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BenQ might be primarily associated with data grade projectors but the manufacturer has recently launched some excellent additions to their home cinema line-up. In fact we've seen quite a few BenQ projectors pass through our doors over the past couple of m...

Impressive greyscale after calibration, Very good colour accuracy, Excellent motion handling, Decent video processing, Great 3D performance, Sharp and detailed picture, Bright images, Lens shift for easier installation, Price...

Mediocre Blacks, Limited shadow detail, Rainbow artefacts, Fans can be noisy, Some light spill...

BenQ have been quietly producing a range of budget DLP projectors that can deliver genuinely impressive levels of performance, especially when you consider their price. Whilst single-chip DLP won't be for everyone due to the rainbow artefacts that the col...
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BenQ has split its high-end projector range into two separate models: the W1500, and the W1400 reviewed here. The only major difference between is that the W1500 supports wireless video, so if you're happy to use a cable the W1400 is a significantly cheap...

Impressive picture quality, but 3D is hit-and-miss and DLP effects are unavoidable...
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What is the BenQ W1400? The W1400 is a single-chip DLP projector that sits towards the top of BenQ's latest home entertainment projection range. It's full HD, supports 3D and is at the time of writing available for just a smidge over £1100, making it eye-...

Good all-round picture quality, Good value, Runs quietly in Eco mode...

Slightly hollow dark areas, High input lag affects gaming, Dark 3D scenes have a slight red tone...

While its slight red bias with 3D, high input lag and slightly hollow-looking dark scenes stop it scoring a full Trusted Reviews recommendation, the W1400 is nonetheless another strong effort from BenQ – especially as its frame interpolation is better tha...
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Priced at £1000, the BenQ W1400 is a hugely capable performer – the DLP projector handles Full HD and 3D video, and has a wide selection of connections. Most importantly, the picture it delivers is fantastic, especially when you consider the price. Whil...

Punchy and vibrant colour palette, Plenty of detail, Clean, crisp and bright picture, Decent with 3D, motion and upscaling, Compact, light build, Easy to set up and use, Good connectivity...

Nothing at the price...

The BenQ W1400 is an enjoyable proposition for anyone wanting to get into the home cinema market, but not quite willing to pay premium price.If you go up the price scale, you'll get greater subtlety, a brighter picture and more confident motion handling...
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