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BenQ TK850i vs Optoma HD28e

What TK850i does better (6) and where HD28e wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TK850i
BenQ · 2020TK850i
5.3Score
6 advantages≈ US$2,700
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Optoma HD28e
Optoma · 2020HD28e
4.8Score
4 advantages
7.3Picture4.3
2.7Gaming & inputs3.3
7.2Setup & placement2.6
3.4Noise, lifetime & portability7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK850iHD28e
380 × 127263316 × 108244
TK850iHD28eDifference
Height127 mm108 mm+19 mm
Width380 mm316 mm+64 mm
Depth263 mm244 mm+19 mm
Weight4.2 kg2.5 kg+1.7 kg

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

Why is TK850i better than HD28e?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Automatic keystone correctionYes · HD28e: No
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 5 W2×
  4. HDMI inputs3 vs 13×
  5. HDR supportYes · HD28e: No
  6. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.1×+18%

Why is HD28e better than TK850i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 3,800 lm+27%
  2. Fan noise30 dB vs 25 dB+20%
  3. Weight4.2 kg vs 2.5 kg+68%
  4. Power consumption330 W vs 295 W+12%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ TK850iBenQ TK850i≈ US$2,7005.3
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 shifting—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLamp—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm3,800 lm
Native contrast ratio30,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:130,000:1
HDR supportYesNo
HDR formatsHLG—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag83.3 ms—
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:11.47:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.47:11.62:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m3.25 m
Smallest image size—28″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.3×1.1×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Autofocus—No
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W5 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs31
HDMI version—1.4
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption330 W295 W
Light source life4,000 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h10,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB25 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB—
Weight4.2 kg2.5 kg
Width380 mm316 mm
Height127 mm108 mm
Depth263 mm244 mm
ColoursWhite, BlueWhite
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