Successful development of a great Full HD short throw projector

The Benq w1080ST + is a successful Full HD short throw projector, the + differs from its predecessor in the model name only by the initials. The model designation already indicates that it is more likely to moderate further as a fundamental innovation.

The changes are rather small, but finely partially:

-The Brightness has been increased from 2000 to 2200 ANSI lumens, which is advantageous with only moderate darkening with it
-The Menu has a new design and looks modern. But who needs all the settings must be in the
Switch Expert Mode that brings the classic design of the assignor
-The Illuminated remote control has also been revised. Some parameters have now got its own button, which saves the program in the menu. In addition, the pressure point and feel better is valent
-Horizontal Keystone corrector. A nice feature, if the projector should be even wrong. However, this does not replace a lens shift. The picture loses namely when using the keystone of quality
-The Most important improvement of the BenQ W1080 + has become noticeably quieter. Especially in a quiet Fimpassagen Atmossphäre profit

Assessment:

When the projector is Kuzdistanzbeamer to conjure up great images in a position even at a very short distance between projector and wall / screen. United can also be understood in terms of image quality at the same time here. The Beamer forms to the corners sharply. The contrast is high. The presets of image presets are well managed and have very accurate colors. For calibrators and professionals of the projector provides a comprehensive set of settings (eg. Color management) whereby the projector can be adjusted almost perfectly. The black level is typical DLP merely mediocre, but should be enough for most users.

A major strength of the projector is the 3D representation. However, only glasses are supported with 144 Hz.
The projector is not wearing glasses. I recommend either a G15 or a Acer MC.JG611.006 DLP 3D shutter glasses. Both glasses are neutral in color without disturbing color cast. In 3D mode Brilliant Colour should always be turned off, otherwise because the image has a slight green / brown tinge.

Unfortunately, a frame interpolation missing. Nevertheless, the representation of movement is absolutely sufficient.

The projector can also be used for gaming. On the one hand the input is was moderate with 30ms. Secondly, the projector its construction as a short throw projector just for gaming with motion control (Kinect, Wii, PS Move) is due to suitable, because you so not have to stand in the light cone of the projector.

The projector also has built-in speakers, which of course replaced with 10 watt soundbar no or a surround set, however, for example in the context of a mobile deployment. Make unnecessary an external sound solution in the garden.

It is incomprehensible why the Benq w1080 + attaches no padded carrying case more.

Summary:

As a result, the Benq w1080 + is put a successful further development of the good predecessor, which I recommend to all who are not black level fetishists, but emphasis on high-contrast, sharp large images. The noticeable reduced noise could also move one or the other owners of the previous model to upgrade.