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BenQ TK850i vs Epson EH-TW7100

What TK850i does better (5) and where EH-TW7100 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TK850i
BenQ · 2020TK850i
5.3Score
5 advantages≈ US$2,700
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Epson EH-TW7100
Epson · 2019EH-TW7100
4.9Score
5 advantages≈ US$2,150
7.3Picture6.7
7.2Setup & placement6.7
3.4Noise, lifetime & portability2.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK850iEH-TW7100
380 × 127263410 × 157310
TK850iEH-TW7100Difference
Height127 mm157 mm−30 mm
Width380 mm410 mm−30 mm
Depth263 mm310 mm−47 mm
Weight4.2 kg6.9 kg−2.7 kg

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

Why is TK850i better than EH-TW7100?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · EH-TW7100: No
  2. Light source life4,000 h vs 3,500 h+14%
  3. Fan noise30 dB vs 32 dB+7%
  4. Weight4.2 kg vs 6.9 kg+64%
  5. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%

Why is EH-TW7100 better than TK850i?

  1. Maximum refresh rate120 Hz vs 240 Hz2×
  2. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical and horizontal
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:1 vs 100,000:13.3×
  4. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.63×+25%
  5. Power consumption330 W vs 323 W+2%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ TK850iBenQ TK850i≈ US$2,7005.3
Epson EH-TW7100Epson EH-TW7100≈ US$2,1504.9
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 technologyDLP3LCD
Light sourceLampLamp
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm3,000 lm
Native contrast ratio30,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:1100,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHLGHDR10, HLG
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag83.3 ms—
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz240 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:11.32:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.47:12.15:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m2.92 m
Smallest image size—40″
Largest image size300″—
Optical zoom1.3×1.63×
Lens shiftNoneVertical and horizontal
Autofocus—No
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption330 W323 W
Light source life4,000 h3,500 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h5,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB24 dB
Weight4.2 kg6.9 kg
Width380 mm410 mm
Height127 mm157 mm
Depth263 mm310 mm
ColoursWhite, BlueWhite
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