BenQ vs Hisense Projectors

BenQ and Hisense aim at different parts of the living room and the office. BenQ's models here run from the MX560 at £376.99 to the LU935 at £2,932.99, with the MW560 at £398.99 and the gaming-focused TH671ST at £917.99 in between. Hisense's entries are the C2TUK at £1,599 and the C2TUK-ULTRA at £2,299, both triple laser smart projectors with images from 65 to 300 inches.

BenQ's models are DLP projectors with 3000 to 6000 ANSI lumens. The MX560 and MW560 both offer 20,000:1 contrast, and SmartEco Mode saves lamp power by up to 70 per cent. The TH671ST is built for gaming, with ultra-low input lag and a short-throw lens for a 100-inch screen. The LU935 is a WUXGA installation projector with large lens shift and a 6x zoom. Hisense's advantage is its triple laser light, with separate red, green and blue lasers, plus 4K Ultra HD, DTS Virtual X, a 4K AI Upscaler, DTS HD audio and a built-in smart platform.

BenQ suits gamers, classrooms and anyone who wants an installed projector with flexible lens options. The TH671ST suits console players who want quick response, while the MX560 and MW560 are better for presenting charts and text. Hisense suits film and sport fans who want a cinema-sized picture at home, provided the room can be darkened and there is a suitable wall or screen. Hisense is pricier than a TV of similar size, so the decision rests on picture size.

Bottom line: choose BenQ if you want a gaming projector such as the TH671ST at £917.99, or a bright classroom model like the MX560 at £376.99. Choose Hisense if you want a laser smart projector with a 300-inch picture, starting with the C2TUK at £1,599, or the C2TUK-ULTRA at £2,299 if you want the higher-brightness model.