The BenQ V7050i is a 2500 lumen Laser TV that retails for $3499. Ultra-short throw, smart 4K laser projectors commonly referred to as "Laser TVs" have been growing in popularity. If like me, you have been waiting for BenQ to enter the Laser TV category, then you are going to be as excited as I am about the BenQ V7050i Laser TV projector.
BenQ has designed the V7050i to replace your living room television or older video projector. That might be a lot to expect from their freshman entry into the Laser TV category. This category has seen impressive growth over the past couple of years with excellent offerings from VAVA, Hisense, and Optoma. CE titans like Sony have been in the Laser TV category since before it was called Laser TV. LG and Samsung have more recently come to market with their own impressive Laser TV offerings. While they are facing some stiff competition, BenQ has a plan to succeed in this category.
BenQ plans to grab its slice of the ever-growing Laser TV category by focusing on price, performance, and smarts.
In this review, I'm going to take you through the core technology and notable features BenQ uses in the V7050i. In some markets, BenQ has also introduced a twin called the V7000i. Other than its white color, it is 100% identical to the V7050i.
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BenQ V7050i Specs
Price
$3499
Technology
DLP w/ XPR (0.47” Single-Chip DMD)
Native Resolution
1920x1080x4 (3840x2160)
Brightness (Manufacturer Claim)
2500 ANSI lumens
Contrast
2500000:1
Zoom Lens Ratio
Fixed
Lens Shift
No
Lamp Life
20,000 hours
Weight
22
Warranty
1 year
The BenQ V7050i is priced at $3,499 MSRP, so it's natural to assume that the V7050i is designed to compete against offerings from VAVA, Optoma, Samsung, and Hisense, especially since its MSRP prices it $200 higher than Optoma P2, the same as the Samsung LS-P7T and $500 less than the Hisense 100L5F.
BenQ knows something about making a projector that looks good, both inside and out. The V7050i is a beautifully designed projector with sleek-edged aluminum lines that houses a laundry list of high-performance video technology ready to bring a cinematic entertainment experience to your living room.
At the heart of the V7050i is a 2,500-lumen laser diode light source and a Texas Instruments DLP (.47" DMD) imager to display a bright 4K picture. It features HDR-Pro™ (High Dynamic Range) for improved image quality and shadow detail from HDR content. The V7050i also utilizes BenQ's proprietary CinematicColor™ technology to deliver a wider color gamut covering up to 98% of the DCI-P3 color space. The projector's FILMMAKER mode did a great job utilizing the unit's color capability accurately.
The V7050i performs in a well-lit room
Like most Laser TV projectors, the V7050i offers an onboard sound system that BenQ has designed to outperform many competitors. BenQ includes a treVolo-tuned, 5W x 2 built-in virtual surround audio system that provides a complete home theater experience with only one projector that sits just inches from the screen.
The BenQ V7050i laser TV is a smart projector. It is a Google-certified Android TV™ device providing access to most of the popular Android TV video applications. You can also control the unit with your voice via Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
Voice Control via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
Backlit Projector Remote Control
Dual HDMI 2.0b, Audio Return via HDMI2
Warranty – 3-Year Limited Parts and Labor
The Epson PowerLite L610W Laser Projector is one of seven projectors in Epson’s new PowerLite Laser Series laser line of projectors for corporate, education, houses of worship, and similar settings, requiring strong performance in high, ambient light.
The Epson PowerLite L610W delivers a powerful 6,000 lumens brightness with instant on/off capability thanks to Epson’s new breakthrough laser technology so your presentation can start on time with no waiting for power up.
Epson L610W Specs
Price
$2599
Technology
3 LCD
Native Resolution
1280x800
Brightness (Manufacturer Claim)
6000
Contrast
2500000:1
Zoom Lens Ratio
1.60:1
Lens Shift
Yes
Lamp Life
20,000 hours
Weight
18.7
Warranty
3 years
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The L610W is one in a subseries of PowerLites that includes 6,000 lumens each and includes the L610 XGA projector, the L610W WXGA projector, the L610U/L615U WUXGA projectors. The L610 comes in at $2,400, the L610W is $2,600, and the L610U/L615U is $3,600. With Epson’s Better future’s the costs are $1,999, $2,199, and $2,999 respectively. Plus you get all the benefits of the program including competitive pricing on all Epson projectors, 3 year limited warranty & 90 day lamp warranty, free next-business-day replacement with free shipping both ways, access to Epson’s PrivateLine toll-free tech support at no charge for the life of your warranty. Calling in the dedicated line gets you right to projector support, no switchboards, no people answering who support printers, or other devices, just projectors.
Even Dynamic mode - the brightest, as some pretty good looking color! (sorry, image slightly overexposed)
In addition to the pricing, this L6xx series class projector includes a single 10 watt speaker for useable, respectable volume sound. Quality, of course, is limited. We're not talking full range, professional sound. In larger rooms the L610W will need help from the room's own sound system, which virtually every large lecture hall and auditorium already have built in.
Wireless connectivity (Epson's $99 wireless adapter is sold separately)enables increased engagement in your presentation through device sharing and or multiple screens.
Also, you can adjust up to ±50 percent vertical and ±20 percent horizontal manual lens shift in order to aid you with flexible installations.
Presentation Mode
Cinema Mode, looks better than Dynamic mode, and is still rather bright.
The PowerLite L610W sits at about 19 pounds and occupies 17.5” x 12”, and it can be ceiling mounted or placed on table top. It includes 2,500,000 : 1 Dynamic contrast ratio. And another feat thanks to Epson’s breakthrough Laser technology, the L610W delivers a light source that will last 20,000 hours virtually maintenance free.
As you’ll soon learn about this projector, the Epson PowerLite L610W Laser Projector delivers high quality performance at a reasonable cost for any large, bright settings needing a powerful projector to display whatever you need, whenever you need it.
Highlights
• Bright, vivid color — 6,000 lumens color/white brightness
• Colorful, widescreen images up to 500" — WXGA resolution (1280 x 800)
• Breakthrough laser technology — features a laser light source of up to 20,000 hours; plus, Instant ON/OFF capability
• Virtually maintenance-free operation — for the life of the optical engine
• Up to 2,500,000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio
• Flexible installation — up to ±50 percent vertical and ±20 percent horizontal manual lens shift
• Optional wireless networking with enterprise-level security — plus wireless content sharing with Epson iProjection™4; wireless module sold separately
• Advanced installation features — 360-degree flexibility and geometric correction tools such as horizontal and vertical keystone, arc correction, Quick Corner® and more
• Robust connectivity — supports HDBaseT™, 2x HDMI®, VGA, RJ-45, stereo mini and control management tools
• HDBaseT, 3G-SDI, and is compatible with Crestron RoomView, AMX, Extron XTP, Control4, and Art-Net for easy integration
