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BenQ TK850i vs Optoma UHD300X

What TK850i does better (3) and where UHD300X wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TK850i
BenQ · 2020TK850i
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,700
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Optoma UHD300X
Optoma · 2018UHD300X
3.9Score
4 advantages
7.3Picture5.9
3.4Noise, lifetime & portability2.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK850iUHD300X
380 × 127263392 × 118281
TK850iUHD300XDifference
Height127 mm118 mm+9 mm
Width380 mm392 mm−12 mm
Depth263 mm281 mm−18 mm
Weight4.2 kg5.2 kg−1 kg

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

Why is TK850i better than UHD300X?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 2,200 lm+36%
  2. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
  3. Weight4.2 kg vs 5.2 kg+24%

Why is UHD300X better than TK850i?

  1. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:1 vs 250,000:18.3×
  3. Ethernet (LAN)No · TK850i: Yes
  4. Power consumption330 W vs 305 W+8%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ TK850iBenQ TK850i≈ US$2,7005.3
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 technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLamp—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm2,200 lm
Native contrast ratio30,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:1250,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHLG—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Input lag83.3 ms—
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.47:11.59:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m2.68 m
Smallest image size—34″
Largest image size300″302″
Optical zoom1.3×1.3×
Lens shiftNoneVertical
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption330 W305 W
Light source life4,000 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h15,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB25 dB
Weight4.2 kg5.2 kg
Width380 mm392 mm
Height127 mm118 mm
Depth263 mm281 mm
ColoursWhite, BlueWhite
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