BenQ MW826STH Short throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

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The BenQ MW826STH is the kind of short-throw, “get it installed and get it working” projector that suits meeting rooms and training spaces where people can’t stand to mess about with ceiling mounts and long throw distances. With its brightness, it generally handles typical office daylight better than cheaper short-throws, and DLP tends to deliver a punchy, stable image for presentations and spreadsheet work. If you’re replacing an older classroom/boardroom setup and want something forgiving on setup geometry, this model is a sensible, cost-contained choice—especially at this price point.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if your priority is home-theatre-style colour accuracy or fine-grain detail for media-heavy use. Short-throw models often come with compromises like more noticeable image uniformity quirks off-axis, and for anything beyond straightforward slides, you’ll want to check how your room seating lines up with the lens placement. For £698 ex-VAT, it’s a good fit for training rooms, conference rooms, and education spaces where “bright enough, easy enough, reliable enough” beats spec-chasing. If your room is dark, big, or you can’t control placement, you might be better off with a standard-throw unit or a brighter/longer-throw option—otherwise you may end up fighting the physical layout more than you expected.