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BenQ TK705STi vs Optoma HZ40HDR

What TK705STi does better (2) and where HZ40HDR wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TK705STi
BenQ · 2025TK705STi
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,300
vs
Optoma HZ40HDR
Optoma · 2023HZ40HDR
8.6Score
6 advantages≈ US$660
Higher score
6.9Picture6.6
3.4Gaming & inputs5.9
8.0Noise, lifetime & portability8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK705STiHZ40HDR
229 × 168250274 × 114216
TK705STiHZ40HDRDifference
Height168 mm114 mm+54 mm
Width229 mm274 mm−45 mm
Depth250 mm216 mm+34 mm
Weight3.8 kg3 kg+0.8 kg

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

Why is TK705STi better than HZ40HDR?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Fan noise26 dB vs 32 dB+23%

Why is HZ40HDR better than TK705STi?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 4,000 lm+33%
  2. Maximum refresh rate60 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  3. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)700:1 vs 2,000,000:12,857.1×
  5. Power consumption250 W vs 139 W+80%
  6. Weight3.8 kg vs 3 kg+27%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ TK705STiBenQ TK705STi≈ US$1,3007.5
Optoma HZ40HDROptoma HZ40HDR≈ US$6608.6
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm4,000 lm
Native contrast ratio600,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)700:12,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag5 ms—
Maximum refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.8:11.48:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.62:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.77 m3.28 m
Smallest image size—20″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom—1.1×
Lens shift—None
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)16 W—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption250 W139 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB32 dB
Weight3.8 kg3 kg
Width229 mm274 mm
Height168 mm114 mm
Depth250 mm216 mm
Colours—White
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