Digital rotation adjustment improves projection flexibility even on uneven platforms. More placement options help free up valuable space. The BenQ W1800i projector is HDR10 and HLG compatible to display images with an extended dynamic range. In other words, the dark and light areas of the image are more nuanced with more visible details. This BenQ W1800i projector also features the FilmMaker mode, which disables all digital image enhancement processes to ensure that the color, dynamic range and brightness chosen by directors for movie theaters are maintained. This ensures that you can enjoy scenes from your favorite movies without compromising the vision of their creators. BenQ W1800i: Android TV The main use of the projector will be for movies, but with some gaming. BenQ tell me that the W1800i runs at 16ms input lag, which is the same as the TK700STi so no issue there.

For some products such as screens are also shipped via UPS, TNT, DHL, DPD and some accessories are shipped via Royal Mail. The TK700STi achieves 97% of Rec709, where the W1800i achieves 100%. Does that 3% make noticeable difference, or can the 100% mean that it goes beyond this? Is it that important?

BenQ W1800 4K DLP home cinema projector review

It is worth noting that our first review sample had a fault that left a split in brightness down the middle of the picture when we adjusted the gamma settings. This doesn’t happen with the second unit, so we don’t expect it to be an issue. We reserve the right to charge for any postal surcharges levied by the courier eg for non mainland UK, Highlands and Islands.

The BenQ W1800 can do up to 15,000 hours in its lamp save mode, but only 8,000 in the most balanced Smart Eco mode and just 4,000 when it’s set to normal. After that, you’re looking at a pricey lamp replacement.

Rivals win on brightness and HDR, but this is a superb-value home cinema projector

So I bought the W1800 (minus the i). And I am thoroughly impressed with the picture quality and the brightness. The only complaint that I have is with the choice of fans. They run at a low RPM and there is an inconsistency in speed, and the combination with the type of bearings in the fan makes it produce a whirring noise. The entire PJ is rather quiet so anything that is off, is noticeable, especially if it's right above your head. I tried two PJ's and the second one had a much louder noise coming from the pixelshifter, so I kept the first one. It's something you need to get used to I guess. This BenQ W1800i UHD-4K projector is not equipped with an LED lamp or laser, but with a conventional lamp that provides a brightness of 2000 lumens, allowing it to be used in a semi-dark or dark room. During the day or in a bright room, however, its brightness is a bit too low to achieve a sufficiently vivid and contrasted image. The lamp’s lifespan reaches 4000 hours in normal mode and 10,000 hours in eco mode. The lifespan of the BenQ W1800i’s lamp ranges from 4000 hours (normal mode) to 10,000 hours (eco mode) depending on the mode of use, which is equivalent to between 5 and 13 years at a rate of 2 hours of daily use. BenQ W1800i: zoom and keystone correction Unfortunately, it is not possible to access Netflix from the BenQ W1800i, which is not compatible with this streaming service. Even when enabling wireless screen sharing from an Android smartphone, we couldn’t access it. So those who want to enjoy Netflix with this projector will have to do so from a Netflix-compatible computer or AV network player connected to the W1800i via HDMI, or via a Chromecast Video. BenQ W1800i: 4000h, 2000 lumen lamp

The BenQ W1800i projector effectively harnesses Texas Instruments’ DLP technology to project well-defined and highly detailed 4K images. The HDR rendering is quite convincing, even though we would have preferred even more detailed dark areas and brighter light areas. The Filmmaker mode offers a fairly accurate colorimetry but does not seem to be able to be disabled on HDR sources. The projector isn’t particularly difficult to install, but its short focal length means it has to be placed rather close to the viewers (in front or just behind), with the consequence of being able to hear the ventilation quite clearly. The eco lamp mode is therefore preferable for a pleasant home theater experience (33 dB measured at 1m compared to 36-37 dB in normal mode). The picture settings of the BenQ W2700 aren’t as straightforward as the initial set-up, but it’s easy if you’re watching HDR content. With HDR set to Auto, this 2,000 lumens projector does all the work for you, automatically switching the major picture settings to optimum. The brand's latest affordable 4K HDR beamer is out to show John Archer exactly what the director intended It’s the colours that swing it for the W1800, though. Not only did this projector slightly exceed Rec.709 in testing but colour accuracy is fantastic by projector standards, with an average Delta E of 2.89. Its only serious rival here is the Viewsonic X10-4K and that’s slightly more expensive.

Once this module is connected to the projector, all that’s left to do is to connect to your Google account to take advantage of the online application catalog and to rent movies. You can also enjoy your subscription to Disney+, YouTube or Prime Video, as well as stream content wirelessly from a smartphone or tablet (iOS and Android). Once the projector is turned on, the welcome menu prompts you to choose the interface language, to specify the position of the projector and to choose whether or not to activate the automatic keystone correction. The image can then be adjusted within the limits of the screen by using the test pattern in the Installation menu. Once the ideal projection distance has been found, you simply have to adjust the zoom and the height of the feet to achieve the desired result. Thanks to the test pattern available in the BenQ W1800i projector’s installation menu, it is easy to adjust the image within the limits of the screen. Rivals have the W1800 beaten when it comes to HDR, brightness and contrast, then, but you’ll struggle to find another 4K projector at this price that delivers a more natural, cinematic image. These are the standard cut-off times below, however if you require an urgent shipment after these times, please call on +44 (0)1924 589 589