Buying a 4K HDR projector has so far proved to be an expensive business. For those looking for a top-notch projector image, the award-winning Optoma UHD65 has been the best option, at £3000.
However, that could be about to change with the BenQ W1700. It provides a 4K image using pixel-shifting technology alongside its native 1080p chipset from Texas Instruments.
The W1700 has a brightness of 2200 lumens, two HDMI connections (one of which supports HDCP 2.2-compliance for 4K pass-through), and 'flexible HDR support'. BenQ says the projector will support HDR10 out of the box, but we look forward to seeing specifically what 'flexible' means.
Alongside the HDMI connections is a port to hook a PC up to it, as well as a RS-232 connection, a USB and 3.5mm jacks for audio output and input - played out of its in-built speaker.
BenQ says the W1700 will be priced "under €2000" (£1780) and will be available from January 2018.
BenQ has also announced the UK availablity of its latest 1080p projector, the W1050. Covering 96% of the Rec. 709 color space used in cinemas, it requires just 3m to project a 100in image.
With a rated 2200-lumen output, a claimed contrast ratio of 15000:1, and 3D support (for those still sticking with the format), the W1050 is aimed at those looking for an inexpensive entry into home cinema. There's a 2W speaker built-in, too, although we'd recommend hooking it up to something a bit beefier.
The W1050 is priced at £600.
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