BenQ MP610 projector review

Shelagh McNally — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:51:14 +0000

Learn more about the BenQ MP610 projector

With its bright 2000 lumens, the BenQ MP610 projector is a multipurpose projector designed primarily for an office setting. It performs well under harsh office lighting with a lamp life of 3,000 hours (more if the economy setting is used).

Retailing at $1000, this projector uses a 0.55″ DLP chip, employing an 800 x 600 resolution to compress higher-resolution inputs for a crisp picture on screen. There’s a 16:9 mode, which digitally re-sizes the picture and uses the golden ratio wheel to increase color depth.

The extremely quiet operating system (25dB) means the presenter won’t have to shout over the machine and its lightweight (6.4lbs) means easy transportation.

The BenQ MP610 can have trouble handling more complicated photos and some may appear washed. It also has a limited range of inputs, with D-sub, S-video and composite the only available options. There are no digital inputs. The projector does tend to run hot and the initial set-up can be difficult. The only maintenance needed is regular cleaning of the lens and lamp replacement.

BenQ MP610is ideal for businesses, education and government offices on a budget.

PROS: BENQ MP610

CONS: BENQ MP610

bright 2000 lumens
operates well under harsh lighting
long lamp life at 3000 hours using regular settings
econo mode gives an additional 1000 hours of lamp life (4000 hours)
uses 800×600 resolution to compress higher-resolution inputs
crisp picture on screen
extremely quiet (25dB)
extremely light 6.4lbs (3.3kg)
easy to transport
no regular maintenance needed except for cleaning lens
lamp installation can be done in under 10 minutes

initial set-up can be complicated
limited color range for more complicated slides
noticeable rainbow effect
limited range of inputs, with only D-sub, S-video and composite
no links for digital
runs hot and needs to be well ventilated
not suitable for entertainment venues
remote is clunky

Replacement lamp and accessories

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For more information

Click here for a step-by-step guide on replacing the BenQ MP610 projector lamp.