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BenQ TK705STi vs Optoma UZ38X

What TK705STi does better (3) and where UZ38X wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TK705STi
BenQ · 2025TK705STi
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,300
vs
Optoma UZ38X
Optoma · 2026UZ38X
7.9Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,050
Higher score
6.9Picture8.6
8.0Noise, lifetime & portability6.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK705STiUZ38X
229 × 168250238 × 130215
TK705STiUZ38XDifference
Height168 mm130 mm+38 mm
Width229 mm238 mm−9 mm
Depth250 mm215 mm+35 mm
Weight3.8 kg3.4 kg+0.4 kg

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

Why is TK705STi better than UZ38X?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · UZ38X: No
  2. Fan noise26 dB vs 33 dB+27%
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)16 W vs 15 W+7%

Why is UZ38X better than TK705STi?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 3,800 lm+27%
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)700:1 vs 1,500,000:12,142.9×
  4. Weight3.8 kg vs 3.4 kg+12%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ TK705STiBenQ TK705STi≈ US$1,3007.5
Optoma UZ38XOptoma UZ38X≈ US$1,0507.9
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 sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm3,800 lm
Native contrast ratio600,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)700:11,500,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
Gaming
Input lag5 ms—
Maximum refresh rate60 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.8:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.59:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.77 m2.68 m
Smallest image size—28″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom—1.3×
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)16 W15 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 W—
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—28 dB
Weight3.8 kg3.4 kg
Width229 mm238 mm
Height168 mm130 mm
Depth250 mm215 mm
Colours—Black
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