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BenQ TK800 vs Epson EF-100

What TK800 does better (5) and where EF-100 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TK800
BenQ · 2018TK800
4.4Score
5 advantages
vs
Epson EF-100
Epson · 2019EF-100
7.0Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,350
Higher score
6.2Picture3.4
3.4Setup & placement7.3
2.4Noise, lifetime & portability9.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK800EF-100
353 × 135272210 × 92230
TK800EF-100Difference
Height135 mm92 mm+43 mm
Width353 mm210 mm+143 mm
Depth272 mm230 mm+42 mm
Weight4.2 kg2.7 kg+1.5 kg

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

Why is TK800 better than EF-100?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 2,000 lm+50%
  3. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
  4. Largest image size300″ vs 150″2×
  5. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×

Why is EF-100 better than TK800?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionNo · TK800: Yes
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 2,500,000:1250×
  3. Power consumption385 W vs 172 W2.2×
  4. Fan noise33 dB vs 29 dB+14%
  5. Weight4.2 kg vs 2.7 kg+56%
  6. Optical zoom1.2× vs 1.35×+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EF-100Epson EF-100≈ US$1,3507.0
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1280 × 720 (HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1280 × 720 (HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLP3LCD
Light source—Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm2,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:12,500,000:1
HDR supportYes—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.47:11.04:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.76:11.4:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.25 m2.3 m
Smallest image size60″30″
Largest image size300″150″
Optical zoom1.2×1.35×
Lens shiftNone—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W5 W
Smart & streaming
Bluetooth—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)No—
VGA inputYes—
Audio outputYes—
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption385 W172 W
Light source life4,000 h—
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise33 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB26 dB
Weight4.2 kg2.7 kg
Width353 mm210 mm
Height135 mm92 mm
Depth272 mm230 mm
ColoursBlue, White—
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