5700 produces a vivid, accurate picture with strong HDR, but it is not bright enough for big screens and its blacks look grey.
8.0
criticreviewer.com
≈ estimated
16/06/2019
Hands-on test · Home cinema
Verdict
The BenQ CinePrime W5700 is a bright, quiet 4K projector for a fixed spot, though it is large and goes blank after several hours of use.
9.0
lbtechreviews.com
≈ estimated
Not Dated
Hands-on review · Home cinema projector
Verdict
The BenQ W5700 gives sharp, vivid colour for movies, but its non-motorised lens and faded blacks make it a poor fit for wide screens.
9.0
connect-living.de
✓ explicit
21/08/2019
Lab test · Lens and colour
Verdict
The BenQ W5700 is a cinema-focused 4K DLP projector with wide colour and a flexible lens, though its shifting noise is audible.
9.5
mondoprojos.fr
≈ estimated
15/04/2019
Hands-on review · Home cinema
Verdict
The BenQ W5700 is a cinema-focused projector with sharp 4K detail, but unstable HDMI switching and high input lag hold it back.
8.1
avmagazine.it
✓ explicit
28/03/2020
Lab test · Colour accuracy
Verdict
The BenQ W5700 is very accurate and evenly bright across the screen, but its roughly 1,000:1 contrast and light-cutting cinema filter limit HDR.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about BenQ W5700

  • Exceptional out-of-the-box colour accuracy with individual factory calibration reports.
  • Full 100% DCI-P3 and Rec.709 colour gamut coverage for cinematic fidelity.
  • Superb motion handling and judder-free 24fps playback, a core strength of its DLP technology.
  • Excellent 3D performance with virtually no crosstalk and high detail.
  • High placement flexibility due to a 1.6x zoom and wide vertical/horizontal lens shift.
  • Responsive, backlit remote control optimized for dark home cinema environments.

What customers don't like about BenQ W5700

  • Limited peak brightness (1,800 lumens), making it unsuitable for rooms with ambient light.
  • Operational noise can be distracting, particularly from the colour wheel and dynamic iris.
  • Weak black levels that appear dark grey rather than inky black, common in single-chip DLP units.
  • Lacks motorised lens controls (zoom/focus/shift), making it less ideal for multi-aspect ratio screens.
  • Noticeable 'black crush' where shadow details can be lost in very dark scenes.
  • Not a native 4K projector; uses XPR pixel-shifting technology to achieve 4K resolution.

Verdict

The BenQ W5700 is a high-performance 4K UHD home cinema projector that delivers 8.3 million distinct pixels via 0.47” single-DMD DLP technology and 1,800 ANSI lumens of brightness. Key characteristics include 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 and Rec.709 color spaces, factory-calibrated color accuracy (Delta E <3), and HDR-PRO technology supporting HDR10 and HLG formats. Its primary pros are exceptional cinematic color reproduction, 1.6x optical zoom, and flexible 2D lens shift (±60% vertical, ±23% horizontal) for easier installation. However, notable cons include limited peak brightness for rooms with ambient light, relatively weak black levels compared to higher-end technologies, and audible operational noise from the dynamic iris and color wheel.

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