
BenQ LU785 WUXGA 6,000-Lumen Laser Installation Projector
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Description
The LU785 is BenQ's WUXGA laser installation projector for lecture theatres, large meeting rooms and auditoria — rooms where a lamp change means booking access and a ladder. The laser light source is rated at 20,000 hours in normal mode, 38,000 in eco and 70,000 with dimming, which in practice removes consumables from the maintenance schedule for the life of the install.
Output is 6,000 ANSI lumens at native 1920 x 1200 with a 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 96% Rec.709 coverage. The 1.15-1.9:1 zoom range at 1.65x is wide for an installation projector and gives real freedom over mount position, with a 115% offset plus vertical lens shift of +10%/-2% and horizontal ±2.5%.
The connector panel reflects the installation brief: three HDMI inputs (one MHL), D-sub in and monitor out, composite, LAN for control and monitoring, 3D sync out, USB Type A with 1.5A power, RS232 and a 3.5mm audio pair. It weighs 11.3kg at 360 x 164 x 453mm and takes an optional anti-dust filter.
Key features
20,000 hours in normal mode, 38,000 in eco and 70,000 with dimming, so there is no lamp to schedule access for.
A 1.15-1.9:1 throw ratio with lens shift gives genuine freedom over where the projector can be mounted in an existing room.
Native 1920 x 1200 with 96% Rec.709 coverage, bright enough for a lecture theatre with house lighting up.
LAN connection plus RS232 for integration with a control system and centralised device management.
Technical specifications
Throw distance guide
With its 1.15 to 1.9:1 throw ratio, here's how far the projector needs to sit from the screen for common 16:10 image sizes. Try our throw distance calculator for your exact room.
| Image size | Image dimensions | Lens distance range |
|---|---|---|
| 40" | 0.86 m × 0.54 m | 1.0 m to 1.6 m |
| 60" | 1.29 m × 0.81 m | 1.5 m to 2.5 m |
| 80" | 1.72 m × 1.08 m | 2.0 m to 3.3 m |
| 100" | 2.15 m × 1.35 m | 2.5 m to 4.1 m |
| 120" | 2.58 m × 1.62 m | 3.0 m to 4.9 m |
| 150" | 3.23 m × 2.02 m | 3.7 m to 6.1 m |
| 200" | 4.31 m × 2.69 m | 5.0 m to 8.2 m |
| 250" | 5.38 m × 3.37 m | 6.2 m to 10 m |
| 300" | 6.46 m × 4.04 m | 7.4 m to 12 m |
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Distances are lens-to-screen, calculated from the manufacturer's stated throw ratio; allow for lens shift and mounting hardware. Always confirm against the manufacturer's installation guide before fixing mounts.
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Delivery & returns
Estimated delivery 9 Sept - 13 Sept. UK mainland delivery only. Some large or made-to-order items carry longer lead times, shown on the product page.
Unused items in original packaging can be returned within 14 days of delivery — see the returns policy for how business and consumer returns differ. Faulty items are covered under manufacturer warranty and by your statutory rights.
Bought in the UK, backed in the UK
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The manufacturer warranty is honoured here in the UK. If something fails, you deal with us, not with an overseas seller in another time zone.
Our own UK-based engineers install, commission and support what we sell, and can attend site when a system needs hands on it.
Delivered within the UK mainland, so there is no import duty, customs charge or courier handling fee waiting for you on delivery.
Prices are in pounds sterling with proper UK VAT invoices, and purchase orders are accepted from approved education accounts: no currency conversion and no surprises at the door.
Payment & security
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Schools, colleges, sixth forms, universities and multi-academy trusts can order on invoice, with no card payment required. Purchase orders and credit terms are for education customers only.
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