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BenQ TK705i vs BenQ X500i

What TK705i does better (3) and where X500i wins (5) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TK705i
BenQ · 2025TK705i
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,550
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BenQ X500i
BenQ · 2024X500i
7.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,650
8.0Picture5.1
3.5Gaming & inputs8.2
5.8Setup & placement6.4
6.5Smart features & sound4.7
8.0Noise, lifetime & portability6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK705iX500i
229 × 168250366 × 118244
TK705iX500iDifference
Height168 mm118 mm+50 mm
Width229 mm366 mm−137 mm
Depth250 mm244 mm+6 mm
Weight3.8 kg3.6 kg+0.2 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is TK705i better than X500i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 2,200 lm+36%
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)16 W vs 10 W+60%
  3. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.2×+8%

Why is X500i better than TK705i?

  1. Maximum refresh rate60 Hz vs 240 Hz4×
  2. Input lag5 ms vs 4.2 ms+19%
  3. Audio outputNo · TK705i: Yes
  4. Power consumption250 W vs 236 W+6%
  5. Weight3.8 kg vs 3.6 kg+6%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ TK705iBenQ TK705i≈ US$1,5507.6
BenQ X500iBenQ X500i≈ US$1,6507.4
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 sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm2,200 lm
Native contrast ratio600,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:1600,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%95%
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)—84%
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Input lag5 ms4.2 ms
Maximum refresh rate60 Hz240 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1:10.69:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.3:10.83:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.21 m1.53 m
Smallest image size55″—
Largest image size120″—
Optical zoom1.3×1.2×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)16 W10 W
Dolby Atmos—Yes
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVAndroid TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption250 W236 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB—
Weight3.8 kg3.6 kg
Width229 mm366 mm
Height168 mm118 mm
Depth250 mm244 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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