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BenQ W7000 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£2,200Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2000Throw ratio:1.62-2.43:1Lamp life:2000 hours

BenQ W7000 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 9 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

BenQ W7000
7.1/10

Overall score

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

35%

5.9

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

8.4

Reviews score

10%

?

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
5.3

Value for money

Value for money
5.3/ 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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Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 96%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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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Score components

42%

6.8

Image Quality

22%

5.9

Projection & Lens

12%

5.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

5.0

Connectivity

6%

3.8

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 75%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 63% of models

80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

8.2

Popularity

Grades by review (9)
9 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 63%
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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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the BenQ W7000

Based on 8

Bright, punchy images and excellent 3D are praised, but fan noise is a common complaint, along with rainbow effects.
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Technical Specifications of projector BenQ W7000

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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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Score components:

42%

6.8

Image Quality

22%

5.9

Projection & Lens

12%

5.4

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

5.0

Connectivity

6%

3.8

Design & Power

5.9
Reviews score
8.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.3
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
50,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 50000:1, higher than 69.3% of projectors and equal to 2.3% 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
1.62-2.43:1
Min throw distance
1.09 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.09 m, longer than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 0.1% 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
1.5
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
50 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 50 ms, higher than 78% of projectors and equal to 2.5% of projectors.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54% of projectors and equal to 35.7% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
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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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
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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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
2000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 2000 hours, longer than 96.6% of projectors and equal to 2.9% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
2,500 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 2,500 hours, longer than 98.9% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
416 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 416 W of power, more than 93.1% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
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What reviewers say

BenQ W7000 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 61 % more vertical lens shift
    This projector has more vertical lens shift than the average projector (125 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    Some sources express this as ±62.5% from center.
    125 % vs 64 %
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (50000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    50,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 10 % more horizontal lens shift
    This projector has more horizontal lens shift than the average projector (40 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    40 % vs 30 %
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
    Via Motion Enhancer.
  • 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
  • 13.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 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 63% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    9 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.4 vs 7.4
  • 13.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 63% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    9 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.4 vs 7.4
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (50000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    50,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • 61 % more vertical lens shift
    This projector has more vertical lens shift than the average projector (125 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    Some sources express this as ±62.5% from center.
    125 % vs 64 %
  • 10 % more horizontal lens shift
    This projector has more horizontal lens shift than the average projector (40 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    40 % vs 30 %
  • 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
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
    Via Motion Enhancer.
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 23 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (50 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    50 ms vs 27 ms
  • 31.6% worse value for money
    BenQ W7000 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.28 vs 6.9).
    5.28 vs 6.95
  • 3.33x more expensive
    BenQ W7000 is more expensive than the average projector (£2,200 vs £660).
    £2,200 vs £660
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 10 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2011 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    December 2011
    2011 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
  • 20 degrees less vertical correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (10 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    10 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 0.08 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.1 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.09 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 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
  • 23 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (50 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    50 ms vs 27 ms
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • No headphone jack
    This projector does not have a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the average projector does. 84.4% of projectors offer a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector does not have a built-in speaker, while the average projector does. 87% 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
  • 18,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (2000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    2,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 17,500 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (2,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    2,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 186 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (416 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    416 W vs 230 W
  • 2.25x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (6.7 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    6.7 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 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
  • 131 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (428 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    428 mm vs 297 mm
  • 0.5 W higher standby power
    This projector uses more standby power than the average projector (1 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    1 W vs 0.5 W

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
projectorcentral.com
✓ explicit
13/02/2012
Lab review · 3D DLP projector
Verdict
The BenQ W7000 is a bright, sharp projector with very clean 3D pictures, though its black level trails LCD rivals.
8.0
soundandvision.com
≈ estimated
17/08/2012
Lab review · Big-screen 3D
Verdict
The BenQ W7000 is among the best for 3D, bright and vivid, but its contrast and black levels are weak.
9.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
12/07/2013
Lab review · Sharpness and noise
Verdict
The BenQ W7000 is sharper than three-panel LCD rivals, but it is loud at full power and much quieter in Eco mode.
7.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
24/12/2011
First look · Home theatre projector
Verdict
The BenQ W7000 is very bright and 3D-capable, but its blacks are only entry-level for an ultra-high-contrast projector.
9.0
projectorjunkies.com
≈ estimated
01/12/2011
Real-room test · Calibration log
Verdict
The BenQ W7000 calibrates very accurately and still looks good after a year, but its blacks depend on a grey screen and a dark room.
9.5
hometheaterhifi.com
≈ estimated
08/07/2012
Lab test · Real-film viewing
Verdict
The BenQ W7000 is bright enough for 3D on ordinary screens with little crosstalk, but blacks look dark grey in very dark scenes.
9.0
hifitest.de
✓ explicit
02/08/2012
Hands-on test · Full HD 3D
Verdict
The BenQ W7000 is a versatile all-rounder, bright and sharp in 2D and 3D, though the colour management is best left to an experienced dealer.
8.0
connect-living.de
≈ estimated
16/10/2012
Hands-on test · Flexible living-room 3D
Verdict
The BenQ W7000 is a bright 3D projector that is easy to place in a living room, though its default colours are oversaturated and need adjusting.
8.0
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
20/05/2012
Lab test · Full HD 3D
Verdict
The BenQ W7000 delivers ghost-free 3D and strong brightness, but its colours and modest contrast hold back 2D picture quality.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about BenQ W7000

  • High brightness (2000 lumens) suitable for large screens and rooms with some ambient light
  • Excellent 3D performance with minimal crosstalk/ghosting
  • Stunning sharpness and clarity from the single-chip DLP design
  • Accurate colors and skin tones after calibration
  • Horizontal and vertical lens shift for better placement flexibility
  • Good value for money compared to higher-end 3D projectors
  • Features like Picture-in-Picture and Creative Frame Interpolation (CFI)

What customers don't like about BenQ W7000

  • Loud fan noise, especially in full power mode
  • Below average lamp life (2000-2500 hours)
  • Black levels are good but cannot match top-tier LCD or LCoS competition
  • The 'joystick' lens shift mechanism is often described as clunky and imprecise
  • The dynamic iris can produce an audible high-pitched squeal during operation
  • Standard 4x-speed color wheel may cause 'rainbow effect' for sensitive viewers
  • 3D glasses are not included and the official ones are bulky and heavy
  • Long-term reliability concerns cited by some long-term owners

Verdict

The BenQ W7000 is a high-performance, single-chip DLP home theatre projector featuring native Full HD 1080p resolution, a powerful 2,000 ANSI lumen output, and a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. It is notable for being the first projector accredited with TUV Rheinland 3D Full HD certification, offering exceptional brightness for 3D content and a full Color Management System (CMS) for precise calibration. Key advantages include its class-leading image sharpness, robust placement flexibility with a 1.5:1 manual zoom and dual H/V lens shift, and frame interpolation for smooth motion in both 2D and 3D. However, its downsides include a relatively short lamp life of 2,000 to 2,500 hours, a somewhat noisy dynamic iris, and black levels that, while good, do not reach the deep inkiness of some high-end competitors.

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