The boxy BenQ HT2060 provides impressive value with its bright, realistic imagery, high contrast ratio, and minimal input lag. Yet, it lacks smart integration, and connectivity is limited to two HDMI ports.
Released in 2023, the mid-range BenQ HT2060 is a short-throw full HD projector with a 20,000-hour 4LED light source. It features a +10% vertical lens shift, its maximum screen size is 150 inches, and its zoom ratio is 1.3x. Like the best projectors, it boasts 184.8 nits HDR brightness, covers 98% of the Rec.709 color space, and has HDR10 and HLG compatibility.
The throw ratio is between 1.15:1 to 1.5:1, but check out the best short-throw projector for even better throw ratios. There are two HDMI ports but no eARC, and it has a 2D keystone to reduce trapezoid effects. However, it lacks voice assistant support and a smart interface.
Best For
Classroom
Under $1000
Consensus
our Verdict
The mid-range BenQ HT2060 projector offers cinema-quality viewing in dimly lit settings with its 184.8 nits HDR brightness. However, it’s unsuitable for viewing in bright rooms as darker scenes can appear washed out, ranking near the bottom of our certified, tested list. Its high 500000:1 contrast ratio ensures deep blacks and colors pop, thanks to its 98% coverage of the Rec.709 gamut.
The high 33.4ms (4K at 60Hz) input lag is acceptable for casual gaming, and lowering the resolution to 1080p reduces it to 16.7ms, making the projector more responsive for casual FPS games. There is no smart TV interface or voice assistant support for seamless navigation, and just two HDMI ports mean you’ll have to connect an HDMI hub to accommodate several devices.
Reason to Buy
Moderate brightness
Given its 184.8 nits HDR brightness, the BenQ HT2060 is perfect for watching movies in low-light settings but not for viewing dark scenes in bright rooms.
It has an impressive LED lamp and covers 98% of the Rec.709 color gamut, ensuring rich, realistic images.
With HDR10 and HLG compatibility and a high 500000:1 contrast ratio, the projector delivers deep blacks and dramatic colors when viewing movies in the dark.
Somewhat low input lag
While the BenQ HT2060’s 33.4ms (4K at 60Hz) input lag is too high for competitive games, it’s adequate for casual gaming. Moreover, reducing the resolution to 1080p at 60Hz lowers the input lag by half (16.7ms).
The HT2060, however, downconverts 4K signals to 1080p.
Reason to Avoid
Only two HDMI ports
You’ll need an HDMI hub to connect multiple devices to the projector since it’s limited to just two HDMI ports.
No smart TV interface
There’s no smart interface for streaming and gaming, so you’ll have to connect your own media streaming device to its HDMI port. For a model with smart TV integration, check out this Hisense PX2 review.
BenQ HT2060 Specs
3D Ready
Yes
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
2300 lumens
Contrast Ratio
500,000:1
Depth
4.6"
Digital Keystone
Yes
Display Technology
DLP
HDMI Type
2.0
HDR
Yes
Height
9.6"
Integrated Speakers
Yes
Light Source
LED
Light Source Life
20000 hrs
Max Distance
14"
Max Screen Size
150"
Min Distance
5.7"
Min Screen Size
60"
Noise Level
33 dB
Portable
No
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Smart Functionality
Google Assistant
Sync Technology
n/a
TV Tuner
n/a
ThrowType
1.15 ~ 1.5
Video Inputs
USB
Weight
7.9 lbs
Width
14.4"
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Test Results
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Released in 2023, the mid-range BenQ HT2060 is a short-throw full HD projector with a 20,000-hour 4LED light source. It features a +10% vertical lens…
Released in 2023, the mid-range BenQ HT2060 is a short-throw full HD projector with a 20,000-hour 4LED light source. It features a +10% vertical lens shift, its maximum screen size is 150 inches, and its zoom ratio is 1.3x. Like the best projectors, it boasts 184.8 nits HDR brightness, covers 98% of the Rec.709 color space, and has HDR10 and HLG compatibility.
The throw ratio is between 1.15:1 to 1.5:1, but check out the best short-throw projector for even better throw ratios. There are two HDMI ports but no eARC, and it has a 2D keystone to reduce trapezoid effects. However, it lacks voice assistant support and a smart interface.
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