A matter of image: 11 projectors tested

BENQ SL705X

The Benq is the heaviest of all the DLP projectors, but lighter than any LCD projector. It's also the most expensive of the DLP projectors and up there with the most expensive projectors. It is rated 1100 ANSI lumens and has a contrast ratio of 600:1.

Projectors
Introduction
Benq SL705X
Canon LV-X1
Epson EMP-720
H-P SB21
Hitachi CP-X380
Infocus Litepro LP70
Mitsubishi XL 1U
NEC LT157
Panasonic PT-LC75E
Sony VPL-CX5
Toshiba TLP-B2 Ultra
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About RMIT Test Labs

The Benq uses a 120W P-VIP lamp, which is good for 1500 hours and costs $799 to replace. While it doesn't come with a wide range of connectors, this projector offers HDTV compatibility (YPbPr) via an RGB-to-RCA cable.

The Benq was the dimmest projector we tested according to our meter, but keep in mind that even this projector does an excellent job in pitch-black conditions. It's only in situations where there is a lot of ambient light that this would be a problem. The Benq displayed the very sharp and clean text, but colours were a little dull.

Product: Benq SL705X

Price: AU$6999

Vendor: Benq

Phone: 02 9714 6800

Web: www.benq.com.au

Interoperability: ½
HDTV compatibility.

Futureproofing:
Lacks in brightness, PiP.

ROI: ½
One of the more expensive units to run; cost of unit is also very high.

Service:
2-year warranty.

Rating:
Light but very expensive.

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