I’m stoked to see that you’re still covering 3D. Could you maybe do a video on the best 3D projectors at each price point? I’ve heard you need at least 3000 lumens for spectacular 3D, what can you recommend at that brightness?
Is there a laser projector out that does the 3dhfr? After seeing Avatar 2 weeks ago, that is something I want at home, and the ability to do 150" screen.
@@ericperry72 I think you’d be looking at high end projectors like a Christie or something similar. Avatar 2 was the first HFR movie I’d seen as well- looked pretty cool!
@@ericperry72 That would be fantastic, though so far Hisense hasn’t added 3D capability to any of their laser tvs. AWOL Vision added 3D through firmware at the behest of their customers, maybe we can get them to add HFR.
I recently picked up a Xgimi Horizon Pro 4K 3D projector for only $1,275. For that price it's a no brainer as it does everything great. It's super bright and what I love the most is the motion handling that it does. It's so smooth which is great for certain genre especially for 3D content. I'm upgrading from the Nebula Cosmos Max which was mostly great but had a rough start though. It's more refined now but still has focusing issues. It was promised to do 3D and that was one reason why I got it. They took this feature away and I was told that they wasn't going to bring it back. This cause me to keep looking for my 3D projector and I've been eyeballing the Horizon Pro for a while. I'm going be looking into picking up a portable 1080p 3D projector later this year. I might just pick up the Halo+ just due to it's motion handling!
@@JawannL I would if you don't mind the rainbow effect if you could see it. I'm planning to upgrade to that Horizon Ultra when the price is right hopefully this BF. The rainbow effect didn't bothered me do much at first but now it does. The Ultra is the only long throw with Dolby Vision. I'm not planning to use DV on it so much tho as I heard you can't use it with motion smoothness at the same time. To me HDR10 is good enough for me or even turning it off to get a brighter picture overall.
My first projector was a BenQ. They are some of the best projectors for the price and are very flexible! Their colors are almost perfect for any of the projectors they sell. For me not only was it the perfect starter projector they also make some really good high end projectors as well!
@@nuznikas I've not experienced this on any of the BenQ projectors I've owned. I'm especially blown away by the colors of my LG hu810p laser projector! 👍😎
Well, that 3d must be with active shutter glasses since there is only one projector bulb. Passive would be preferable. Active glasses are dim, are complex and will break in time, and then you may not get them replaced at a later date.
Great review! People usually mention "DLP black level", I own 2 JVCs projector that really have a good black floor, but if the image has a little more higher APL (average picture level) the contrast ratio gets much lower than my DLP Sim2 Mico 50, each at the time was a high end DLP with LED light source. I know that in the BenQ case, being an entry level projector, the black must be worst compared to what I have in my projector, but even entry level DLP projectors are really good in higher APL images, for those with kids, Disney movies usually looks awesome with it, but in really dark and washed out movies, like the new Batman, the JVC/Sony projectors will do a much better job (but it costs much more).
It is just a camera artifact, not RBE, however it is related to the color switching of DLPs causing RBE for some people, thus always purchase a DLP with the option of send it back and refund.
I don't understand why someone would pick this projector over the HT3550. I know the 3550 is a year older but it is brighter (2000 vs 1500) and about the same price. Is there something I'm missing as to why someone would recommend this over the 3550?
They don't make passive 3D projectors unfortunately, a manufacturer would have to make an commercially available 3D sync module that you would place in front of the projector lens, then you'd need a polarized projector screen to get it working properly
There is no reliable way for 3D, high gain screens loose contrast in untreated environments, just choose a brighter 3D projector >2500 ANSI lm, DLP or 3LCD
@@Intolerantmoron That's too bad...After experiencing passive 3D on a Samsung tv I bought and using the same Real 3D glasses that you get in theaters, I was hooked. I can honestly say that the 3D experience I got on that tv was better than any I've seen in a theater.
I'm curious who this appeals to and why they'd choose this over the HT3550 by comparison. No dynamic iris, 500 less lumens. In return for an onboard speaker upgrade and autofocus?..
because its marketed as easier to live with and set up. You can basically just throw this on a table or stool and it will auto keystone and you good to go, so more portable then other projectors.
Thanks for the video Shane. Would love to see a side by side comparison of this vs the Dangbei mars pro. I know the Dangbei is brighter but this BenQ might have better black levels. Also the dangbei currently does not support 3d bluray... 🤬
x3000 is less lag for gaming and has less keystone features, 3000lumens vs 1500 on this projector. This is more for cinema, x3000 is more tailored for gaming.
Local projector retailer in my area stopped carrying Benq projectors. When I asked one of the employee's why, they stated too many issues. Kind of turned me off from the brand. Looks like the Xgimi Horizon Pro and Dangbei Mars Pro have new competition.
Perché dici questo, non è assolutamente vero, sono a centinaia, e continuano a uscire, guarda su qualsiasi grosso negozio amazon ibs eprice, è solo negli usa che hanno una scarsa distribuzione forse per favorire le sale, ma in Europa e Asia siamo pieni, ne manca qualcuno in qualche lingua, ma è ben lontano da dire che non sono più in commercio.
@@car103d le televisioni è da quasi una decina d'anni che non hanno più il 3D neanche le Top di gamma, nei cinema è sparito (portato il sala solo da Avatar 2, giusto perché il primo era stato lanciato con il 3D) ormai è una tecnologia che se pur molto bella, non ha preso piede ed è morta in breve tempo, se mancano gli apparati per riprodurlo, non vende.. è considerato blasonato anche dalle catene che vendono audio video, non si trovano quasi più se non negli store online.
@@NitroRemix1 La tua visuale è corretta ma un po’ limitata ai negozi, che il 3d è morto è una bufala, è solo sparito dalle tv perché dal 2015 è su quasi tutti i videoproiettori home cinema da 500-1000€ in su i quali non vengono mai esposti nei negozi di tv nemmeno per il 2D (diremmo che la video proiezione è morta per questo?) se no venderebbero molto meno se la gente vedesse un film su proiettore invece di un 50” (gli schermi tv erano perlopiù di quel taglio fino a pochi anni fa, quelli giganti 70-80” son recenti e quasi improponibili a casa, sono un’ultra-nicchia, invece dei proiettori con telo avvolgibile da 90-150”). Il 3D sulle tv più comuni sotto i 60” difettava di impatto per ‘effetto teatrino’ rispetto a uno schermo da 100” e così han pensato di dividere il mercato facendo comperare entrambi i prodotti. Come ho detto i film ci sono sempre stati e ci sono ancora, ricerca se vuoi verificare e vedi quanti ce ne sono, anche i lettori bluray 3d (da 100€ in su full hd) non sono mai spariti, quelli ultra hd lo sono quasi tutti. Il tuo è un discorso molto comune ma disinformato di chi guardando solo ai comuni negozi si è perso la transizione sui proiettori. Che non credo diresti morti solo perché non son venduti nei negozi di tv frigo e aspirapolvere ma in negozi dedicati, come anche avviene per l’hi-fi di qualità. Inoltre credi che esista solo Cameron e Avatar per supportare il 3D a livello popolare quando semmai è stato quello solo un contenuto di nicchia, come tutta la fantascienza, che ha fatto ben poco rispetto a tantissimi altri contenuti, film, cartoni e documentari in quantità. Oltre a forum dedicati molto frequentati. Stando a un sondaggio ben oltre il 50% degli utenti di video proiezione esige il 3D su un nuovo proiettore. Perciò dire che il 3d sia morto, non solo ridimensionato, è una bufala che circola come quella di certi personaggi che sarebbero morti mentre son vivi e vegeti.
Notice how this guy is always making superhero films propaganda when in fact they are all garbage now (and then), you always have to seen images from fascistic badly done garbage like Endgame or boring trash like Aquaman on his videos - Also, he says that 3D converted films like Pacific Rim has better 3D than native 3D films like The Way Of Water when in fact it's the opposite. Also, it's funny how he says that The Way Of Water 4K version is perfect, when in fact it's not so perfect, because the movie looks like 1 hyper white over blown film on blu-ray 4K, Disney + and Amazon Prime. I don't understand why this obsesion to cheat people. It looks he's most interested in bad crappy superhero mess than in quality films.
Maybe you guys are new to RUclips and what type of anomalies you may see when WATCHING RECORDED VIDEO OF RECORDED VIDEO ON YOUR VIDEO DISPLAY 😂😅🤣 Do you think Shane would not mention what you saw if HE saw it from the projector in person?? Even the device you are using to view content can introduce artifacts.
A projector is not a tv, it goes behind you not in front of you like a TV set + soundbar, you have to connect the ht system to the audio source not to the projector.
@@therealshanelee Absolutely is marketed that way and is the highlight of their CES campaign and all the press outlet coverage. You're wrong on this one, CashApp me $100 when you get it right. SMH
@@Madcypher it uses the TI .047 chip which is native 1080p. The only chip that is native 4k is the just announced .97 TI chip that is supposedly in the new Samsung 8k UST projector. Thanks for watching 😉🤫
@@Madcypher you still trying to teach me something because you've failed at it. I have the official spec sheet from BenQ in front of me sent from BenQ. If you want to keep trying to do whatever it is your trying to do then be my guest. Be happy you've learned something today.
For the price of a 65" OLED ,this is a great alternative for those not so picky with perfect blacks and contrast ,just my opinion tho.
I’m stoked to see that you’re still covering 3D. Could you maybe do a video on the best 3D projectors at each price point? I’ve heard you need at least 3000 lumens for spectacular 3D, what can you recommend at that brightness?
This is impressive at 1500 lumens in a dark room.
Is there a laser projector out that does the 3dhfr? After seeing Avatar 2 weeks ago, that is something I want at home, and the ability to do 150" screen.
@@ericperry72 I think you’d be looking at high end projectors like a Christie or something similar. Avatar 2 was the first HFR movie I’d seen as well- looked pretty cool!
@@gx12 hopefully that new 8k laser short throw that debuted at the 2023 CES has that feature.
@@ericperry72 That would be fantastic, though so far Hisense hasn’t added 3D capability to any of their laser tvs. AWOL Vision added 3D through firmware at the behest of their customers, maybe we can get them to add HFR.
Hi there, does benq P500 as MEMC Motion feature in it?
I recently picked up a Xgimi Horizon Pro 4K 3D projector for only $1,275. For that price it's a no brainer as it does everything great. It's super bright and what I love the most is the motion handling that it does. It's so smooth which is great for certain genre especially for 3D content.
I'm upgrading from the Nebula Cosmos Max which was mostly great but had a rough start though. It's more refined now but still has focusing issues. It was promised to do 3D and that was one reason why I got it. They took this feature away and I was told that they wasn't going to bring it back. This cause me to keep looking for my 3D projector and I've been eyeballing the Horizon Pro for a while.
I'm going be looking into picking up a portable 1080p 3D projector later this year. I might just pick up the Halo+ just due to it's motion handling!
Should I jump on the Horizon?
Since you've owned this projector for a year now would you still recommend it?! I'm thinking about buying it for the 3d and dolby vision.
@@JawannL I would if you don't mind the rainbow effect if you could see it. I'm planning to upgrade to that Horizon Ultra when the price is right hopefully this BF. The rainbow effect didn't bothered me do much at first but now it does. The Ultra is the only long throw with Dolby Vision. I'm not planning to use DV on it so much tho as I heard you can't use it with motion smoothness at the same time. To me HDR10 is good enough for me or even turning it off to get a brighter picture overall.
@@KUarentaKILLA I would if you could get it for cheap now.
My first projector was a BenQ.
They are some of the best projectors for the price and are very flexible!
Their colors are almost perfect for any of the projectors they sell.
For me not only was it the perfect starter projector they also make some really good high end projectors as well!
Their colors have some mud
@@nuznikas Mud? Elaborate please..
@@kman9387 dark colors but black and white is very good
@@nuznikas I've not experienced this on any of the BenQ projectors I've owned.
I'm especially blown away by the colors of my LG hu810p laser projector! 👍😎
@@kman9387This projector is junk, the Keystone doesn't work😂
Hello Shanee Lee! I'm very curious about this projector: to use 3D, do I only need to use passive or active glasses?
BenQ has always been about the active 3D glasses unfortunately.
Well, that 3d must be with active shutter glasses since there is only one projector bulb. Passive would be preferable. Active glasses are dim, are complex and will break in time, and then you may not get them replaced at a later date.
I'm really looking to buy a 4K projector with passive 3D glasses technology. Do you know what the best option is! Thank you!
@@luizricardocastro same question - hard to find passive tech still (or any 3d for that matter)
What kind of glasses would I need?
Link in the description.
@@therealshanelee Thank you.
THANKS SHANE, FOR SHARING…here to support your channel 💚💚💚
3d thats great what glasses are used ? Passive or non passive.
It is a great compact and portable projector, which has the Android system and many good features.
Thanks for the video.
Great review!
People usually mention "DLP black level", I own 2 JVCs projector that really have a good black floor, but if the image has a little more higher APL (average picture level) the contrast ratio gets much lower than my DLP Sim2 Mico 50, each at the time was a high end DLP with LED light source. I know that in the BenQ case, being an entry level projector, the black must be worst compared to what I have in my projector, but even entry level DLP projectors are really good in higher APL images, for those with kids, Disney movies usually looks awesome with it, but in really dark and washed out movies, like the new Batman, the JVC/Sony projectors will do a much better job (but it costs much more).
Is the rainbow effect as a parent in person as it is in the video or is that just a camera artifact?
It is just a camera artifact, not RBE, however it is related to the color switching of DLPs causing RBE for some people, thus always purchase a DLP with the option of send it back and refund.
Otherwise choose a 3LCD (Epson HC 2200-2250 or above)
I have 10 years old benq projector and colors and gama in your video seams similar, and brighteness is 1200 lumens also lamp is original
Great review, thank you!
👍
@@therealshanelee Just got the projector, it is really great!
Amazing Shane even though I don’t have many 3d movies in my collection on blu ray
I don't understand why someone would pick this projector over the HT3550. I know the 3550 is a year older but it is brighter (2000 vs 1500) and about the same price. Is there something I'm missing as to why someone would recommend this over the 3550?
Projector looks good for the price. Very nice.
where do you see the price?
@@kenned5224 end of the video
Great Review
May I ask where you got the Avatar 2 Trailer in 3D?
That is not Avatar 2 nor is it a trailer its just a shot from the movie.
What type of screen do you use for the 3d?
Shane, can you buy a 3d projector that uses the passive glasses instead of the active glasses? It do have to be 4k just cheap,lol. Thanks.
They don't make passive 3D projectors unfortunately, a manufacturer would have to make an commercially available 3D sync module that you would place in front of the projector lens, then you'd need a polarized projector screen to get it working properly
What screen would you recommend to boost the light output? Especially on 3D the brighter the image the better.🤔👍
There is no reliable way for 3D, high gain screens loose contrast in untreated environments, just choose a brighter 3D projector >2500 ANSI lm, DLP or 3LCD
So can this have the rainbow effect.
Is it work with dlp 3d glasses please
Can you check for me if supports Kodi app and if you can play movies from usb devices?
That's an interesting design for sure lol
What type of 3D does this projector support?
Usually DLP - 3d active shutter glass.
Your cinema glasses or even active 3d glasses from televisions won't work.
@@Intolerantmoron Yea I know projectors support active 3D glasses, I was just hoping this one would be different by supporting the passive ones.
@@tonyorob unfortunately due to limitations of DLP design, only active technically could be implemented
@@Intolerantmoron That's too bad...After experiencing passive 3D on a Samsung tv I bought and using the same Real 3D glasses that you get in theaters, I was hooked. I can honestly say that the 3D experience I got on that tv was better than any I've seen in a theater.
what’s the closest distance from the screen can you project this?
Inches if you want a tiny image.
what is the price??
I checked Benq site, dosent seem they released it yet. Probably the same as their other higher end-ish models 2000 to 2500$
How does it compare to the xgimi horizon pro ?
This
Xgimi Horizon Pro still better in My opinion !!
I'm curious who this appeals to and why they'd choose this over the HT3550 by comparison. No dynamic iris, 500 less lumens. In return for an onboard speaker upgrade and autofocus?..
because its marketed as easier to live with and set up. You can basically just throw this on a table or stool and it will auto keystone and you good to go, so more portable then other projectors.
Another projector with 3D capabilities?
Thanks for the video Shane. Would love to see a side by side comparison of this vs the Dangbei mars pro. I know the Dangbei is brighter but this BenQ might have better black levels. Also the dangbei currently does not support 3d bluray... 🤬
Anyone who owns Benq,i highly recommend "Smarteco"mode,its increases perceived black level,color.And doesn't loose brightness at the same time
Please do the review of Philips Screeneo U5 projector
Benq ust projector black don't look charcoal black anymore.It not oled or plasma black level,but it really looks truly black
What's difference to x3000i?
x3000 is less lag for gaming and has less keystone features, 3000lumens vs 1500 on this projector. This is more for cinema, x3000 is more tailored for gaming.
What happened to the PSA 21-inch subwoofer review?
Man you are not letting that go🤣😅
Local projector retailer in my area stopped carrying Benq projectors. When I asked one of the employee's why, they stated too many issues. Kind of turned me off from the brand. Looks like the Xgimi Horizon Pro and Dangbei Mars Pro have new competition.
The OSD is too small for vip's
Can't wait to play over 1000 Nvidia 3d vision gaming in 3d
Benq site says it's true 4k not pixel shifting
It doesn't say that.
No Netflix...🤦
On this video l can quite clearly see Pink Banding in the Sky and White Parts of Video, like when there is Horses and Reindeer in Snow
That's what happens when the led and shutter speed doesn't match.
What Shane said 🤣🤣
@@therealshanelee
Oh okay glad cleared that up
@@keepingupwiththejones2933
Whats so funny
@@Music.Movies.67 you announcing that you are unsubscribing😅😂 even though we know you didn't
All of this sounds great but I wait for reviews
Thanks for the review...that terrible auto focus hunting is super distracting though!
Sarebbe interessante se ci fossero ancora i film in 3D.
Ormai non ci sono più in commercio.
Perché dici questo, non è assolutamente vero, sono a centinaia, e continuano a uscire, guarda su qualsiasi grosso negozio amazon ibs eprice, è solo negli usa che hanno una scarsa distribuzione forse per favorire le sale, ma in Europa e Asia siamo pieni, ne manca qualcuno in qualche lingua, ma è ben lontano da dire che non sono più in commercio.
@@car103d le televisioni è da quasi una decina d'anni che non hanno più il 3D neanche le Top di gamma, nei cinema è sparito (portato il sala solo da Avatar 2, giusto perché il primo era stato lanciato con il 3D) ormai è una tecnologia che se pur molto bella, non ha preso piede ed è morta in breve tempo, se mancano gli apparati per riprodurlo, non vende.. è considerato blasonato anche dalle catene che vendono audio video, non si trovano quasi più se non negli store online.
@@NitroRemix1 La tua visuale è corretta ma un po’ limitata ai negozi, che il 3d è morto è una bufala, è solo sparito dalle tv perché dal 2015 è su quasi tutti i videoproiettori home cinema da 500-1000€ in su i quali non vengono mai esposti nei negozi di tv nemmeno per il 2D (diremmo che la video proiezione è morta per questo?) se no venderebbero molto meno se la gente vedesse un film su proiettore invece di un 50” (gli schermi tv erano perlopiù di quel taglio fino a pochi anni fa, quelli giganti 70-80” son recenti e quasi improponibili a casa, sono un’ultra-nicchia, invece dei proiettori con telo avvolgibile da 90-150”). Il 3D sulle tv più comuni sotto i 60” difettava di impatto per ‘effetto teatrino’ rispetto a uno schermo da 100” e così han pensato di dividere il mercato facendo comperare entrambi i prodotti.
Come ho detto i film ci sono sempre stati e ci sono ancora, ricerca se vuoi verificare e vedi quanti ce ne sono, anche i lettori bluray 3d (da 100€ in su full hd) non sono mai spariti, quelli ultra hd lo sono quasi tutti.
Il tuo è un discorso molto comune ma disinformato di chi guardando solo ai comuni negozi si è perso la transizione sui proiettori. Che non credo diresti morti solo perché non son venduti nei negozi di tv frigo e aspirapolvere ma in negozi dedicati, come anche avviene per l’hi-fi di qualità. Inoltre credi che esista solo Cameron e Avatar per supportare il 3D a livello popolare quando semmai è stato quello solo un contenuto di nicchia, come tutta la fantascienza, che ha fatto ben poco rispetto a tantissimi altri contenuti, film, cartoni e documentari in quantità. Oltre a forum dedicati molto frequentati. Stando a un sondaggio ben oltre il 50% degli utenti di video proiezione esige il 3D su un nuovo proiettore.
Perciò dire che il 3d sia morto, non solo ridimensionato, è una bufala che circola come quella di certi personaggi che sarebbero morti mentre son vivi e vegeti.
Bangladesh price 🇧🇩👌💯
Notice how this guy is always making superhero films propaganda when in fact they are all garbage now (and then), you always have to seen images from fascistic badly done garbage like Endgame or boring trash like Aquaman on his videos - Also, he says that 3D converted films like Pacific Rim has better 3D than native 3D films like The Way Of Water when in fact it's the opposite. Also, it's funny how he says that The Way Of Water 4K version is perfect, when in fact it's not so perfect, because the movie looks like 1 hyper white over blown film on blu-ray 4K, Disney + and Amazon Prime. I don't understand why this obsesion to cheat people. It looks he's most interested in bad crappy superhero mess than in quality films.
What exactly does all this have to do with a projector review?
Pause video at 10min 50. Notice the two horizontal purple bands across the picture. Unsubscribe.
Lmao. GTFO here 😘
You don't have to announce your departure. It isn't an airport😅😂🤣
Yeah, wtf are those? Look bad
Maybe you guys are new to RUclips and what type of anomalies you may see when WATCHING RECORDED VIDEO OF RECORDED VIDEO ON YOUR VIDEO DISPLAY 😂😅🤣 Do you think Shane would not mention what you saw if HE saw it from the projector in person?? Even the device you are using to view content can introduce artifacts.
Someone tell the press!!!
Rainbow artifacts through out this video samples.. not impressed
I stopped the video at 1500 lumens 😭.
No eARC? Not interested.
A projector is not a tv, it goes behind you not in front of you like a TV set + soundbar, you have to connect the ht system to the audio source not to the projector.
This projector is actual NATIVE 4K! Might want to do an update...🙄
It absolutely is not.
@@therealshanelee Absolutely is marketed that way and is the highlight of their CES campaign and all the press outlet coverage. You're wrong on this one, CashApp me $100 when you get it right. SMH
@@Madcypher it uses the TI .047 chip which is native 1080p. The only chip that is native 4k is the just announced .97 TI chip that is supposedly in the new Samsung 8k UST projector. Thanks for watching 😉🤫
@therealshanelee It's crappy either way and the chip size is .47 not .047 as you mentioned above. Makes me wonder if you really know? 🤔
@@Madcypher you still trying to teach me something because you've failed at it. I have the official spec sheet from BenQ in front of me sent from BenQ. If you want to keep trying to do whatever it is your trying to do then be my guest. Be happy you've learned something today.
I will never ever buy a projector without a TV tunner, it is so suck because I think is wasting money.
1500 lumens is too low man.
Podran ser 8,4 k pero su tiempo de vida aun es pesimo, la tv sigue siendo la mejor opcion.