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BenQ TK850i vs LG ProBeam BF60PST

What TK850i does better (7) and where ProBeam BF60PST wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TK850i
BenQ · 2020TK850i
5.3Score
7 advantages≈ US$2,700
vs
LG ProBeam BF60PST
LG · 2021ProBeam BF60PST
5.5Score
6 advantages≈ US$3,000
Higher score
7.3Picture9.0
7.2Setup & placement3.7
3.9Smart features & sound4.3
3.4Noise, lifetime & portability3.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK850iProBeam BF60PST
380 × 127263370 × 290156
TK850iProBeam BF60PSTDifference
Height127 mm290 mm−163 mm
Width380 mm370 mm+10 mm
Depth263 mm156 mm+107 mm
Weight4.2 kg9.7 kg−5.5 kg

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

Why is TK850i better than ProBeam BF60PST?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
  2. Automatic keystone correctionYes · ProBeam BF60PST: No
  3. Weight4.2 kg vs 9.7 kg2.3×
  4. 4K method4K by pixel shifting vs 4K input only (downscaled)
  5. Fan noise30 dB vs 33 dB+10%
  6. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
  7. Power consumption330 W vs 440 W+33%

Why is ProBeam BF60PST better than TK850i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 6,000 lm2×
  2. Light source life4,000 h vs 20,000 h5×
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:1 vs 3,000,000:1100×
  4. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
  5. Ethernet (LAN)No · TK850i: Yes
  6. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.6×+23%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ TK850iBenQ TK850i≈ US$2,7005.3
LG ProBeam BF60PSTLG ProBeam BF60PST≈ US$3,0005.5
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K input only (downscaled)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm6,000 lm
Native contrast ratio30,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:13,000,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHLG—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Input lag83.3 ms—
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:11.3:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.47:12.08:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m2.88 m
Smallest image size—40″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.3×1.6×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Autofocus—No
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TVwebOS (LG)
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption330 W440 W
Light source life4,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB29 dB
Weight4.2 kg9.7 kg
Width380 mm370 mm
Height127 mm290 mm
Depth263 mm156 mm
ColoursWhite, BlueWhite, Grey
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