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BenQ TK850i vs Optoma UHZ45

What TK850i does better (2) and where UHZ45 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TK850i
BenQ · 2020TK850i
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$2,700
vs
Optoma UHZ45
Optoma · 2022UHZ45
8.8Score
6 advantages≈ US$2,150
Higher score
7.3Picture8.7
2.7Gaming & inputs7.3
7.2Setup & placement4.3
3.4Noise, lifetime & portability8.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK850iUHZ45
380 × 127263337 × 120265
TK850iUHZ45Difference
Height127 mm120 mm+7 mm
Width380 mm337 mm+43 mm
Depth263 mm265 mm−2 mm
Weight4.2 kg4.8 kg−0.6 kg

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

Why is TK850i better than UHZ45?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · UHZ45: No
  2. Weight4.2 kg vs 4.8 kg+14%

Why is UHZ45 better than TK850i?

  1. Light source life4,000 h vs 30,000 h7.5×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm vs 3,800 lm+27%
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 20 W2×
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:1 vs 2,000,000:166.7×
  5. Fan noise30 dB vs 29 dB+3%
  6. Power consumption330 W vs 230 W+43%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ TK850iBenQ TK850i≈ US$2,7005.3
Optoma UHZ45Optoma UHZ45≈ US$2,1508.8
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 sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,000 lm3,800 lm
Native contrast ratio30,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:12,000,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHLG—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag83.3 ms—
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:11.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.47:11.66:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m3.32 m
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.3×—
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W20 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs33
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption330 W230 W
Light source life4,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB27 dB
Weight4.2 kg4.8 kg
Width380 mm337 mm
Height127 mm120 mm
Depth263 mm265 mm
ColoursWhite, BlueWhite
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