![]() What’s more, built-in rulers pull out from the back of the projector to help you figure out the correct viewing distance. Underneath, you’ll find four leveling feet to help you achieve a properly rectangular picture with minimal, if any, electronic keystone. I simply plopped unit on an entertainment center, plugged it in, and shifted the projector around to get as close to a rectangular image as possible. Since the BenQ v7050i, like most laser TVs, sits mere inches away from a projector screen, it’s pretty easy to set up. Testing the BenQ v7050i with my Vizio SB36512-F6 soundbar, ARC worked flawlessly. While Dolby Atmos surround tracks from streaming services like Netflix play just fine, uncompressed multi-channel surround sound from Blu-ray discs doesn’t. I’d have preferred eARC, or enhanced ARC, since eARC lets you transmit uncompressed multi-channel surround sound tracks like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. There’s ARC or audio return channel for piping sound to a connected device like a soundbar or receiver. Its dual 5W speakers do a good job with audio, but don’t rival even a budget soundbar. The BenQ 7050i sports a pair of 5 Watt speakers. Despite not being a native 4K projector, and instead relying on pixel-shifting, this laser TV boasts best-in-class visual quality. Ultimately, the BenQ 7050i is a movie lover’s dream. Live television such as sports games from over-the-top (OTT) streaming services like YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV or from an over-the-air (OTA) antenna looked decent. Even 480p videos like re-runs of “Charmed” looked decent. Stepping up to 4K streams and 4K UHD Blu-rays, the v7050i really shines with a razor sharp image. Watching 1080p and 720p Blu-rays, I enjoyed the theatrical presentation. Standard dynamic range (SDR) high-definition (HD) videos like regular Blu-rays look great, if a little soft when compared with 4K ultra-high-definition (UHD) content, but that’s a fault of the medium not the projector. “Raya and the Last Dragon” played flawlessly with its radiant color palate. Inputs/outputs: 2x HDMI inputs (1x with ARC), 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, 1x RS232, 1x optical TOSLinkĪnimated content looks fantastic with punchy colors.Image modes: Bright, Bright Cinema, Filmmaker Mode, DCI-P3, User, HDR10, Filmmaker Mode HDR.Throw ratio: 0.252:1 (100-inch image from 8.7 inches away from the screen).96% Rec.709 color coverage, 98% DCI-P3 color space coverage.Resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160) with pixel-shifting.Nevertheless, the BenQ v7050i is the best ultra-short throw projector for cinephiles, and should satisfy all but hardcore gamers. If you want to hook up a console like the PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Xbox Series X or a PC for big screen play, we suggest snagging a dedicated gaming projector like BenQ’s TK700STi or TK700. ![]() ![]() There’s no game mode, and input lag is staggeringly high at around 80ms. While the v7050i is one of the best 4K laser TVs for movies, it’s not great for gaming. ![]()
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