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BenQ TK800M vs Optoma HD29HST

What TK800M does better (2) and where HD29HST wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TK800M
BenQ · 2019TK800M
2 advantages≈ US$840
vs
Optoma HD29HST
Optoma · 2020HD29HST
7.8Score
4 advantages
Higher score
6.8Picture5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK800MHD29HST
353 × 135272316 × 108244
TK800MHD29HSTDifference
Height135 mm108 mm+27 mm
Width353 mm316 mm+37 mm
Depth272 mm244 mm+28 mm
Weight4.2 kg3 kg+1.2 kg

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

Why is TK800M better than HD29HST?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. 4K method4K by pixel shifting vs 4K input only (downscaled)

Why is HD29HST better than TK800M?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 4,000 lm+33%
  2. Fan noise33 dB vs 26 dB+27%
  3. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  4. Weight4.2 kg vs 3 kg+40%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ TK800MBenQ TK800M≈ US$840
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 shifting4K input only (downscaled)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLamp—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—50,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:10.49:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.65:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m1.08 m
Smallest image size—36″
Largest image size—307″
Optical zoom1.1×—
Lens shift—None
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—10 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version—2
USB port—Yes
Ethernet (LAN)—No
VGA inputYesYes
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—285 W
Light source life (eco mode)—15,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise33 dB26 dB
Weight4.2 kg3 kg
Width353 mm316 mm
Height135 mm108 mm
Depth272 mm244 mm
Colours—White
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