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BenQ HT2050A vs Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01

Which Projector Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Picture Quality
      BrightnessContrastPre-Calibration Color AccuracyPost-Calibration Color AccuracyColor Gamut
    Design
      ImagingOpticsPortabilityNoise
    Inputs
      Inputs & ConnectivitySupported ResolutionsInput LagHDR Format SupportAudio Passthrough3D
    Features
      Inputs & ConnectivitySmart Features & SoundIn The Box
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Products

BenQ HT2050A
Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01

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BenQ HT2050A Picture
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1080p
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
Lamp
Native Resolution
1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Imaging Technology
LCD
Light Source
Lamp
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Our Verdict

BenQ HT2050A

Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01

The Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 and BenQ HT2050A have opposite strengths. The BenQ HT2050A excels in pitch-black rooms due to its great contrast, while inversely, the Epson struggles in dark rooms with its poor contrast and raised blacks. The Epson is, however, much brighter than the BenQ, so it distinguishes itself when the lights are on. The Epson is also more accurate than the BenQ.

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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 

7.2
6.6

Contrast 
 

8.2
4.1

Brightness 
 

7.1
8.8

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

5.2
7.2

Full Comparison

Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

7.1
8.8

Brightness Measurement Picture  

BenQ HT2050A Brightness Measurement Picture
Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output 
 

1,330 lm
2,233 lm

Color Light Output 
 

1,088 lm
2,265 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

80%
99%

Screen Brightness 
 

153 cd/m²
280 cd/m²
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Contrast 
 

8.2
4.1

APL Native Contrast  

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1% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,311 : 1
201 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

834 : 1
181 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

573 : 1
161 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

435 : 1
144 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

278 : 1
119 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

140 : 1
76 : 1
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

5.2
7.2

Pre White Balance Picture  

BenQ HT2050A Pre White Balance Picture
Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

BenQ HT2050A Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

BenQ HT2050A Pre Color Picture
Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 Pre Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

5.86
4.27

Color dE 
 

4.88
2.05

Gamma 
 

2.22
2.11

Color Temperature 
 

6,559 K
6,806 K

Picture Mode 
 

User 1
sRGB

Color Temp Setting 
 

Normal
6500 K

Gamma Setting 
 

2.2
No Gamma Setting
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

8.6
9.0

Post White Balance Picture  

BenQ HT2050A Post White Balance Picture
Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

BenQ HT2050A Post Gamma Curve Picture
Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

BenQ HT2050A Post Color Picture
Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 Post Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

0.68
1.62

Color dE 
 

3.03
1.26

Gamma 
 

2.21
2.07

Color Temperature 
 

6,587 K
6,490 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

2 point
2 point

Color Calibration 
 

Yes
No

Picture Mode 
 

User 1
sRGB
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Color Gamut 
 

6.8
7.0

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709  

BenQ HT2050A Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy 
 

92.54%
94.68%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

93.97%
93.67%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

BenQ HT2050A Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

50.00%
51.23%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

53.89%
55.46%
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Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture  

BenQ HT2050A Style Picture
Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 Style Picture

Imaging Technology 
 

DLP
LCD

Light Source 
 

Lamp
Lamp

Resolution 
 

1080p
1280 x 800 (WXGA)

Spectral Power Distribution  

Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 Spectral Power Distribution

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 10

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

1.15
1.27

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

1.50
1.27
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Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

No

Focus 
 

Manual Focus

Keystone 
 

Manual Keystone

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 10

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

1.15
1.27

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

1.50
1.27

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
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Portability 
 

4.5
6.0

Dimension Picture  

BenQ HT2050A Dimension Picture
Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 Dimension Picture

Height  

4.7" (12.0 cm)
3.4" (8.7 cm)

Width  

14.9" (37.9 cm)
11.6" (29.4 cm)

Depth  

10.8" (27.4 cm)
8.3" (21.0 cm)

Weight 
 

7.8 lbs (3.6 kg)
5.4 lbs (2.4 kg)
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Noise 
 

4.7

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

64.0dBA
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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

BenQ HT2050A Inputs Picture
Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 Inputs Picture

HDMI 
 

1x (HDMI 1.4)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

No HDMI 2.1

USB Data Ports 
 

0
1

Audio Out 3.5mm  

0

Digital Optical Audio Out  

0

Wi-Fi  

No
No

Ethernet Speed  

No Ethernet
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Supported Resolutions 
 

2.5

Native Resolution 
 

1080p
1280 x 800 (WXGA)

4k @ 60Hz 
 

No

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

No

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

No

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Scaled

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Scaled

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

No

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

60 Hz
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Input Lag 
 

4.4

4k @ 60Hz 
 

N/A

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

N/A

4k @ 120Hz 
 

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

38.9

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

38.9

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

38.9
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HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

No

HDR10+ 
 

No

Dolby Vision 
 

No

HLG 
 

No
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Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

No
No

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

No

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

No

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

No

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

No

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

No

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

No

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

0

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

No

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

No

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

No

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

No
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3D  

3D Support 
 

No
Features

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

BenQ HT2050A Inputs Picture
Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 Inputs Picture

HDMI 
 

2

ARC/eARC 
 

No
No

Wi-Fi  

No
No

USB Data Ports 
 

0
1
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Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

No
No

Cast Capable 
 

No
No

Speaker(s) 
 

Yes
Yes
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

BenQ HT2050A In The Box Picture
Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 In The Box Picture
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