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Special Feature Built-In Speaker, Digital Keystone Correction, 3D Ready, Short Throw
Connectivity Technology USB, 3.5mm Jack
Display resolution 1920 x 1080

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  • UNPARALLELED PICTURE QUALITY:: Native 1080p Full HD image quality with 2200 ANSI Lumens, 15, 000:1 contrast ratio, 6x RGBRGB color wheel delivers rich colors and crisp details that are calibrated for movies and gaming.
  • VIDEO GAMES ON THE BIG SCREEN: superior short throw projection enables you to project 100 inch screen from just 3 Feet letting you fully immerse into your games. Project up to 300 inches
  • LOW INPUT LAG: The specialized low input lag and unique game modes ensure gamers an ultra-smooth and comprehensive gaming experience
  • INDUSTRY LEADING WARRANTY : 3-year limited parts and labor coverage makes you rest easy that our us-based customer service team is here when you need it
  • AWARD WINNING PROJECTOR - Best Overall - Best Projectors for Gaming 2019 - IGN
  • FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION: Vertical keystone correction and a 1. 2x zoom allows easy installation
  • DLP TECHNOLOGY: DLP is the leading technology used in 90% of the world’s cinemas and 100% of digital IMAX theaters. You will experience a longer lasting, slimmer design, sharper and crisper image in BenQ projector
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    HT2150ST
    HT2150ST Short Throw Projector

    Take it to the Big Screen

    HT2150ST

    Full HD 1080p Projector

    Level up your gaming with hyper-realistic HDR details on gigantic Full HD 1080p projected images that own mere flat screens. Equip yourself with HT2150ST home projector to carry your team to victory.

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    Display Projection System: DLPNative Resolution: 1080p (1920 x 1080)‎Resolution Support: VGA(640 x 480) to WUXGA_RB(1920 x 1200) *RB=Reduced Blanking Brightness (ANSI lumens): 2200 ANSI Lumens Contrast Ratio (FOFO): 15000: 1 ‎Display Color: 1. 07 Billion Colors Native Aspect Ratio: 16: 9Light Source Wattage: 240W‎Light Source Life: 3500 / 5000 / 7000 hours‎ Optical Throw Ratio: 0. 69 - 0. 83 (100" @ 1. 5m)‎Zoom Ratio: 1. 2: 1‎Lens: F/# = 2. 6 - 2. 78, f = 10. 2 - 12. 24 mm Keystone Adjustment: 1D, Vertical 20 degrees Projection Offset: 102. 5%2. 5%Clear Image Size (Diagonal): 60"~120" / 300"‎Horizontal Frequency: 15 - 102KHz‎Vertical Scan Rate: 23 - 120Hz‎PicturePicture Mode: Bright/Vivid/Cinema/Game/Game(Bright)/User/ISF Night/ISF Day/(3D)‎Color Wheel Segment: 6-Segment (RGBRGB)‎Color Wheel Speed: 6x (50Hz), 4x (60Hz)‎Rec. 709 Coverage: 96%AudioSpeaker: Chamber Speaker 10W x 2InterfacePC (D-Sub): 1USB (Type mini B): 1 (Service)Audio in (3. 5mm Mini Jack): 1Audio out (3. 5mm Mini Jack): 1RS232 (DB-9pin): 1DC 12V Trigger (3. 5mm Jack): 1IR Receiver: 2 (Front/Top)Security Bar: 1Special Features Night/ Day: Yes Compatibility HDTV Compatibility: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080pVideo Compatibility: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, SDTV(480i/576i), EDTV (480p/576p, HDTV (720p, 1080i/p 60Hz)‎3D Compatibility‎: Frame Sequential: Up to 60Hz 720p Frame Packing: Up to 24 Hz 1080pSide by Side: Up to 24Hz 1080p Top Bottom: Up to 60Hz 1080p‎EnvironmentPower Supply: AC100 to 240V, 50 to 60 Power Consumption: 353with110V Standby Power Consumption: Acoustic Noise (Typ. /Eco. ): 29 / 27 dB ‎Operating Temperature: 0~40℃Dimension and Weight Dimensions (W x H x D)(mm): 380. 5 x 121. 7 x 277 mm Net Weight (lbs. ): 7. 27lbs‎Accessories Included (Standard)Carton: Yes Carry Bag: Yes Remote Control with Battery: Yes (RCV012)Power Cord (by region): Yes User Manual CD: Yes Quick Start Guide: Yes Card (by region): Yes Lens cover: Yes Battery: Yes.

    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    1,077 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the image quality, quality, brightness, sound quality, and value of the video projector. For example, they mention that it blows them away for the picture quality, it's incredibly impressive, and it has good brightness. Some appreciate the sound quality as it'll be more than adequate for a normal sized room. That said, some say it'd be a good investment.

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    150 customers mention132 positive18 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the video projector. They mention that it blows them away with the picture quality, it's sharper, and reasonably visible. They say that video games and movies look amazing on the screen, with bright colors and real and life-sized scenery.

    "...The color gamut is other worldly & input lag on "Game" mode with no keystoning is lightning fast!..." Read more

    "...You can use it with a screen or simply on a white wall. The resolution is amazing...." Read more

    "...ConclusionThis is a great 1080P gaming projector with dark blacks, quiet operations, quality build, quality packaging and an overall..." Read more

    "...The colors are better than the Optoma, the contrast is slightly better, but the image noise is a deal breaker for me...." Read more

    123 customers mention109 positive14 negative

    Customers like the quality of the video projector. For example, they say it's a high quality projector experience without the high budget. Some customers mention that the quality seems better than 1080p, and others the pixels are a bit more. However, most are impressed with the brightness and color gamma. They also say the adjustment is digital, so it does not reduce the quality. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and value of the product.

    "...isn't quite as vibrant as BenQ's color gamma, but is still incredibly impressive...." Read more

    "...ConclusionThis is a great 1080P gaming projector with dark blacks, quiet operations, quality build, quality packaging and an overall..." Read more

    "...With this model you get the size with no quality loss. Really a game changer couldn’t be happier with purchase." Read more

    "Wonderful projector. Works great for movies and gaming. Great customer support." Read more

    59 customers mention49 positive10 negative

    Customers like the brightness of the video projector. For example, they say it has good brightness so they can have all the lights on in their shop. Some mention that SDR is way brighter than HDR mode, and that it works great for movies and gaming. That said, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...Man oh man is the picture on this great. The brightness is incredible (especially compared to the $2-300 Vankyos) and the color really pops...." Read more

    "...It’s easy to operate and setup, is pretty decent even without low light, is VERY short-throw which was a must in my situation, and generally looks..." Read more

    "Wonderful projector. Works great for movies and gaming. Great customer support." Read more

    "...This projector is so bright, you don't have to wait until the night is completely dark...." Read more

    49 customers mention37 positive12 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the video projector. They mention that the sound is more than adequate for a normal sized room, the noise is low, and the fan is not too loud. The monotone speaker is usable in a pinch, and both projectors have built-in speakers.

    "...Both projectors have built-in speakers should you need them...." Read more

    "...This is a great 1080P gaming projector with dark blacks, quiet operations, quality build, quality packaging and an overall better value compared to..." Read more

    "...Sound is more than adequate for a normal sized room. Projector is bright enough to be used with pretty high amounts of ambient light...." Read more

    "...Inside, we simply connected the Bose Soundlink speaker! Great sound for indoors!!..." Read more

    41 customers mention37 positive4 negative

    Customers like the value of the video projector. They say it's a good investment, high quality for the price, and a great buy. Some mention that the payment plan was appreciated. Overall, most are happy with the performance for the value.

    "...I'm extremely happy with this short throw led projector at this price point...." Read more

    "Totally worth the money. My family loves it. It's a literal home movie theater. You can use it with a screen or simply on a white wall...." Read more

    "...quiet operations, quality build, quality packaging and an overall better value compared to an Optoma UHD50X for $1,500...." Read more

    "...Would I buy again, absolutely.. I think this was the best bang for the buck, and watching the new and better versions coming out... I still think..." Read more

    35 customers mention31 positive4 negative

    Customers find the setup of the video projector to be easy. They mention that the unit itself is very easy to use and set up, with 2 leveling screws/legs that make placing the unit a breeze. Customers also mention that it starts playing right out of the box.

    "...This section is meant to address the ease of operation, the operational capabilities, and the things that may be easily overlooked by potential..." Read more

    "...device alone looks much nicer, the remote feels nicer, setting it up is far nicer and easier...." Read more

    "...Has a handy zoom feature and 2 leveling screws/legs that makes placing the unit a breeze. Gaming was super smooth with no noticeable lag...." Read more

    "...It’s easy to operate and setup, is pretty decent even without low light, is VERY short-throw which was a must in my situation, and generally looks..." Read more

    32 customers mention29 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the video projector. They mention that it has very low lag, and the response time is fast. They also appreciate the great picture quality and the ability to stream 4K content. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...I never see any response time symptoms as I shouldn't. Think of it as posessing a response time of 0ms.**The Little Things**..." Read more

    "...gamut is other worldly & input lag on "Game" mode with no keystoning is lightning fast!..." Read more

    "...The input lag is low for this projector and for 1st person shooters its great but not anywhere as close to a 120hz monitor however so dont expect to..." Read more

    "...Other than that this projector is awesome. I don’t notice any lag during games or movies. The colors, contrast, and darkness look great...." Read more

    30 customers mention27 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the video projector. They mention that it works beautifully, has no problems so far, and is good for online gaming. They also say that it's better in every respect, including color, lifespan, heat, noise, and throw. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...I have it set for 120” screen in basement, works outstanding" Read more

    "...Worked flawlessly!..." Read more

    "...It's so much better in every respect: color, lifespan, heat, noise, throw. It's revolutionary...." Read more

    "...concept with a friend’s projector and besides the smaller picture, worked great. Got the BenQ thinking we could recreate the experience...." Read more

    Completely satisfied and even a fair-bit impressed
    5 Stars
    Completely satisfied and even a fair-bit impressed
    This is a review for the BenQ HT2150ST. Seeing as Amazon combines numerous models into the same review pool, I felt the need to specify. I have only had the projector for a couple days so this is a honeymoon-phase review and I will try to remember to update this review later on after I have had a while to put it through the ringer. I will compare the 2150ST to the Optoma GT1080 in this review as well. Having said all of this, let's get to the review.**Picture Quality**This projector's picture quality is simply remarkable. I am highly critical of anything I purchase with my evaluation of electronics being especially stringent. Compared to the Optoma GT1080, the BenQ has better colors; equal or better black levels; less rainbow effect (abbreviated RBE); and better focus uniformity (perfect). Many people are concerned about the rainbow effect, so I am here to say that it is all but non-existent on the BenQ. The Optoma had some rainbowing that wasn't bad by any means, but it did show up without even purposefully looking for it. It didn't bother me much, but having now used the BenQ I feel spoiled. Quite literally the only way I can even observe the RBE is by putting up a high contrast scene like the grid test pattern and darting my eyes across the image. Even then it takes a few passes with my eyes to find it. The black levels are as dark as or darker than my TV (Sony KDL W700B). For empirical comparison the Sony TV has a Black level of about 0.020 cd/m2 (taken from the W800B review on Rtings.com. The W800B is the W700B, just with 3D). This is with my projector being used on a light-green wall. Theoretically a darker wall would improve the black levels and contrast overall. The colors are even better than the Sony TV and much better and more natural than the Optoma (This and the lack of RBE are thanks to the 4X/6X speed, RGBRGB color wheel compared to the Optoma's 2X speed, non-RGBRGB color wheel). The final point of comparison in this category would be focus uniformity. Here the BenQ takes the win with no question. The Optoma had fairly blurry corners as well as chromatic aberration (especially the top right corner) when the middle of the screen was used to adjust focus. This resulted in me having to find a happy middle-ground between top-right corner focus and center picture focus. The Ben Q immediately provided perfect focus without any chromatic aberration across the entire ~135" image. In short, the picture quality on this projector is remarkable.**Operating Experience**This section is meant to address the ease of operation, the operational capabilities, and the things that may be easily overlooked by potential projector purchasers. First of all, the BenQ has MANY more options provided in the menus than the Optoma. They both have digital, vertical keystone and the usual gamut of gamma, color, contrast, etc. settings. The Ben Q, however, has many other settings on offer for the person who really wants to tinker with the projector. My personal favorite is the color correction option that adjusts the image based on the color of the surface you are projecting upon. The remote has all of the things that you use frequently/somewhat frequently on it (I will post a picture). Please note that at least one of the buttons (PiP) is a dummy for this model, at least as far as I can tell. The remote also has a red backlight (Woohoo! Backlit remotes just like the old days!). The brightness of this remote is much more usable than the blue backlight on the Optoma's remote (the Optoma's was positively blinding).The BenQ has a slightly longer requirement for projection distance than the GT1080, but both being short throw in nature, this isn't a huge problem. You can look up the specific values for yourself if you want more detail. The BenQ is also slightly more forgiving than the Optoma when it comes to placement due to its 1.2X zoom capability. This also has a VGA port and a Serial port which the GT1080 does not.**Value**Seeing as this projector just released a few months ago (August 2016) it is at full price, $1000 (~$1060 after Michigan taxes). I am not at all upset with the price I paid considering the quality I received. The Optoma left me a little underwhelmed, it lacked a bit of color and the issues I mentioned earlier bothered me enough to return it after about a week, at which time I decided to purchase the BenQ instead. Now, the Optoma is around $400 cheaper than the BenQ, so yes the BenQ should provide better overall quality. The GT1080 is not a bad projector, I know my words may make it seem like it is, but this is an objective, critical review, there are no participation ribbons being given. For me, even though the Optoma is much cheaper, I think the BenQ has a better value, the higher price point is more than made up for.**Gaming**I'll keep this short and sweet. There is no perceivable input lag. I would say it is equal to or faster than my Sony TV (24.3ms via Rtings W800B review). Remember, INPUT LAG AND RESPONSE TIME ARE NOT THE SAME THING. atleast 70% of the time when I see someone say "response time" they actually mean input lag. Input lag is what makes your controller seem out of sync with your TV, like when you hit a button on the controller to make your character do something and there is a delay before your character on screen actually executes that command. Most people can't notice anything less than 30-35ms, while some people can notice anything above 10 or 20ms using a controller, although at that point it isn't really a problem even though it can be noticed.. Response time on the other hand has to do with how quickly the pixels on your screen can change color (usually gray to gray or black to white). Response time on any respectable display will be 5ms or less. A slower response time will lead to "smearing" or "blurring" on your display. Think of it like in a movie or show where the character takes drugs and everything seems to look really flowy when they move or like they have a trail following them. That is an extreme example, but it gets the point across. This projector uses Digital Light Processing (DLP) to create its image, with DLP any ghosting/blurring is actually impossible from what I have learned through numerous articles. I never see any response time symptoms as I shouldn't. Think of it as posessing a response time of 0ms.**The Little Things**Both the Optoma and BenQ came INCREDIBLY well packaged. The BenQ even more-so. The remote for the BenQ has a satisfying tactile feedback/click to it. Both projectors have built-in speakers should you need them. I haven't used them on either one so I can't comment on their abilities, but they are there. If you are buying a decent projector, you should have something better than the built-in speakers to use, hence my avoidance of using them. However, they do have their place. It's really comforting to know that I can bring the projector over to a friend's house or outside and, with no further equipment besides a Blu-ray/DVD player, have a movie theater-like experience, especially with the short-throw nature that makes it easier to find a spot to project.**Negatives**If I had to pick out some negatives, it would be that the black level could be better and it could run a bit cooler. It is not plasma level or OLED level blacks, but it is most certainly as good as the high-end LED TVs. The temperature level isn't something that affects my viewing environment in any substantial way, however, being a techie, it bothers me when any piece of technology runs hot. Perhaps this high heat is just inherent of traditional projector lamp technology, but it still bothers me. In all honesty, these are the only things I think could be improved on this projector. Also, at this price point, I don't think you will find anything better. When I update this review later on, I will be sure to include any new or exacerbated issues that I encounter.**Conclusion**If you are deciding between the Optoma GT1080 and the BenQ HT2150ST, get the BenQ. They both are good projectors, but the BenQ is a tier or two above the GT1080 in quality and experience while coming in at a price that is only 1 - 1.5 tiers higher.**Full Disclosure**I purchased both the Optoma GT1080 and the BenQ HT2150ST with my own money. I was not in any way, shape, or form compensated for the review of these projectors. I am just a 22 year old college student with high standards and the desire to give credit where credit is due and call out any downfalls so that they can hopefully be improved upon in the future.Being one of the first reviews for this product, I really hope this is comprehensive enough for anyone looking to purchase this projector. Thanks for reading!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Completely satisfied and even a fair-bit impressed
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2016
    This is a review for the BenQ HT2150ST. Seeing as Amazon combines numerous models into the same review pool, I felt the need to specify. I have only had the projector for a couple days so this is a honeymoon-phase review and I will try to remember to update this review later on after I have had a while to put it through the ringer. I will compare the 2150ST to the Optoma GT1080 in this review as well. Having said all of this, let's get to the review.

    **Picture Quality**
    This projector's picture quality is simply remarkable. I am highly critical of anything I purchase with my evaluation of electronics being especially stringent. Compared to the Optoma GT1080, the BenQ has better colors; equal or better black levels; less rainbow effect (abbreviated RBE); and better focus uniformity (perfect). Many people are concerned about the rainbow effect, so I am here to say that it is all but non-existent on the BenQ. The Optoma had some rainbowing that wasn't bad by any means, but it did show up without even purposefully looking for it. It didn't bother me much, but having now used the BenQ I feel spoiled. Quite literally the only way I can even observe the RBE is by putting up a high contrast scene like the grid test pattern and darting my eyes across the image. Even then it takes a few passes with my eyes to find it. The black levels are as dark as or darker than my TV (Sony KDL W700B). For empirical comparison the Sony TV has a Black level of about 0.020 cd/m2 (taken from the W800B review on Rtings.com. The W800B is the W700B, just with 3D). This is with my projector being used on a light-green wall. Theoretically a darker wall would improve the black levels and contrast overall. The colors are even better than the Sony TV and much better and more natural than the Optoma (This and the lack of RBE are thanks to the 4X/6X speed, RGBRGB color wheel compared to the Optoma's 2X speed, non-RGBRGB color wheel). The final point of comparison in this category would be focus uniformity. Here the BenQ takes the win with no question. The Optoma had fairly blurry corners as well as chromatic aberration (especially the top right corner) when the middle of the screen was used to adjust focus. This resulted in me having to find a happy middle-ground between top-right corner focus and center picture focus. The Ben Q immediately provided perfect focus without any chromatic aberration across the entire ~135" image. In short, the picture quality on this projector is remarkable.

    **Operating Experience**
    This section is meant to address the ease of operation, the operational capabilities, and the things that may be easily overlooked by potential projector purchasers. First of all, the BenQ has MANY more options provided in the menus than the Optoma. They both have digital, vertical keystone and the usual gamut of gamma, color, contrast, etc. settings. The Ben Q, however, has many other settings on offer for the person who really wants to tinker with the projector. My personal favorite is the color correction option that adjusts the image based on the color of the surface you are projecting upon. The remote has all of the things that you use frequently/somewhat frequently on it (I will post a picture). Please note that at least one of the buttons (PiP) is a dummy for this model, at least as far as I can tell. The remote also has a red backlight (Woohoo! Backlit remotes just like the old days!). The brightness of this remote is much more usable than the blue backlight on the Optoma's remote (the Optoma's was positively blinding).
    The BenQ has a slightly longer requirement for projection distance than the GT1080, but both being short throw in nature, this isn't a huge problem. You can look up the specific values for yourself if you want more detail. The BenQ is also slightly more forgiving than the Optoma when it comes to placement due to its 1.2X zoom capability. This also has a VGA port and a Serial port which the GT1080 does not.

    **Value**
    Seeing as this projector just released a few months ago (August 2016) it is at full price, $1000 (~$1060 after Michigan taxes). I am not at all upset with the price I paid considering the quality I received. The Optoma left me a little underwhelmed, it lacked a bit of color and the issues I mentioned earlier bothered me enough to return it after about a week, at which time I decided to purchase the BenQ instead. Now, the Optoma is around $400 cheaper than the BenQ, so yes the BenQ should provide better overall quality. The GT1080 is not a bad projector, I know my words may make it seem like it is, but this is an objective, critical review, there are no participation ribbons being given. For me, even though the Optoma is much cheaper, I think the BenQ has a better value, the higher price point is more than made up for.

    **Gaming**
    I'll keep this short and sweet. There is no perceivable input lag. I would say it is equal to or faster than my Sony TV (24.3ms via Rtings W800B review). Remember, INPUT LAG AND RESPONSE TIME ARE NOT THE SAME THING. atleast 70% of the time when I see someone say "response time" they actually mean input lag. Input lag is what makes your controller seem out of sync with your TV, like when you hit a button on the controller to make your character do something and there is a delay before your character on screen actually executes that command. Most people can't notice anything less than 30-35ms, while some people can notice anything above 10 or 20ms using a controller, although at that point it isn't really a problem even though it can be noticed.. Response time on the other hand has to do with how quickly the pixels on your screen can change color (usually gray to gray or black to white). Response time on any respectable display will be 5ms or less. A slower response time will lead to "smearing" or "blurring" on your display. Think of it like in a movie or show where the character takes drugs and everything seems to look really flowy when they move or like they have a trail following them. That is an extreme example, but it gets the point across. This projector uses Digital Light Processing (DLP) to create its image, with DLP any ghosting/blurring is actually impossible from what I have learned through numerous articles. I never see any response time symptoms as I shouldn't. Think of it as posessing a response time of 0ms.

    **The Little Things**
    Both the Optoma and BenQ came INCREDIBLY well packaged. The BenQ even more-so. The remote for the BenQ has a satisfying tactile feedback/click to it. Both projectors have built-in speakers should you need them. I haven't used them on either one so I can't comment on their abilities, but they are there. If you are buying a decent projector, you should have something better than the built-in speakers to use, hence my avoidance of using them. However, they do have their place. It's really comforting to know that I can bring the projector over to a friend's house or outside and, with no further equipment besides a Blu-ray/DVD player, have a movie theater-like experience, especially with the short-throw nature that makes it easier to find a spot to project.

    **Negatives**
    If I had to pick out some negatives, it would be that the black level could be better and it could run a bit cooler. It is not plasma level or OLED level blacks, but it is most certainly as good as the high-end LED TVs. The temperature level isn't something that affects my viewing environment in any substantial way, however, being a techie, it bothers me when any piece of technology runs hot. Perhaps this high heat is just inherent of traditional projector lamp technology, but it still bothers me. In all honesty, these are the only things I think could be improved on this projector. Also, at this price point, I don't think you will find anything better. When I update this review later on, I will be sure to include any new or exacerbated issues that I encounter.

    **Conclusion**
    If you are deciding between the Optoma GT1080 and the BenQ HT2150ST, get the BenQ. They both are good projectors, but the BenQ is a tier or two above the GT1080 in quality and experience while coming in at a price that is only 1 - 1.5 tiers higher.

    **Full Disclosure**
    I purchased both the Optoma GT1080 and the BenQ HT2150ST with my own money. I was not in any way, shape, or form compensated for the review of these projectors. I am just a 22 year old college student with high standards and the desire to give credit where credit is due and call out any downfalls so that they can hopefully be improved upon in the future.

    Being one of the first reviews for this product, I really hope this is comprehensive enough for anyone looking to purchase this projector. Thanks for reading!
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