Advice Epson 2045 vs BenQ 2050 projector - Blu-ray Forum

itobandito · 03-13-2016, 05:08 PM

Hey Gang,
Looking to get a projector, this would be my first use of one for a dedicated home theater. After doing some research I came across the DLP based BenQ2050 as being a being a projector with good recommendations. I was set on this until I stumbled upon the 3 LCD based Epson 2045, also with good reviews. Now I understand correctly, the LCD based projectors are often brighter than the DLP based ones. My theater room would be completely dark so window light would not be an issue so I could probably get away with a DLP no problem. The epson apparently could have better blacks but its not a huge issue. I was wondering if any of you guys had an opinion on which you recommend. Price wise the BenQ 2050 can be had for $800 while the Epson 2045 can be had at $849 with a $200 bestbuy gift card given if purchased. On paper it looks like the Epson according to projectorcentral.com edges out a little. Longer warranty, better contrast ratio. It is noiser though. here is a link of a comparison on that site. http://www.projectorcentral.com/part...=9027&add=8949 Any suggestions?

03-13-2016, 05:08 PM	#1
itobandito Active Member Member since:Apr 2015 Trading Score:3	Advice Epson 2045 vs BenQ 2050 projector Hey Gang, Looking to get a projector, this would be my first use of one for a dedicated home theater. After doing some research I came across the DLP based BenQ2050 as being a being a projector with good recommendations. I was set on this until I stumbled upon the 3 LCD based Epson 2045, also with good reviews. Now I understand correctly, the LCD based projectors are often brighter than the DLP based ones. My theater room would be completely dark so window light would not be an issue so I could probably get away with a DLP no problem. The epson apparently could have better blacks but its not a huge issue. I was wondering if any of you guys had an opinion on which you recommend. Price wise the BenQ 2050 can be had for $800 while the Epson 2045 can be had at $849 with a $200 bestbuy gift card given if purchased. On paper it looks like the Epson according to projectorcentral.com edges out a little. Longer warranty, better contrast ratio. It is noiser though. here is a link of a comparison on that site. http://www.projectorcentral.com/part...=9027&add=8949 Any suggestions? Last edited by itobandito; 03-13-2016 at 05:13 PM.

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