100-Inch "TV" | BenQ V7050i UST Ultra Short Throw 4K Projector Review | vs. VAVA

In this video, I compare the BenQ V7050i UST 4K Projector vs. the VAVA 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector. I am using the Saker Tab-Tension Motorized Screen by Elite ProAV, (they're part of Elite Screens.) The BenQ can really act as a TV replacement in most situations and is good up to 100 inches. I was extremely impressed with the brightness, color volume, sharpness, and overall picture quality. The only thing that could be better are the black levels, but they are on par with other projectors in this price range. I would also recommend something like the Nvidia Shield for streaming instead of using their included Android TV dongle.
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[@narflexel]

@joentell how many inches is the bottom of the screen to the top of the BenQ? I'm just trying to get an idea because I want to ceiling mount it.

[@joentell]

@@narflexel let me check. Ok. Approx: 9.5 inches from the wall, the white part of the screen not including the screen border is about 10" up from the top of the BenQ, the edge of the back of the retracting cover measured diagonally to the white part of the screen is about 13". Hope that helps.

[@narflexel]

@@joentell yes! Thank you so much.

[@Youthman]

Very thorough review Joe. LOVE the image quality when you turned off the lights. I too found the Benq to be surprisingly bright even with a TON of ambient light in the room.

[@joentell]

It's a very fair price for what it can do, in my opinion.

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

@@joentell 100% agree

[@DustinFrancis]

I really loved the image out of that projector. I ended up returning it because I thought it was a little slow/clunky (which can partially be remedied with firmware) and there were a couple other bugs when making adjustments and I wanted something even brighter for more impactful HDR. The image though, really is nice. For the $3150 they were available for, it’s a stellar value for sure and a food first step into UST for BenQ.

[@dshawnspjute6305]

@@DustinFrancis what projector did you get instead?

[@DustinFrancis]

@@dshawnspjute6305 After trying the Samsung LSP9T, BenQ v7050i and Hisense L9G, I kept the Hisense.

[@TheArtOfJerry]

Great reviews and comparison. I like your screen which make it possible to watch in some light coming in. For my case, I just paste some majong papers on the wall, may not be as effective but it does helps. In my future home, I will buy a proper screen.

[@RezRetroModz]

Awe your little family is so cute they look just like you. I am still looking for a good UST for my living room. Maybe I might get myself this one for Christmas lol I'm still debating between the VAVA chroma, WeMax, BenQ. I just want one that I can keep forever and work with windows open.

[@joentell]

Yeah this are all interesting. From the initial stuff I'm seeing on the Chroma it looks like reviewers are noticing some things that need to be ironed out. You can tell from their videos that it has a lot of potential, but it seems like something serious and not trivial. I would imagine the 3 lasers would help with brightness and color volume for HDR, but in most cases, I don't find either lacking on this BenQ. I haven't tried the WeMax.

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

You did a great job with the setup. Very slick and professional. Looks so clean. The UST projectors are really stepping up their games. You can't even buy a 100 inch television. Plus televisions have reflections even with a matte display.

[@paulspiccia7487]

Great review. As someone new to this space I thought ALR screens were best for UST not CLR?

[@fieldphotos9403]

I was wondering the same

[@Theninjagecko]

ALR is for ambient light reflecting .. CLR are made FOR ust projectors.

[@AnontheGOAT]

CLR is made for UST because of where the light is coming from - thrown from the bottom up to the screen. So a CLR filters light that bounces off the ceiling above from a UST.

[@tobi9]

Definitely one of the better reviews I’ve seen 🙌🏿. Will you be reviewing the Vava Chroma as well?

[@joentell]

I'm interested for sure!

[@sanghyuk2]

This video was very helpful for me. Thank you!

[@joentell]

Glad it was

[@cybergod77]

nice review and comparison...wonder how it stacks up to the latest Vava Chroma Triple Laser 4k and Hisense L9G projectors

[@soilwotk7826]

Hi! I have the bengq v7050i and a als screen, the projector and screen is aligned but the right side of the screen is a lite bit blurry, what can be the problem? Thanks in advance! Much love frome Sweden.

[@toddroy9558]

Hey Joe, great video. I noticed the 3D wall behind you. If I were to put the in my theater, would the 3D wall affect the sound any?

[@johnlim7720]

Great review again Joe. Is the BenQ a NATIVE 4K PJ or the usual e-Shift 4k PJ?

[@joentell]

I believe it's a fancy pixel shifting one. I would be hard pressed to notice a difference between 4K and faux-K. My monitors and TV's are 4K and this looks every bit as sharp.

[@SpenceJT]

Great review. Any chance that you have an Optoma CinemaX P2 that you could compare it to?

[@joentell]

I've heard form others that this outperforms the P2 but I can't speak based on personal experience since I haven't tried it myself

[@arielalaniz6057]

Hey Joe. In your opinion what would you say is the differences in say a long throw projector in that price point. I’m considering either or for myself. I know all the pros and cons of each. Just considering the picture quality?

[@joentell]

In a dark room, you will get better screen uniformity with a long throw since the angle of light isn't as extreme. You'll probably get better overall sharpness corner to corner. Brightness and pop will go to the UST with CLR screen. Long throw looks more like a movie theater and UST + CLR looks more like a TV. There's a place for each.

[@TylerStout]

After watching the projector shootout today, I'm kinda leaning towards getting this one. I love the fact it has a dust cover. It's for a non-dedicated space and I think it will fit blend in well. Wait to see how the competition shakes out in the coming months. Might target black Friday for sales.

[@joentell]

I'm finishing up reading the review from Phil Jones at projectorreviews.com. He gets to at with the super expensive Sony and JVC projectors, so I wanted to see what he thought.

[@TylerStout]

@@joentell ooo I'll have to check it out, only written review I've seen is projector centrals

[@AnontheGOAT]

BH Photo and Adorama are both selling this for $2999 as part of their BF sale.

[@TylerStout]

@@AnontheGOAT yeah I saw just trying to figure out which screen then I'm going to pull the trigger today. Just need to figure out which places sell which screens and return policys encase the picture quality makes me want a TV.

[@TylerStout]

@@AnontheGOAT The deed is done got the benq and the grandview screen for $3800 out the door.

[@11Forty6]

It would be great if you could do a comparison between the BenQ & the new Vava Chroma, i'm stuck between the two.

[@joentell]

Chris Majestic recently reviewed the Vava Chroma and saw he recommended the BenQ over the Vava.

[@gurkha5743]

Another good review, thanks!! How would you compare this projector to a plasma? Specifically the Panasonic ZT.

[@joentell]

I remember plasma had great black levels. Those suckers were heavy though. And they got hot and were nowhere near as big as this 100" screen.

[@gurkha5743]

@@joentell every time a plasma is moved the cost is one pizza to the friend who didn't know what he was getting himself into! Black level is really good but I was curious in a comparison in regards to a lit room between the BenQ and a plasma.

[@waterlover]

What’s the price difference tho 4-5 thousand more for the BEnQ

[@joentell]

More than what?

[@ekkojohn]

Joe, are there any acoustically transparent screens available for UST units? Then everything is behind the screen.

[@joentell]

I haven't seen one yet. That would be a big deal if they could do that

[@krupkake1]

Short throws are an interesting alternative. Don’t they kinda get in the way of center speaker placement?

[@joentell]

100%. You gotta get creative

[@BriBCG]

I couldn't stop staring at that rotating light, what IS that?

[@joentell]

It's a levitating bulb my sister got me.

[@brianquasabart5045]

Great Job!

[@teewhyTHA]

I’m assuming there is no way to mount this from above, and have it throw the light downward onto the screen?

[@joentell]

No ceiling mounting options on this UST

[@aznpballa]

How are you gonna plan around putting a center speaker over/under the projector?

[@joentell]

Neither here in the living room. I have a dedicated theater. Maybe an opportunity for someone to come up with a solution.

[@bhanuprasad7757]

Does this support Sony HT-A9 ?

[@cnhhnc]

These short throws are nice! Now we need to wait for the budget versions in a year or two, the sub $1500 units! Cause most of us are not willing to do $3500, lol!

[@joentell]

I hear you! I think that will happen eventually since that's how tech typically goes

[@georgepopescu1327]

UST projectors at 1500 aren't very good. It's harder thus more expensive to build a UST compared to a long throw.

[@donbustoarigato2997]

@@georgepopescu1327 Agreed! That's why I qualified statement by saying let's wait for trickle down tech. Eventually, like laser printing tech, prices will plummet. It may take some time, though.

[@nitinthakur4407]

Picture quality which one is better this one Vs vava chrome plz reply

[@joentell]

Haven't tried the Chroma but other reviewers make it sound like this one has better calibration out of the box.

[@nitinthakur4407]

@@joentell thankyou soo much 😊🙏🏻

[@markus4979]

Will be interesting to see comparison to the new VAVA Chroma tri colour laser projector launched yesterday! 2900$ which seems to be an even better deal compared to the v7050i. =)

[@DutchGuy_Limburg]

What about dust? This projector doesent have any filter...

[@joentell]

Good question. I don't know about those details.

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

Your daughters are so adorable. Their laughter is great for the soul.

[@joentell]

They make me want to be a better person. 🙏

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

@@joentell Children are great for inspiring us. Just know that they already believe you to be that better person. Nothing like a too tight hug from your child. You can tell how happy and secure your children feel every day. You and Angela are doing it right. Your grandparents are so proud of you and all that you have created ❤

[@georgepopescu1327]

It would been helpful to use a light meter in order to be able to set both projectors at the same light output.

[@joentell]

Not sure what you mean by set the same light output. The point is that brighter is good for new projectors. We don't want to handicap one to make it match another.

[@georgepopescu1327]

@@joentell it means that when comparing two projectors they should be calibrated to the same light output, otherwise we won't be able to see the real differences. Projectors are usually calibrated to a reference light, especially in SDR couse for HDR is a wild west. You should aim for something like 30fl in that room.

[@joentell]

@@georgepopescu1327 I think it makes more sense to look at how well they retain contrast, color accuracy and saturation at their native light level rather than lower it down unnecessarily to match a dimmer projector. I think it makes sense to show each projector operating within its own range which is why I set my camera to middle gray on each projector.

[@georgepopescu1327]

@@joentell so, please, explain to me, how can you compare the contrast of two projectors if one will pump 50fl and other 30 fl? This will couse unnacesary raised black levels. i don't think you understand how thinks works in projection. A projector is not a TV, you don't just cranck the light to maximum and levae it like this, you have to set an optimal light output. Comparing two projectors means that they are both calibrated to the same maximum brightness.

[@joentell]

@@georgepopescu1327 dynamic iris is one way. Just because a projector can get bright doesn't mean it can't get dim. A dim projector can't always get bright though. Look at the JVC's. They are known for their black levels and can put out a good amount of lumens. Then you look at those inexpensive projectors that have low lumen output and raised black levels. What we want is deep blacks and a bright vibrant picture. If you believe you can do it better, please do so because your recommendation of lowering the light output of a brighter projector to match a dimmer one doesn't make sense to me. No one would ever do that in a real world scenario.

[@FatFolksProductions]

It looked as if the Vava had better black levels. I have always loved Benq. I have the HT3550. My only gripe is I wish it had better blacks instead of the dark grayish color.

[@joentell]

It looks like that, but it's tricky to do this perfectly in a normal room because the brighter projector also tends to light up the room more and my walls are light in color and so is the top of the entertainment console. It's possible that the Vava really does have better black levels, but I just want to be clear about the situation and possible factors that could affect it. Also, the Elite Screens Cinegrey screen helped with the lifted black levels on the HT3550. I still prefer the TK850 to the 3550 because of the higher lumen output.

[@GixrGuy]

Peace be with you! Your kids are soo cute😊

[@gabrielegelfofx]

This is only the beginning. The lamp laser based technology will grow. I will espect 4 or more lasers lamps, for example RGBY.

[@victorpulos823]

Is there any rainbow effects?

[@joentell]

Not that I can see with my eyes

[@victorpulos823]

@@joentell another question I heard there is rainbow effects on sides of screen

[@joentell]

@@victorpulos823 I also have not experienced that. I could only see the rainbow effects using a high shutterspeed on my camera.

[@victorpulos823]

@@joentell thanks

[@desertraider]

Wow! Skin tones were a big difference. 14:28

[@amanimotto]

enjoyed watching review. the girls are so adorable and beautiful. Thanks Joe

[@retmania]

Love that 親切 t shirt, Are you actually speak Chinese?

[@joentell]

I do not

[@eddietours3728]

Dope

[@Sjrick]

What is the least expensive short throw you have ever seen ?

[@joentell]

I don't know, maybe the old Vava 4k. Still not what I would consider inexpensive

[@victorpulos823]

Ust projector need use more lcd chips instead of Dlp chips

[@jrzzrj]

Must be nice to afford a setup like yours. Unfortunately, most of your viewers are TIMEX type users....not ROLEX.

[@charleslundy372]

what about gaming?

[@joentell]

As it stands, this isn't made for gaming as the latency is too high.

[@charleslundy372]

@@joentell thanks

[@DarioFoley-qu8ns]

The best mini projector for the price.

[@WindomRettes]

2 feet out from the wall seems odd to me.

[@joentell]

The front of the projector is 2ft away, the back is around 9 inches away

[@WindomRettes]

@@joentell sorry,misunderstood

[@bryanp4827]

New TV...? NOT EVEN CLOSE! Laser projectors of any sort have very poor contrast, so to even put them in the same sentence as TV, is an insult, and I'm a huge projector fanboy...😅🤣

[@joentell]

I bet you haven't tried one of these in a dark room. I have an OLED TV, so I know what this is not. But to say it's not comparable to some of those budget TV's most people get at Costco, I don't agree. What is the cost of a 100" TV of any kind?

[@Zoranurai13]

You know joe is excited when he starts to sound like an owl🤣 They might as well drop the smart system and save $50 maybe even drop the speaker system for an additional $100-200

[@joentell]

Agree with your comments about dropping the smart features and the owl comments! 🦉 Ric Flair "Whooooo!!!!"

[@dvvaughn564]

Buys UST projector and n elite screen motorized screen places on kids room. Can you b my dad? Lol

[@joentell]

Ha! This was in the living/family room. The kids room has the BenQ HT2050 and 110" Aeon Cinegrey screen from Elite Screens.