Model: BenQ GP500 4K HDR LED Smart Home Theater Projector
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I had it and it was not bright enough for me, other than that great interface, nice picture and sharp image. It is now discontinued and dropped price by another 150.
I have this. One thing about this projector that is inconvenient is that you cannot access or adjust the projector setting menu without the remote! Crazy decision by designers, esp for a "on the go" backyard type projector!
It's otherwise decent for a LED 4K projector. But i still can't fathom the poor choice of not able to access projector menu without the remote!!
Input lag for anyone curious:
Input Lag
25 ms (1080p@60Hz), 25 ms (4K@60Hz), 28ms (1080p@120Hz)
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What would be your recommendation for 2000+ lumens, similar pricing and respectable good brand?
go to amazon and plug in the specs into their search engine. I am not knoweledgable on all the projector options out there just on what are decent specs for a home theater projector. I am running a LG HU85LA in my living room and a Optoma GT2100HDR in my golf simulator but both of those are far more expensive than the one above. A quick search shows a BenQ TK800M (3000 lumins and is 4K HDR and BenQ is a good name brand) at amazon for $1199 new but $950 used but projector prices vary widely so shopping around is a good idea. An Optoma GT2000HDR is only $950 new but it is 1080P not 4K but in my experience I would prefer a larger image for projection over resolution any day. The larger screen you can get really makes a difference for a movie theater experience. I went from a Optoma GT5600 ultra short throw in my living room to the LG HU85LA and with the projector upgrade went from 100 inches to 120 inch screen and the larger screen just makes if feel more like a movie theater experience and I really didn't think going from 100 to 120 would make that big of a difference but it did. I went from 1080P to 4K and the 4K is nicer I think the larger screen makes more of an impact than the resolution. These would be a great choice (LG CineBeam HU715QW) but they are almost 2x the price but the ultra short throw projectors net you a larger screen especially if you dont have a long room to deal with the longer throw ratio projectors but also make mounting a snap as you just put them on the entertainment center and you are good to go no ceiling mounting and running wires or relocating outlets and no one casting shadows on the screen. there is sslick deal for them if it is still active. https://slickdeals.net/f/17372217-scuffed-box-lg-cinebeam-hu715q-4k-uhd-laser-ust-ultra-short-throw-projector-1429?src=SiteSearchV2Algo1 before the gt5600 I had a LG HF65LA which only outputs 1000 lumins and I just was never happy with it because any little light would wash out the image. I bought blackout curtains to go over my blinds and still couldn't watch it at all during the day. The1500 lumins would be better than the one I had but not by muc. I made due with it for a while but I never was satisfied with it and after a couple of months of trying to get the room dark enough I gave up and went back to a lamp projector with the GT5600. More lumins lets you have some ambient light and still enjoy the movie but all projectors work bes in a light controlled room. More lumins means you can scale the image larger and still get a good picture. Projector central has a good website that shows you image size for a given projector and the light output. https://www.projectorcentral.com/...or-pro.htm this is the link for the one listed above and you can scale the image size and below it shows you hot much light you can have in the room but I always find it a bit too generous with the amount of light it says you can have bit it is a reference point at least. Keep in mind also that all projectors lie about the light output some companies are worse than others. The Amazon specials for $39 are the worst at it but even the Benq probably outputs 12 or 1300 lumins actually but says it is 1500 and even by 1500 they mean 1440 under ideal conditions with a brand new bulb with brightness set to the highest so colors are washed out then when you bring brightness down to get a decent picture you will be hitting 12 or 1300 with a watchable picture. Th GT2100HDR I just bought supposedly has 4200 lumins and I cant see a bit of difference from a 2700 lumin projector.
go to amazon and plug in the specs into their search engine. I am not knoweledgable on all the projector options out there just on what are decent specs for a home theater projector. I am running a LG HU85LA in my living room and a Optoma GT2100HDR in my golf simulator but both of those are far more expensive than the one above. A quick search shows a BenQ TK800M (3000 lumins and is 4K HDR and BenQ is a good name brand) at amazon for $1199 new but $950 used but projector prices vary widely so shopping around is a good idea. An Optoma GT2000HDR is only $950 new but it is 1080P not 4K but in my experience I would prefer a larger image for projection over resolution any day. The larger screen you can get really makes a difference for a movie theater experience. I went from a Optoma GT5600 ultra short throw in my living room to the LG HU85LA and with the projector upgrade went from 100 inches to 120 inch screen and the larger screen just makes if feel more like a movie theater experience and I really didn't think going from 100 to 120 would make that big of a difference but it did. I went from 1080P to 4K and the 4K is nicer I think the larger screen makes more of an impact than the resolution. These would be a great choice (LG CineBeam HU715QW) but they are almost 2x the price but the ultra short throw projectors net you a larger screen especially if you dont have a long room to deal with the longer throw ratio projectors but also make mounting a snap as you just put them on the entertainment center and you are good to go no ceiling mounting and running wires or relocating outlets and no one casting shadows on the screen. there is sslick deal for them if it is still active. https://slickdeals.net/f/17372217-scuffed-box-lg-cinebeam-hu715q-4k-uhd-laser-ust-ultra-short-throw-... before the gt5600 I had a LG HF65LA which only outputs 1000 lumins and I just was never happy with it because any little light would wash out the image. I bought blackout curtains to go over my blinds and still couldn't watch it at all during the day. The1500 lumins would be better than the one I had but not by muc. I made due with it for a while but I never was satisfied with it and after a couple of months of trying to get the room dark enough I gave up and went back to a lamp projector with the GT5600. More lumins lets you have some ambient light and still enjoy the movie but all projectors work bes in a light controlled room. More lumins means you can scale the image larger and still get a good picture. Projector central has a good website that shows you image size for a given projector and the light output. https://www.projectorcentral.com/...or-pro.htm[projectorcentral.com] this is the link for the one listed above and you can scale the image size and below it shows you hot much light you can have in the room but I always find it a bit too generous with the amount of light it says you can have bit it is a reference point at least. Keep in mind also that all projectors lie about the light output some companies are worse than others. The Amazon specials for $39 are the worst at it but even the Benq probably outputs 12 or 1300 lumins actually but says it is 1500 and even by 1500 they mean 1440 under ideal conditions with a brand new bulb with brightness set to the highest so colors are washed out then when you bring brightness down to get a decent picture you will be hitting 12 or 1300 with a watchable picture. Th GT2100HDR I just bought supposedly has 4200 lumins and I cant see a bit of difference from a 2700 lumin projector.
what ChatGPT says:
The author suggests going to Amazon and using the search engine to find projectors with specifications suitable for a home theater setup. They mention owning an LG HU85LA and an Optoma GT2100HDR but are looking for a more budget-friendly option. They mention a BenQ TK800M and an Optoma GT2000HDR as potential choices, highlighting the importance of lumens, resolution, and screen size for a cinematic experience. They discuss the advantages of ultra-short-throw projectors like the LG CineBeam HU715QW for easy installation and larger screen sizes. The author emphasizes the importance of lumens for image quality, particularly in light-controlled rooms, and suggests using resources like Projector Central to determine appropriate light levels for different projectors. They caution that manufacturers often exaggerate lumens output and share their experience of not noticing a difference in brightness between projectors with different stated lumens.
what ChatGPT says:
The author suggests going to Amazon and using the search engine to find projectors with specifications suitable for a home theater setup. They mention owning an LG HU85LA and an Optoma GT2100HDR but are looking for a more budget-friendly option. They mention a BenQ TK800M and an Optoma GT2000HDR as potential choices, highlighting the importance of lumens, resolution, and screen size for a cinematic experience. They discuss the advantages of ultra-short-throw projectors like the LG CineBeam HU715QW for easy installation and larger screen sizes. The author emphasizes the importance of lumens for image quality, particularly in light-controlled rooms, and suggests using resources like Projector Central to determine appropriate light levels for different projectors. They caution that manufacturers often exaggerate lumens output and share their experience of not noticing a difference in brightness between projectors with different stated lumens.
lol chat GPT is good. Personally though I would find comments by someone who actually has a lot of experience with projectors (A lot of the length of my post) more valuable than someone that just read and regurgitated some post they saw on the internet about projectors which is how i find most people get "their" opinions! Some one gives their opinion to them
It isnt a one size fits all thing for example I had really really crappy internet for many years where I live so a 4k projector wouldn't have done me much good when 98 percent of what I was watching was 1080p streaming.
If you want real bright (2000-3000lm) 4K for cheap, consider used benq tk850i for around same price as these. They are not LED bulb but regular bulbs that last up to 4,000hrs.
I have a totally dark room so lumens not an issue. I thought this thing was an amazing deal at 1k now at 850 it's insane. It is very sharp with great color. I do have to run my room fan to move air or it overheats ( kind of in a corner).
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It's otherwise decent for a LED 4K projector. But i still can't fathom the poor choice of not able to access projector menu without the remote!!
Input Lag
25 ms (1080p@60Hz), 25 ms (4K@60Hz), 28ms (1080p@120Hz)
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The author suggests going to Amazon and using the search engine to find projectors with specifications suitable for a home theater setup. They mention owning an LG HU85LA and an Optoma GT2100HDR but are looking for a more budget-friendly option. They mention a BenQ TK800M and an Optoma GT2000HDR as potential choices, highlighting the importance of lumens, resolution, and screen size for a cinematic experience. They discuss the advantages of ultra-short-throw projectors like the LG CineBeam HU715QW for easy installation and larger screen sizes. The author emphasizes the importance of lumens for image quality, particularly in light-controlled rooms, and suggests using resources like Projector Central to determine appropriate light levels for different projectors. They caution that manufacturers often exaggerate lumens output and share their experience of not noticing a difference in brightness between projectors with different stated lumens.
summerized enough for ya?
Also no one is even talking to you it was a reply to someone else so see above a 2nd time!
Please do not be negative. He might be someone who dislikes seeing another person periods.
The author suggests going to Amazon and using the search engine to find projectors with specifications suitable for a home theater setup. They mention owning an LG HU85LA and an Optoma GT2100HDR but are looking for a more budget-friendly option. They mention a BenQ TK800M and an Optoma GT2000HDR as potential choices, highlighting the importance of lumens, resolution, and screen size for a cinematic experience. They discuss the advantages of ultra-short-throw projectors like the LG CineBeam HU715QW for easy installation and larger screen sizes. The author emphasizes the importance of lumens for image quality, particularly in light-controlled rooms, and suggests using resources like Projector Central to determine appropriate light levels for different projectors. They caution that manufacturers often exaggerate lumens output and share their experience of not noticing a difference in brightness between projectors with different stated lumens.
It isnt a one size fits all thing for example I had really really crappy internet for many years where I live so a 4k projector wouldn't have done me much good when 98 percent of what I was watching was 1080p streaming.
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