STACK #224 June 2023

TECH FEATURE

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GAMING PROJECTORS

BenQ TH585P Full HD Gaming & Home Entertainment Projector A gamer on a budget? Don’t worry, you can

If you’re a dedicated gamer, then you’ll know the joy of getting fully immersed in the experience. And when it comes to such immersion, the old adage “bigger is better” has never been truer.To go properly big, start looking for a projector. HUNT BIG GAME WITH A PROJECTOR!

still get an incredible projection

experience thanks to the clever people

at BenQ. The TH585P projects a Full HD 1080p image up to a whopping 100 inches, has a dedicated game mode that delivers low input lag at 16.7ms, and all at 3500 lumens of brightness. It’s also highly portable, able to be set up in minutes wherever you take it, with a raft of quick adjust features to get that picture just right for your next gaming blast, as well as featuring a built-in 10-watt speaker so audio is ready to rock right away. BenQ TK700STi Short Throw 4K Gaming Projector

Short throw projectors are the perfect solution for those with space constraints, and this BenQ dynamo delivers on features for gamers. Packing all the latest tech such as 4K vision

Words Bec Summer

U p until recently, buying a projector was an expensive proposition, and not all were ideally suited to gaming. Here are three key things to look out for when you’re considering a projector that you’ll mainly use for gaming. Latency Also known as input lag, this is the primary thing to look for in big screen gaming. It’s the measurement of the time – in milliseconds – it takes for your console or PC to display vision on the screen so that you can react to it. Ultimately, the lower that number is, the better the gaming experience.

with HDR, 3000 ANSI lumens brightness, two HDMI inputs, eARC for easy sound setup, and up to a huge 120-inch projection at just two metres distance, there are also dedicated pre-sets for shooters, RPGs, and sports games. With a nippy 16.7ms response time in 4K at up to 100-inches you won’t be left lagging, and when it’s time to chill with a bit of viewing, there’s built-in Google TV media streaming. Hisense Laser Cinema PL1H 4K Ultra Short Throw Smart Projector If you’re after a projector that ticks all the boxes for the home entertainment spectrum from games to movies, here’s a top option. Hisense’s PL1H has a dedicated game mode that delivers next-generation features such as ALLM – switching automatically to game

Refresh rate This refers to the number of times per second – measured in hertz, or Hz – that a projector refreshes its image. A refresh rate of 60Hz is most common for gaming with a projector, although 120Hz support can be desirable for faster moving games such as shooters. Peak brightness Brighter really is best when it comes to projectors – the more ANSI lumens that one boasts, the better for being able to perform everywhere, from the dingiest games den to the brightest entertaining area. Anything above 1500 lumens should be a good all round performer.

mode when your connected console is turned on. Other benefits for gamers include

AUTO IS THE WAY TO GO New to the gaming scene with the arrival of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X is ALLM, which stands for Auto Low Latency Mode. A part of the HDMI 2.1 specification, ALLM is designed to make the gaming experience just that little bit easier by automatically switching your projector or TV to its game mode when it senses your gaming device has been powered on.

full 4K vision with Dolby Vision and HDR10 at up to 120-inches, 120hz support in 1080p, Dolby Atmos sound, and a bright 2100 ANSI lumens picture. Plus, the

remote even features voice control!

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