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HDMI 2.1 BRINGS THE FUN!

Until recently, the version of the HDMI inputs on your TV or projector had been all about keeping up with new video tech. With HDMI 2.1, the main benefits go straight to gamers, with support for 120fps in both 4K and 8K, VRR, and ALLM – automatically putting the TV or projector into its game mode (if it has one), which picks the best settings for delay-free play.

The bigger the screen the bigger the immersion, and it’s just as true for gaming as it is for watching movies. To go seriously big, a projector can be both the most efficient and cost-effective solution. BenQ are leading the way with a range boasting the top features that a gamer needs for a brilliant projector experience, which they’re billing as “a new era in gaming projectors”. Words Bec Summer T here are certain key features to tick off when looking for a gaming projector, as not all on the screen so that you can react to it. Ultimately, the lower that number is, the better the gaming. GET INTO THE GAME BIG TIME WITH A PROJECTOR! projector, although 120Hz support can be desirable for your faster moving games such as shooters.

really is best when it comes to projectors, so the more ANSI lumens one has, the better for being able to perform everywhere, from the darkest games room to the brightest living area. Anything above 1500 lumens should prove to be a good all-round performer.

VRR – Variable Refresh Rate – adjusts the fraame rate to match that of the content to avoid things like a stuttering picture, and is also now becoming commonplace. Peak brightness is another prime consideration. Brighter

are ideally suited for fuss-free play. If you’re considering a projector that you’ll mainly use for gaming, top of the list is latency (aka input lag ). It’s the measurement of the time, in milliseconds, it takes for your console or PC to display vision

The projector’s refresh rate is also something to consider. This refers to the number of times per second – measured in hertz (Hz) – that a projector refreshes its image. A refresh rate of 60Hz is most common for gaming with a

BenQ X300G 4K HDR Short Throw Portable Console Gaming Projector Gaming isn’t always a stay-at-home pursuit, so why be tied down with your projector? The BenQ X300G is the world’s first fully portable gaming projector, and it comes packed with all the latest features, as well as dedicated smart console gaming settings. There’s slick 4K vision with HDR10 support straight out of the box, with a bright, 2000 ANSI lumens picture, input lag as low as 4.2ms, and up to 240Hz refresh rate. This short throw (you don’t need to install it miles away from a wall/screen) projector has 1.2x motorised optical zoom, real-time autofocus, and auto keystone – this means

BenQ X500i 4K HDR 4LED Short Throw Console Gaming Projector With the X500i, BenQ set out upon a quest to design the perfect gaming projector for small spaces. Our gaming areas aren’t always huge, so having a short throw projector keyed to gaming features that can deliver up to a 150-inch screen is a big deal. The features don’t disappoint, either, delivering true 4K HDR gaming, with 2200 lumens of brightness and up to 240Hz refresh rate, plus there are two HDMI inputs and USB-C. In the sound department, there’s spatial audio support through two symmetrically spaced speakers, so you’ll always know what’s going on around you in-game. With input lag as low as 4.16ms, game support abounds, including modes for different styles of games (both built-in and downloadable), and even a cool feature for shooters that projects a crosshair onscreen. When it’s time to watch not play, Android TV is also built in.

BenQ TK710 4K Laser Casual Gaming Projector Designed to please gamers as much as movie aficionados, the TK710 packs true 4K gaming support with HDR10, dazzling laser technology delivered 3200 lumens brightness to perform even in brighter spaces, and focusing features to have you up and going with a 100-inch screen in no time. There are special HDR gaming modes such as RPG and FPS, and ultra-low latency from as little as 4.16ms. Two HDMI inputs allow for multiple devices, and there's eARC support for audio connectivity via a single HDMI cable.

that you can have the unit to the side, and it’s clever enough to square up your picture in front of you. USB-C gives you both charging potential and an alternate video input to the HDMI port, while built-in 8W stereo speakers bring the sound.

30 JUNE 2024

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