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BenQ HT2050A vs BenQ HT2060: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the BenQ HT2050A: 90% of 86 owners recommend it, vs 84% of 55 for the BenQ HT2060.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

BenQ HT2050A

90%of 86 owners recommend
90% recommend · 5% neutral · 5% don't
Owners praise
  • Crisp, sharp 1080p picture that impresses even at 120"+
  • Best-value projector under $1,000; beats pricier units
  • Excellent color accuracy, contrast and black levels
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BenQ HT2060

84%of 55 owners recommend
84% recommend · 5% neutral · 11% don't
Owners praise
  • Outstanding contrast and black levels
  • Accurate color out of the box
  • Excellent value under $1000
Owners complain about
  • Only 1080p, not true 4K
  • Rainbow effect for sensitive viewers
  • Best in a dark, light-controlled room
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What BenQ HT2050A owners say

“3D on a (bright) projector is unlike anything else.”
— @chrisrask400 on YouTube
“it's probably my favourite thing I've ever bought. Basic and cheap, and I'm still in love with it.”
— @fanboydee on YouTube
“The first projector I ever bought was a Benq ht2050a and it was also the first time I learned I was sensitive to the rainbow effect with DLP. Had to eat the restock fee and stuck with Epson ever since.”
— pendingperil on Reddit

What BenQ HT2060 owners say

“the image looks so great on this one that I can't justify 3x the price for the 4550”
— @jpetersen1372 on YouTube
“Stellar video man. Just grabbed one last night. I'm stoked.”
— @GarrettWatts on YouTube
“I recently bought the HT2060 after getting the TH575. Picture is beautiful but I also am sensitive to the slight buzzing noise which I believe is the color Wheel.”
— markipm on Reddit