BenQ · Updated June 2026
BenQ HT2060: price, specs & release date
BenQ HT2060, released 2023-04. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: projectorcentral.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The BenQ HT2060 is listed at $1249 on projectorcentral.com as of 2026-06-27, #5 cheapest of 25 projectors (median $2499); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 59/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 25 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Great out-of-box and post-calibration color accuracy for Rec.709 (0.7 dE grayscale after cal); Low input lag for gaming (9ms at 1080p/120Hz, 18ms at 1080p and 4K/60Hz).
- Skip if Measured brightness fell 17.5% short of spec (1,897 vs 2,300 ANSI lumens) is a dealbreaker.
Is the BenQ HT2060 a good buy?
At $1249, the BenQ HT2060 is #5 cheapest of the 25 projectors we track, where the median is $2499. On the spec sheet, its brightness lumens of 2300 is below the median of the 25, and its contrast ratio of 500000 is below the median of the 22.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on recordall tested
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One independent lab measured this product across 8 physical metrics — brightness, native contrast ratio, latency and 5 more. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.
brightness · native contrast ratio · latency · dci-p3 coverage · rec.709 coverage · zoom lens light · dimensional accuracy · noise
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the BenQ HT2060
One whitelisted lab-tester survived verification: Projector Central, which measured the native-1080p HT2060 in-house and gave it a Highly Recommended award. It praises accurate Rec.709 color, low gaming latency and strong price-to-performance, while flagging below-spec brightness, no wide color gamut, native 1080p only, and no smart platform. All three quotes and all twelve measured values were confirmed as literal substrings of the fetched review.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2024-04-17
Tested by Projector Central
Consistently praised
- Great out-of-box and post-calibration color accuracy for Rec.709 (0.7 dE grayscale after cal)
- Low input lag for gaming (9ms at 1080p/120Hz, 18ms at 1080p and 4K/60Hz)
- Solid-state LED light source and strong price-to-performance value
Commonly flagged
- Measured brightness fell 17.5% short of spec (1,897 vs 2,300 ANSI lumens)
- No wide color gamut beyond Rec.709 (only ~82-83% DCI-P3)
- Native 1080p only (accepts 4K signal but no full 4K sharpness) and no built-in smart/streaming platform
Where reviewers disagree Single-source only, so no cross-source disagreement could be assessed. Projector Central itself notes internal trade-offs: it praises overall image quality and value while flagging the below-spec brightness, limited DCI-P3 coverage, and lack of 4K resolution and smart features.
The sources (1)
Brightness (Bright mode, ANSI lumens): 1,897 ANSI lumens (17.5% below the 2,300 rated spec) · Native contrast ratio (Normal Light Mode): 1479:1 · Native contrast ratio (Smart Eco): 4,016:1 · Input lag 1080p/60Hz (Fast Mode): 18ms · Input lag 1080p/120Hz (Fast Mode): 9ms · Input lag 4K/60Hz (Fast Mode): 18ms · DCI-P3 coverage (HDR): 82.2% in 1931 xy, 83.2% in 1976 uv · Rec.709 coverage: 98.7% · Brightness uniformity (100-inch image): 67% · Zoom lens light loss (wide to telephoto): 26.7% · Post-calibration grayscale error: 0.7 dE average, 0.9 dE max · Fan noise at ~3 feet (Normal mode): 36.7 to 38.2 dBA (room floor 33.3 dBA)
The BenQ HT2060 is a basic, no-frills projector and everything it does, it does well. It provides good performance with great color accuracy, good contrast, and good latency.
Our measurement of the HT2060's brightness did fall short of that by 17.5%, ultimately coming in at 1,897 ANSI lumens in the Bright picture mode that uses the Native color temperature, which is locked and cannot be changed.
It, however, does not support wide color gamut beyond Rec.709 that might be provided with a WCG filter such as that found on some other BenQ Home Cinema projectors.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $1249 US MSRP per ProjectorCentral ($1,249). Discontinued December 2025; street prices vary. |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Released | 2023-04 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Brightness lumens | 2300 |
| Light source | LED |
| Throw type | short |
| Smart OS | — |
| Contrast ratio | 500000 |
| HDR | HDR10 |
Source: projectorcentral.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by projectorcentral.com. All specs from ProjectorCentral.com: 1920x1080, 2300 ANSI lumens, LED, throw ratio 1.15-1.50:1 (short), no built-in smart OS (dual HDMI 2.0), 500000:1 dynamic contrast, HDR10 + HLG, April 2023, $1,249 MSRP. Discontinued Dec 2025; also sold as BenQ W1140 internationally.
Is the BenQ HT2060 worth it vs cheaper projectors?
BenQ HT2060 against its closest cheaper and pricier projectors on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 25 ranked
| Product | Price | Resolution | Brightness lumens | Light source | Throw type | Contrast ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ HT2060 this | $1249 | 1920x1080 | 2300 | LED | short | 500000 |
| JMGO N1S Ultra | $1149 | 3840x2160 | 2800 | RGB triple laser | standard | 1600 |
| Epson Home Cinema 2350 | $1399 | 1920x1080 | 2800 | UHE lamp | standard | 35000 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the BenQ HT2060?
One whitelisted lab-tester survived verification: Projector Central, which measured the native-1080p HT2060 in-house and gave it a Highly Recommended award. It praises accurate Rec.709 color, low gaming latency and strong price-to-performance, while flagging below-spec brightness, no wide color gamut, native 1080p only, and no smart platform. All three quotes and all twelve measured values were confirmed as literal substrings of the fetched review. Praised: Great out-of-box and post-calibration color accuracy for Rec.709 (0.7 dE grayscale after cal); Low input lag for gaming (9ms at 1080p/120Hz, 18ms at 1080p and 4K/60Hz); Solid-state LED light source and strong price-to-performance value. Flagged: Measured brightness fell 17.5% short of spec (1,897 vs 2,300 ANSI lumens); No wide color gamut beyond Rec.709 (only ~82-83% DCI-P3); Native 1080p only (accepts 4K signal but no full 4K sharpness) and no built-in smart/streaming platform. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the BenQ HT2060 cost?
The BenQ HT2060 has a US price of $1249 (US MSRP per ProjectorCentral ($1,249). Discontinued December 2025; street prices vary.), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the BenQ HT2060 compare on price?
At $1249, the BenQ HT2060 is #5 cheapest of the 25 projectors we track, where the median is $2499.
When was the BenQ HT2060 released?
The BenQ HT2060 was released 2023-04.
What are the BenQ HT2060's key specs?
BenQ HT2060 (BenQ): resolution 1920x1080, brightness lumens 2300, light source LED, throw type short, contrast ratio 500000. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $1249 at projectorcentral.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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