BenQ Home Theater HT4050

Fantastic image quality ; Inputs galore ; Granular image settings

No built-in wireless ; No autofocus

The BenQ HT4050 packs some truly impressive image output that comes pretty close to offering a personal theater experience. However, the HT4050 isn't perfect. There is no built-in wireless connectivity and you'll have to manually focus your...

Both vertical and horizontal lens shift. 1.6X zoom. Follows Rec. 709 color standard (the ITU standard for HDTV). Full 1080p resolution in 2D and 3D.

Showed rainbow artifacts in video testing. Displays more 3D-related artifacts than most projectors.

Conclusion If you're on a tight budget, consider the Epson 2030 or the Optoma HD28DSE, which are both less expensive than the HT4050. Alternatively, if you don't mind spending a bit more, take a close look at the Epson 3500, particularly if you can...