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BenQ LK830ST vs XGIMI Horizon 30 Pro

What LK830ST does better (3) and where Horizon 30 Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

BenQ LK830ST
BenQ · 2025LK830ST
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,200
vs
XGIMI Horizon 30 Pro
XGIMI · 2026Horizon 30 Pro
9.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$2,150
Higher score
9.4Picture8.2
6.1Setup & placement9.4

Why is LK830ST better than Horizon 30 Pro?

  1. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:1 vs 8,000:1375×
  3. Weight3.4 kg vs 5.3 kg+56%

Why is Horizon 30 Pro better than LK830ST?

  1. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical and horizontal
  2. Automatic keystone correctionNo · LK830ST: Yes
  3. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 4,800 lm+20%
  4. Built-in speakers (total output)15 W vs 24 W+60%
  5. Fan noise30 dB vs 28 dB+7%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ LK830STBenQ LK830ST≈ US$2,2008.8
XGIMI Horizon 30 ProXGIMI Horizon 30 Pro≈ US$2,1509.4
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserRGB triple laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm4,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:18,000:1
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag—1 ms
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
VRR / ALLM—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.5:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.5:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.11 m2.66 m
Smallest image size70″40″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.25×1.25×
Lens shiftNoneVertical and horizontal
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)15 W24 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Google TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)Yes—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption250 W—
Light source life20,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB—
Weight3.4 kg5.3 kg
Width—298 mm
Height—249 mm
Depth—190 mm
ColoursBlack—
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