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BenQ MW523 WXGA 3000 Lumen 3D 10K Hour Lamp Life DLP Projector

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 31 ratings
$196.97
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Brand BenQ
Special Feature 3d-ready
Connectivity Technology HDMI
Display resolution 1280 x 720
Display Type DLP

About this item

  • Supports 3D Blu-ray via HDMI
  • Instant Restart
  • Connections: HDMI x1; D-Sub x2 (PC in, Monitor Out); S-Video; Composite Video; Audio In/Out; 2W Speakerx1; Control Terminals: (RS232/USB/IR Receiver)

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300" / 762 cm

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    Product Description

    The perfect choice to deliver stunning images and lower total cost of ownership.
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    The Best Value Projector for a Small to Medium Space

    Featuring a WXGA resolution, a brightness of 3000 ANSI lumens, a contrast ratio of 13000:1, and an unbelievable lamp life of up to 10,000 hours, the MW523 is the perfect projector choice for your everyday life. Whether it's in business, education, or at home, the MW523 delivers stunning images and lower total cost of ownership.

    SmartEco Lamp Saving Technology

    Incorporating BenQ's renowned SmartEco Lamp Saving Technology, the MW523 not only offers greater energy savings to you, but continues to deliver amazing picture quality through this innovative technology. The SmartEco mode is designed to use only the exact amount of lamp power a projector needs to deliver the best contrast performance. With this feature, schools get to provide students and teachers uncompromising projection quality and reduce the total cost of ownership by extending the lamp life and lowering power consumption.

    SmartEco Lamp Care Mode

    Within the SmartEco Lamp Saving Technology umbrella, Lamp Care mode takes your dollars further by offering an astonishing lamp life of up to 10,000 hours.

    No Source Detected Feature

    There will be times when a projector is turned on without a display source, such as a classroom PC or notebook. To avoid a projector from running with full lamp power, BenQ created the No Source Detected feature to lower the projector lamp brightness to 30% after the projector has remained unconnected to a display source for more than three minutes. When inactive, the MW523 keeps power consumption to a minimum of 0.5W standby power, further lowering your total cost of ownership.

    Specifications
    • Projection System: DLP
    • Native Resolution: WXGA (1280 x 800)
    • Brightness: 3000AL
    • Contrast Ratio: 13000:1
    • Display Color: 1.07 Billion Colors
    • Lens: F=2.55-3.06, f=21-25.6mm
    • Aspect Ratio: Native 16:10 (5 aspect ratio selectable)
    • Image Size (Diagonal): 39"-300"
    • Lamp Type: 190W
    • Speaker Type: 1 x 2 watts
    • Inputs: D-sub 15pin, RCA, S-Video, HDMI, 3.5mm audio, USB, RS232
    • Outputs: D-sub 15-pin, HDMI, 3.mm audio
    3D Blu-ray Ready Projection

    The MW523 is equipped with 3D Blu-ray ready projection technology to bring you the same amazing 3D effects you get in 3D movies. Offered for no added cost, the 3D feature on 3D Blu-ray ready BenQ projectors gives your audience an immersive real-life experience. Get ready to experience 3D like you've never seen it before.

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    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
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    31 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the picture quality, performance, value, and brightness of the video projector. For example, they mention that it has a great resolution, performs as expected, and is excellent value for money. That said, opinions are mixed on noise.

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    18 customers mention15 positive3 negative

    Customers like the picture quality of the video projector. They mention that it has a great picture, the image clarity is pretty much ok, and the resolution is 1080p. They are also happy with the brightness, contrast, and video quality. Some say that the colors are nice and that the 3D is much better than what they see in the picture. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's picture quality and recommend it to others.

    "...Top notch picture and very quiet. Not a thing about it I would change...." Read more

    "...I have been using for around 75 hours now.2. Image clarity is pretty much ok unless you want to compare with a 40 inch LED TV...." Read more

    "...My wife and I am very happy with the resolution, which I was concerned about since this is marketed as an office presentation unit...." Read more

    "...The 3D works really well and I think that the quality of the 3D is much better than what you see in the theaters...." Read more

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the video projector. For example, they mention it performs as expected, it has never failed to meet their expectations, and it's still running great. Some say the HDMI works well and is intuitive in finding the source. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance.

    "...The focus and zoom are done manually on the lens, and work great. The zoom is more than sufficient to adjust for varying screen sizes and distances...." Read more

    "...Now I have one for indoor and one for outdoor use. Both projectors are great performers, and as long as things continue well with them, I'll stick..." Read more

    "...The HDMI does work well and seems intuitive in finding the source...." Read more

    "...The 3D works really well and I think that the quality of the 3D is much better than what you see in the theaters...." Read more

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the value of the video projector. They mention that it is a great home theater projector for the cost, has an HDMI input, and has a good resolution for the price. Some say that the picture quality is great for the money.

    "...of the screen makes no difference this is a great model for a very reasonable price...." Read more

    "...movie room on a budget and bought this projector because it was reasonably priced, has an HDMI input and had a good resolution for the price...." Read more

    "...I almost want to say it is a better picture than my laptop. Very much worth the money. You will not be disappointed if you buy this machine." Read more

    "...Otherwise the product is worth for your penny spent." Read more

    9 customers mention7 positive2 negative

    Customers like the brightness of the video projector. They say it works great, the picture is very bright, and is equipped with 3000 lumens. Some customers also mention that they have not been able to spot rainbow rays while watching.

    "...The colors seems well balanced, the brightness is high, and the contrast is sufficient...." Read more

    "...The 3,000 lumen bulb generates plenty of light, and I can watch a projected movie on my 120" screen even during daylight room without window..." Read more

    "...1. Note this is equipped with 3000 lumens which means you may very well watch shows and cinema in a bright hall irrespective of whether it is day or..." Read more

    "...Yes- 2 months in the screen went black and red light came on the projector. The red light means return to dealer...." Read more

    8 customers mention6 positive2 negative

    Customers like the quality of the video projector. They mention that it's well thought-out, intuitive, and spectacular. The user interface is a breath of fresh air, and the setup was easy. The HDMI works well and seems intuitive in finding the source.

    "...BenQ. If the size of the screen makes no difference this is a great model for a very reasonable price...." Read more

    "...The user interface is a breath of fresh air! My old projector was a nightmare to setup and adjust. This one is well thought-out and intuitive...." Read more

    "...I don't use the built-in speakers. Setup was easy and it isn't too loud...." Read more

    "Very nice projector! It is bright is a well lit room and performed as expected." Read more

    8 customers mention4 positive4 negative

    Customers are mixed about the noise produced by the video projector. Some mention that it is very quiet and the fan noise on this projector is average, while others say that it can be a little noisy and blows out very warm air. Some customers also report that the fan issue causes a singing hum once it gets going.

    "...Top notch picture and very quiet. Not a thing about it I would change...." Read more

    "...The only complaint that I have is that the fan can be a little noisy and blows out very warm air...." Read more

    "...Yet the brightness can be adjusted.The fan noise on this projector is average. This is the second unit I received from Amazon...." Read more

    "...BenQ when connected through HDMI from my laptop has little low volume with external sound system...." Read more

    Top reviews from the United States

    Avid Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular!!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2014
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    OK....so I'm not one to write a lot of reviews here in Amazon but felt I needed to write something positive for this great projector.

    So, back around Christmas my old projector died- I immediately came to Amazon and bought a ViewSonic projector. It was the highest rated projector out there and I rely heavily on those ratings when making purchases. I had 2 issues- the first one was my fault in that I didn't do enough research because the screen size of the ViewSonic did not fit my screen- it was much smaller. The other issue was not my fault. It completely died. Yes- 2 months in the screen went black and red light came on the projector. The red light means return to dealer. Fortunately for me Amazon took it back.

    In doing some research I determined BenQ would be my replacement- it was just a matter of which one. AS I said, I had a particular screen size I had to fit so I went to the BenQ web site and was able to put in some numbers to see that this projector would fit perfectly. It was delivered and just as I had hoped it fits perfectly. I think it's marketed as one of their "value" projectors but there is nothing cheap about this projector. Top notch picture and very quiet. Not a thing about it I would change.

    If your looking for a good projector I highly recommend BenQ. If the size of the screen makes no difference this is a great model for a very reasonable price. If you need a specific size check out the BenQ web site to see what models fit your screen. My projector is about 14' back from the wall and projects about a 117" diagonal picture. Good stuff!

    If your in the market- get it.. You won't be sorry you did!
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    Chip
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can't beat it for the price (UPDATE)
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2014
    Verified Purchase
    I got this to replace an older HP projector that only had a VGA input. I lucked out and found it available from Amazon Warehouse Deals for $343, which is an absolute steal! Make sure to click on the "used and new" link to see if there are deals for refurbished units, open boxes, etc. Mine came in MINT condition, and I saved over 50 bucks just because the packaging had a rip in it.

    Anyway, I'm so happy I decided to upgrade to this unit. I mainly upgraded so I could just have an HDMI input, but got so much more. The video quality is awesome. On my 86" screen, the resolution is plenty. I don't see the need to spend twice as much for a 1080p model. There is no "screen door" effect like I had on my old projector. The colors seems well balanced, the brightness is high, and the contrast is sufficient.

    The audio is what you would expect for a single speaker. If you are using this for a home theater, you should be hooking this up to a stereo or surround sound system. I can't imagine trying to watch a movie with just the built-in speaker. But for presentations it should be fine.

    The user interface is a breath of fresh air! My old projector was a nightmare to setup and adjust. This one is well thought-out and intuitive. The remote is equally easy to use. It's very simple to change the aspect ratio, choose inputs, and make adjustments. The focus and zoom are done manually on the lens, and work great. The zoom is more than sufficient to adjust for varying screen sizes and distances. The ONE thing that annoys me, is there is no keystone adjustment for left-to-right; only up-and-down. It would really help with some installations to have that capability.

    Overall I'm extremely happy and would absolutely recommend this to anyone.

    UPDATE:
    After using this projector a few times to watch movies and TV shows, I noticed that sometimes the skin tones have a greenish tint to them. It was not terrible, but a little annoying. I figured out that switching the projector's mode from "dynamic" to "cinema" completely resolved this issue. Hopefully this can help someone.
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    MarioV73
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice projector for a great price.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2014
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    This Benq MW523 projector is a great deal for the discounted price of around $400. And because I bought this unit as an open box item for a further discounted price, I saved even more. At the time of my purchase, this was the cheapest known brand WXGA projector; so far the purchase has been a great deal.

    The projector displays the 720p HDMI content from my digital media player very nicely. The 3,000 lumen bulb generates plenty of light, and I can watch a projected movie on my 120" screen even during daylight room without window coverings. (The projector is about 15'-16' from my screen). Some colors come in a bit pinkish, like certain shades of skin, but that doesn't bother me. And like others have stated, I don't think it's possible to mess with the color hues except for the preset settings (presentation, cinema, etc.). Yet the brightness can be adjusted.

    The fan noise on this projector is average. This is the second unit I received from Amazon. The first one was also an open box, and that one had to be returned because its fan had a whistle-like whine, which was very annoying. The whine developed once the projector heated up after about 5-10 minutes of usage. This second unit doesn't have that issue.

    This is my second BenQ projector; my first one is the discontinued MX511 XGA model. Now I have one for indoor and one for outdoor use. Both projectors are great performers, and as long as things continue well with them, I'll stick with the BenQ brand.

    The only reason why I took away one star for the MW523 was because the user can not adjust the colors.
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    Crisponi Maurizio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo prodotto consigliato
    Reviewed in Italy on January 27, 2016
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    Lo ho acquistato quasi un anno fa e lo uso tutti i giorni, funziona perfettamente con un ottima resa.
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    Ivan Gracia Pueyo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen producto
    Reviewed in Spain on June 27, 2014
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    Impresionante la calidad de la imagen, lo tengo puesto en mi salon y es ideal para ver cine y partidos de futbol.... especialmente en hd.... Muy recomendable.
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