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I currently have a BenQ HT2050 (1080p - 2,200 lumens - release in October 2015).
I know this projector isn't a native 4k but would this be a clear upgrade? I've never thought about upgrading but at this price, i feel like this might be worth looking into. Even if i don't get it today, if this is worth it then i would buy it in the future.
Is 1,100 lumens worth it? I usually watch movies at night anyway.
I currently have a BenQ HT2050 (1080p - 2,200 lumens - release in October 2015).I know this projector isn't a native 4k but would this be a clear upgrade? I've never thought about upgrading but at this price, i feel like this might be worth looking into. Even if i don't get it today, if this is worth it then i would buy it in the future. Is 1,100 lumens worth it? I usually watch movies at night anyway.
If it's for movie night, then it's definitely a upgrade
I currently have a BenQ HT2050 (1080p - 2,200 lumens - release in October 2015).
I know this projector isn't a native 4k but would this be a clear upgrade? I've never thought about upgrading but at this price, i feel like this might be worth looking into. Even if i don't get it today, if this is worth it then i would buy it in the future.
Is 1,100 lumens worth it? I usually watch movies at night anyway.
Your T2050 is a better HT projector. That was one of the best of its time per dollar. This one is 4k, and no lamp, but other than that, the picture quality/lens/contrast/color should be better on the 2050.
4k is really good when seating is super close...otherwise , in motion, honestly 1080p looks good enough at normal seating distance that other factors matter more for a picture in a dark room.
This is more of a lifestyle projector. You'll have to spend a fair bit more to get better PQ than what you already have, and get 4K as well.
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This is the reason for my question. I am concerned about young children peeking into the light accidentally. From what I've read laser might be more damaging to retinas than LED.
Most laser projectors don't beam the laser light directly out. It hits an LCD or mirror array and comes out slightly diffused.
Technically, either projector is bright enough to damage vision if looked at directly at full brightness.
I have a 300lm mini projector and it comes with a similar warning, so it doesn't take much.
If you want to avoid this as much as possible, you have 3 options:
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I know this projector isn't a native 4k but would this be a clear upgrade? I've never thought about upgrading but at this price, i feel like this might be worth looking into. Even if i don't get it today, if this is worth it then i would buy it in the future.
Is 1,100 lumens worth it? I usually watch movies at night anyway.
I know this projector isn't a native 4k but would this be a clear upgrade? I've never thought about upgrading but at this price, i feel like this might be worth looking into. Even if i don't get it today, if this is worth it then i would buy it in the future.
Is 1,100 lumens worth it? I usually watch movies at night anyway.
4k is really good when seating is super close...otherwise , in motion, honestly 1080p looks good enough at normal seating distance that other factors matter more for a picture in a dark room.
This is more of a lifestyle projector. You'll have to spend a fair bit more to get better PQ than what you already have, and get 4K as well.
Technically, either projector is bright enough to damage vision if looked at directly at full brightness.
I have a 300lm mini projector and it comes with a similar warning, so it doesn't take much.
If you want to avoid this as much as possible, you have 3 options:
- Ceiling mount with keystone correction.
- Rear projection.
- A short throw projector.
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