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BenQ W750 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£490Native panel resolution:1280x720ANSI lumens:2500Throw ratio:1.31-1.57:1Lamp life:4000 hours

BenQ W750 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 7 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

BenQ W750
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%

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

25%

8.5

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 53% of projectors
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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%

7.9

Price

â–²Better than 64%
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%

6.5

Image Quality

22%

5.5

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

5.2

Connectivity

6%

4.4

Design & Power

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8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 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%

8.6

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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.
â–²Better than 70%
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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
    N/A~ £490
Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the BenQ W750

Based on 5 · 1

Good colours, bright images and solid 3D please reviewers, but it runs loud and hot and the speaker is weak.
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Technical Specifications of projector BenQ W750

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%

6.5

Image Quality

22%

5.5

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

5.2

Connectivity

6%

4.4

Design & Power

5.9
Reviews score
8.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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%

7.9

Price

7.3
ANSI lumens
2,500
This projector reaches 2,500 ANSI lumens, brighter than 52.8% of projectors and equal to 3.9% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
13,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 13000:1, higher than 52.3% of projectors and equal to 1.2% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1280x720
This projector uses a native resolution of 1280x720, lower than 82.1% of projectors and equal to 6.4% of projectors.
Output resolution
1280x720
This projector supports output resolution up to 1280x720, lower than 83.4% of projectors and equal to 5.8% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.31-1.57:1
Min throw distance
1.25 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.25 m, longer than 71% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.5% of projectors and equal to 38% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.2
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.2, narrower than 59.8% of projectors and equal to 21.6% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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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
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
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.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
4,000 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)
4,000 hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 4,000 hours, longer than 93.8% of projectors and equal to 2.7% of projectors.
SmartEco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
275 W
This projector uses 275 W of power, more than 61.7% of projectors and equal to 0.6% of projectors.
Typical power draw.
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What reviewers say

BenQ W750 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 2 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Includes RCA stereo input.
    2 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
  • 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
  • 14.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 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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    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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.
    8.5 vs 7.4
  • 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
  • 13.6% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (2,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,500 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (13000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    13,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 14.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 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%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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.
    8.5 vs 7.4
  • 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
  • 13.6% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (2,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,500 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (13000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    13,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 2 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Includes RCA stereo input.
    2 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.
    lamp vs laser
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • 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.
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • 8 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2013 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    July 2013
    2013 vs 2021
  • 0.24 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.3 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.25 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 0.1 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.2 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.2 vs 1.3
  • 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.
    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
  • 16,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    SmartEco mode rating.
    4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 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.
    Eco mode figure.
    30 dB vs 28 dB
  • 45 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (275 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    Typical power draw.
    275 W vs 230 W

Video reviews

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

9.0
Tutoriale Video
≈ estimated
25/07/2014
Hands-on review · picture, menu and gaming tests
Verdict
BenQ W750 is a mostly positive buy: a good home projector for films and games, though it runs hot.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
avforums.com
✓ explicit
10/07/2013
Lab test · 720p 3D projector
Verdict
The BenQ W750 is a 720p projector with accurate color and crosstalk-free 3D, but its black levels are only mediocre and it is best for brighter living rooms.
9.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
13/11/2013
Hands-on review · 720p 3D projector
Verdict
The BenQ W750 is a small 720p projector with unusually deep blacks and bright, natural color, though its picture looks slightly soft.
8.0
vadamagazine.com
≈ estimated
11/07/2015
Personal review · Gaming and TV
Verdict
The BenQ W750 is a simple plug-and-play projector with a bright, clear picture that suits gaming, though its built-in sound is weak and its fans are loud.
9.0
gamegrin.com
≈ estimated
08/07/2015
Hands-on review · Gaming projector
Verdict
The BenQ W750 is a 720p projector with vibrant color, no noticeable input lag for games and good 3D, though its speaker sounds muddled.
9.0
gadgetspeak.com
≈ estimated
Not Dated
Living-room test · Entry-level DLP
Verdict
The BenQ W750 is an entry-level 720p projector, bright enough for daytime TV and sharp on large screens, though its built-in sound is mono only.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about BenQ W750

  • Excellent value for money and competitive pricing
  • High brightness (2,500 lumens) suitable for rooms with ambient light
  • Superb 3D performance with 'triple flash' technology to reduce flicker
  • Accurate out-of-the-box colour and greyscale performance
  • Low input lag (approx. 33ms), making it a strong choice for gaming
  • Excellent motion handling and video processing

What customers don't like about BenQ W750

  • Mediocre black levels, with dark areas appearing as dark grey
  • Audible fan noise, especially when used in normal lamp mode
  • Limited native resolution (720p), which may show visible pixels at close range
  • Remote control is small, non-backlit, and has an unintuitive layout
  • Susceptibility to the 'rainbow effect' due to the single-chip DLP colour wheel
  • Limited setup flexibility with minimal optical zoom and no lens shift

Verdict

The BenQ W750 is an HD-ready 720p home theatre projector that utilizes single-chip DLP technology to deliver 2,500 ANSI lumens of brightness and a native resolution of 1280x720. Key characteristics include its support for active 3D with Triple Flash 144Hz technology, which significantly reduces flicker, and a versatile contrast ratio of 13,000:1 for deep blacks. Main pros include its punchy, vibrant image quality suitable for living rooms with some ambient light, a low input lag of approximately 33ms making it a solid budget choice for gaming, and dual HDMI inputs for easier connectivity. On the downside, the projector lacks Full HD 1080p resolution, produces noticeable fan noise (up to 34dB in normal mode), and comes with a small, non-backlit remote that can be difficult to use in dark home cinema environments.

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