The BenQ HT2060 is a 1080p HDR10-enabled projector primarily meant for home theater use. It projects a 100-inch image at a distance of around 9.6 feet, 120 inches at a distance of around 11.5 feet, and a very large 150 inches at a distance of about 14.4 feet. The projector comes with auto vertical and manual horizontal keystone adjustments to eliminate trapezoid effects when setting up the projector. It has two HDMI 2.0 ports, both capable of 1080p @ 120Hz gaming, and has an integrated 10W speaker system. It doesn't have an integrated smart OS, but it has a Filmmaker Mode to help the projector respect the content creator's intent.
Our Verdict
The BenQ HT2060 is a good choice for watching movies. It's not a very bright projector, but it's bright enough for dim rooms. In a completely dark room, however, its contrast shines through, as it has deep blacks, especially in brighter content. It does so without sacrificing any of its image accuracy in the process, making it a solid pick for purists. Unfortunately, it's not very colorful, as its color gamut is only decent, but it's enough for most people.
Blacks are deep, especially in brighter scenes.
Very accurate prior to being calibrated.
Has a Filmmaker Mode that respects the content creator's intent.
Not very bright.
No included wireless or smart features.
Its contrast isn't quite as good in very dark scenes, with inadequate separation between elements.
The BenQ HT2060 is best treated as a 1080p @ 120Hz gaming projector with a workable, but disappointing, latency profile. At 120Hz, the unit's latency is palpable; not too high for single-player titles, but too high for any multiplayer or competitive titles. At 60Hz, the latency is too high for any gaming outside of turn-based games. Thankfully, it does offer good image quality, with great contrast and an accurate image out of the box. Just make sure to dim the lights, as it's not very bright.
Blacks are deep, especially in brighter scenes.
Very accurate prior to being calibrated.
Not very bright.
No included wireless or smart features.
High input lag, even at 120Hz.
Its contrast isn't quite as good in very dark scenes, with inadequate separation between elements.
The BenQ HT2060's brightness is alright. It's bright enough for dim rooms, but it definitely looks its best in a blacked-out room. It does have good brightness uniformity, even though there is some vignetting, which is especially noticeable on white screens.
Good brightness uniformity, although there is some vignetting.
Not very bright.
The BenQ HT2060's native contrast is great. It performs extremely well in bright scenes, with good separation between bright and dark elements. It does falter in very dark scenes, where it doesn't perform as well as some of the best home theater projectors.
Blacks are deep, especially in brighter scenes.
Its contrast isn't quite as good in very dark scenes, with inadequate separation between elements.
Changelog
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Updated Feb 05, 2026:
We've modified the text in our Brightness and Native Contrast text boxes as a result of our latest test bench. We've also added Brightness and Contrast performance usages in the Verdict section.
- Updated Jan 21, 2026: We've converted the review to Test Bench 0.11, which renames our Contrast test to Native Contrast, and adds a Sequential Contrast test box. We also added new Brightness and Contrast performance usages in Our Verdict. See the 0.11 changelog.
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Updated Jan 05, 2026:
We mentioned the newly reviewed ASUS ProArt Projector A1 in the Brightness section of this review.
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Updated Dec 16, 2025:
We mention the newly reviewed Hisense M2 Pro in the Supported Resolutions section of this review.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We bought and tested the BenQ HT2060. It's part of the BenQ Home Cinema Series, alongside other products such as the BenQ HT2050A, the BenQ HT3550, the BenQ HT3560, and the BenQ HT4550i. The HT2060 replaces the HT2050A and has a higher-rated contrast ratio, a longer-lasting LED light source, a Filmmaker Mode, and HDR10 support.
| Model | Resolution & Imaging | Light Source | HDR Formats | Max Refresh (input) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HT2060 | 1080p DLP | 4-LED | HDR10, HLG; Filmmaker Mode | Up to 120Hz (1080p) |
| HT2050A (previous gen) | 1080p DLP | Lamp | SDR only | 60Hz |
| HT3550 | 4k XPR DLP | Lamp | HDR10, HLG (DCI-P3 filter) | 60Hz (4k) |
| HT3560 | 4k XPR DLP | Lamp | HDR10, HLG | Up to 240Hz (1080p) |
| HT4550i | 4k XPR DLP | 4-LED | HDR10, HLG, HDR10+ | Up to 240Hz (1080p) |
Our unit was manufactured in June 2024; you can check out our unit's label for more information.
Popular Projector Comparisons
The BenQ HT2060 is one of the best projectors at its price point, as it's significantly cheaper than the slightly better BenQ X500i, although the latter is the better option for gamers due to its 1080p @ 240Hz and 4k @ 60Hz support. Still, the HT2060 is a definite improvement over the BenQ HT2050A, as it has better contrast, a wider color gamut, is much more accurate, supports HDR10, and has a Filmmaker Mode. It's also a better option than the similar Optoma UHD35, even if the Optoma is brighter, as it offers better image quality overall.
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The BenQ HT2060 is an improvement over the BenQ HT2050A, even if the latter is a bit brighter. Otherwise, the newer HT2060 has deeper contrast, is far more accurate out of the box, has a slightly wider color gamut, and has HDR10 support. It also has a Filmmaker Mode, which respects the content creator's intent quite well. Finally, the HT2060 is also pretty decent for gaming due to its 1080p @ 120Hz support, while the older HT2050A is limited to 1080p @ 60Hz.
The BenQ X500i is better than the BenQ HT2060. They're similarly sized, and they both have auto vertical keystone correction with slightly adjustable feet, giving them equal portability. When it comes to image quality, however, the X500i has the edge due to its much wider color gamut, better accuracy, and slightly higher brightness, although the HT2060 does have the better contrast. The X500i also projects a sharper image overall due to its pixel shifting technology, and can do so at a shorter range due to its short throw capabilities, while the HT2060 is limited to native 1080p, with a longer projection range. Finally, the X500i comes with the BenQ QS02 smart dongle, while the HT2060 doesn't have a smart OS, requiring you to buy a dongle separately.
The Hisense M2 Pro is an upgrade over the BenQ HT2060. It boasts a much wider color gamut and supports 4k @ 120Hz, while the BenQ is limited to 1080p. It also has pixel-shifted 4k capabilities, along with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support. For gamers, the Hisense also has significantly more responsive input lag. On the other hand, the BenQ has better contrast than the M2 Pro, and while it also outputs a brighter image, it's less uniform across the image.
The BenQ HT2060 is better than the Optoma UHD35. The Optoma is a bit smaller, but the BenQ has auto vertical keystone correction and adjustable feet, making it a bit easier to carry around. While the Optoma is brighter, the BenQ has the brighter colors of the two, alongside far better contrast and color accuracy, giving it the clear edge for home theater use in dark or dim rooms.
We've independently bought and tested over 75 projectors and published detailed results for each, so you can decide which one to buy. These have all been tested under the same standardized methodology, allowing you to compare them side by side. We still have all these projects in our lab, so we can continually go back and compare them to ensure our reviews are still accurate. All our test methodologies are also public on our website, so you can validate the results yourself.
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