BenQ has unveiled the LW500 WXGA projector with a SmartEco mode for improved lighting performance. The projector has entered the US and Canadian markets. It offers a brightness level of 2,000 ANSI Lumens. The new mode helps to optimize the performance of the chain.
The BenQ LW500 has a contrast ratio of
20000:1 and has a life cycle of 30,000 hours. The laser light source of the
WXGA projector delivers the highest quality of lighting to the meeting room.
The SmartEco mode helps to optimize the brightness of the projector and extend
its lifetime. The projector outputs 98% Rec. 709 coverage, 1.07 billion colors,
and a 1.55-1.7 throw ratio. The auto vertical Keystone helps to quickly enhance
the image focus and the device can achieve 1.1x zoom. A Kensington Lock is
included in the projector as an anti-theft measure. The device can be turned on
again 8 seconds after it was turned off.
The BenQ LW500 projector can be connected
via its HDMI interface or USB-A. The device has a low input lag of 33.4ms at
1080p and 60Hz display resolution. The projector is equipped with a 2W speaker
and a 3.5mm audio jack. It has an output noise level of 28dB and weighs 2.3kg.
The projector is available in the United
States and Canada for US$ 699 directly from BenQ. Leading retail outlets like
Amazon and BestBuy are also retailing the BenQ LW500 WXGA projector. There is
no information on the availability of the projector in other markets yet.
