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BenQ HT2050A
Epson Home Cinema 1080
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Native Resolution
1080p
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
Lamp
Native Resolution
1080p
Imaging Technology
LCD
Light Source
Lamp
Our Verdict
BenQ HT2050A
Epson Home Cinema 1080
The Epson Home Cinema 1080 is better than the BenQ HT2050A. The Epson is significantly brighter, so it's easier to use in rooms with a few lights and has vastly better pre-calibration image accuracy than the BenQ. The BenQ does have better contrast and more extensive calibration options than the Home Cinema 1080, so if you are willing to put in the time to improve the unit's color accuracy, then it can offer superior image quality to the Epson, but out of the box, the Epson model is the better-looking product.
Variants
- HT2050A (White)
- Home Cinema 1080 (White)
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Main Differences for
Movies
Movies
Threshold
Movies
7.2
7.0
Contrast
8.2
5.3
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
5.2
8.3
Brightness
7.1
8.4
Full Comparison
Picture Quality
Brightness
7.1
8.4
Brightness Measurement Picture
White Light Output
1,330 lm
2,168 lm
Color Light Output
1,088 lm
2,201 lm
Brightness Uniformity
80%
87%
Screen Brightness
153 cd/m²
239 cd/m²
Contrast
8.2
5.3
APL Native Contrast
1% APL Native Contrast
1,311 : 1
321 : 1
5% APL Native Contrast
834 : 1
268 : 1
10% APL Native Contrast
573 : 1
222 : 1
15% APL Native Contrast
435 : 1
188 : 1
25% APL Native Contrast
278 : 1
145 : 1
50% APL Native Contrast
140 : 1
86 : 1
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
5.2
8.3
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
5.86
1.69
Color dE
4.88
2.71
Gamma
2.22
2.13
Color Temperature
6,559 K
6,743 K
Picture Mode
User 1
Game
Color Temp Setting
Normal
4
Gamma Setting
2.2
No Gamma Setting
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
8.6
8.3
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
0.68
1.62
Color dE
3.03
2.53
Gamma
2.21
2.16
Color Temperature
6,587 K
6,869 K
White Balance Calibration
2 point
2 point
Color Calibration
Yes
No
Picture Mode
User 1
Game
Color Gamut
6.8
6.6
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Rec. 709 xy
92.54%
91.34%
Rec. 709 uv
93.97%
92.91%
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Rec. 2020 xy
50.00%
49.03%
Rec. 2020 uv
53.89%
52.85%
Design
Imaging
Style Picture
Imaging Technology
DLP
LCD
Light Source
Lamp
Lamp
Resolution
1080p
1080p
Spectral Power Distribution
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.15
1.02
Maximum Throw Ratio
1.50
1.23
Optics
Optical Zoom
Manual
Focus
Manual Focus
Keystone
Auto Keystone
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.15
1.02
Maximum Throw Ratio
1.50
1.23
Horizontal Lens Shift
N/A
Vertical Lens Shift
N/A
Portability
4.5
5.0
Dimension Picture
Height
4.7" (12.0 cm)
3.5" (9.0 cm)
Width
14.9" (37.9 cm)
11.8" (30.0 cm)
Depth
10.8" (27.4 cm)
9.8" (25.0 cm)
Weight
7.8 lbs (3.6 kg)
5.9 lbs (2.7 kg)
Noise
4.8
Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video
Noise @ Maximum Brightness
63.6dBA
Inputs
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
2 (2x HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
USB Data Ports
0
1
Audio Out 3.5mm
1
Digital Optical Audio Out
0
Wi-Fi
No
Yes
Ethernet Speed
No Ethernet
Supported Resolutions
3.3
Native Resolution
1080p
1080p
4k @ 60Hz
No
4k @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Scaled (Forced)
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Input Lag
3.3
4k @ 60Hz
N/A
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
N/A
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz
51.1
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
51.1
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
51.1
HDR Format Support
HDR10
No
HDR10+
No
Dolby Vision
No
HLG
No
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
3D
3D Support
No
Features
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
2
ARC/eARC
No
No
Wi-Fi
No
Yes
USB Data Ports
0
1
Smart Features & Sound
Smart OS
No
No
Cast Capable
No
Yes
Speaker(s)
Yes
Yes
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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