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BenQ TK705STi vs XGIMI Horizon S Max

What TK705STi does better (6) and where Horizon S Max wins (3) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TK705STi
BenQ · 2025TK705STi
7.5Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,300
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XGIMI Horizon S Max
XGIMI · 2024Horizon S Max
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,300
6.9Picture6.9
3.4Gaming & inputs2.3
6.6Smart features & sound8.8
8.0Noise, lifetime & portability6.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK705STiHorizon S Max
229 × 168250273 × 234174
TK705STiHorizon S MaxDifference
Height168 mm234 mm−66 mm
Width229 mm273 mm−44 mm
Depth250 mm174 mm+76 mm
Weight3.8 kg4.8 kg−1 kg

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

Why is TK705STi better than Horizon S Max?

  1. Input lag5 ms vs 20 ms4×
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  3. Audio outputYes · Horizon S Max: No
  4. Fan noise26 dB vs 28 dB+8%
  5. Weight3.8 kg vs 4.81 kg+27%
  6. Power consumption250 W vs 300 W+20%

Why is Horizon S Max better than TK705STi?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 3,100 lm+3%
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)16 W vs 24 W+50%
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)700:1 vs 1,000,000:11,428.6×
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ TK705STiBenQ TK705STi≈ US$1,3007.5
XGIMI Horizon S MaxXGIMI Horizon S Max≈ US$1,3006.6
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 + LED hybrid
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm3,100 lm
Native contrast ratio600,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)700:11,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag5 ms20 ms
Maximum refresh rate60 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.8:11.2:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.77 m2.66 m
Smallest image size—40″
Largest image size—200″
Lens shift—None
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 TVAndroid TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage—32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption250 W300 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)—30 dB
Weight3.8 kg4.81 kg
Width229 mm273 mm
Height168 mm234 mm
Depth250 mm174 mm
Colours—Beige
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