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BenQ TK705i vs XGIMI Horizon 20

What TK705i does better (4) and where Horizon 20 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TK705i
BenQ · 2025TK705i
7.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,550
vs
XGIMI Horizon 20
XGIMI · 2025Horizon 20
9.1Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,900
Higher score
8.0Picture6.6
3.5Gaming & inputs8.5
5.8Setup & placement9.2
6.5Smart features & sound8.0
8.0Noise, lifetime & portability6.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK705iHorizon 20
229 × 168250298 × 249190
TK705iHorizon 20Difference
Height168 mm249 mm−81 mm
Width229 mm298 mm−69 mm
Depth250 mm190 mm+60 mm
Weight3.8 kg4.8 kg−1 kg

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

Why is TK705i better than Horizon 20?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:1 vs 20,000:130×
  2. Fan noise26 dB vs 28 dB+8%
  3. Weight3.8 kg vs 4.8 kg+26%
  4. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.25×+4%

Why is Horizon 20 better than TK705i?

  1. Input lag5 ms vs 1 ms5×
  2. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical and horizontal
  3. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 3,200 lm+7%
  4. Built-in speakers (total output)16 W vs 24 W+50%
  5. Largest image size120″ vs 300″2.5×
  6. Audio outputNo · TK705i: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ TK705iBenQ TK705i≈ US$1,5507.6
XGIMI Horizon 20XGIMI Horizon 20≈ US$1,9009.1
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 sourceLEDRGB triple laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm3,200 lm
Native contrast ratio600,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:120,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10+, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag5 ms1 ms
Maximum refresh rate60 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
VRR / ALLM—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.3:11.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.21 m2.66 m
Smallest image size55″40″
Largest image size120″300″
Optical zoom1.3×1.25×
Lens shiftNoneVertical and horizontal
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Built-in stand / gimbal—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)16 W24 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage—128 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption250 W—
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB—
Weight3.8 kg4.8 kg
Width229 mm298 mm
Height168 mm249 mm
Depth250 mm190 mm
ColoursWhiteGrey
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