A Closer Look at the BenQ HT2060

The replacement to one of our favorite projectors, the HT2060 has some big shoes to fill. Here's a closer look.

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April 5, 2023 3:00 a.m. PT

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The BenQ HT2060 is a $999 1080p projector powered by LEDs. It's the replacement to one of our favorite projectors, the HT2050A.

Check out our full review: BenQ HT2060 Review: Return of the King.

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The HT2060 has a claimed 2,300 lumens and a 1.3x zoom.

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Unlike most DLP projectors in this price range, the HT2060 has vertical lens shift.

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A handful of controls let you navigate the menus if you can't find the remote. This is becoming rarer on projectors of this size.

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Inside you can see one of the fans and one of the 5-watt speakers.

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Two HDMI inputs and a 2.5A USB connection are all you'll likely need. There's also analog and digital audio outputs, an analog input and a RS-232 for wired control.