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BenQ TK850i vs Optoma UHD42
What TK850i does better (2) and where UHD42 wins (6) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
TK850iUHD42
| TK850i | UHD42 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 127 mm | 118 mm | +9 mm |
| Width | 380 mm | 315 mm | +65 mm |
| Depth | 263 mm | 270 mm | −7 mm |
| Weight | 4.2 kg | 3.9 kg | +0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is TK850i better than UHD42?
- Automatic keystone correctionYes · UHD42: No
- HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
Why is UHD42 better than TK850i?
- Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 3,400 lm+13%
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:1 vs 500,000:116.7×
- Fan noise30 dB vs 26 dB+15%
- Power consumption330 W vs 305 W+8%
- Weight4.2 kg vs 3.9 kg+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | Lamp | — |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 3,000 lm | 3,400 lm |
| Native contrast ratio | 30,000:1 | — |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 30,000:1 | 500,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | HLG | — |
| Colour gamut (Rec.709) | 98% | — |
| 3D playback | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | 83.3 ms | — |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.13:1 | 1.21:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.47:1 | 1.59:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.5 m | 2.68 m |
| Smallest image size | — | 34″ |
| Largest image size | 300″ | 302″ |
| Optical zoom | 1.3× | 1.3× |
| Lens shift | None | Vertical |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 10 W | 10 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Android TV | — |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 3 | 2 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | Yes |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 330 W | 305 W |
| Light source life | 4,000 h | 4,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 10,000 h | 15,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 30 dB | 26 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 28 dB | — |
| Weight | 4.2 kg | 3.9 kg |
| Width | 380 mm | 315 mm |
| Height | 127 mm | 118 mm |
| Depth | 263 mm | 270 mm |
| Colours | White, Blue | White |
