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BenQ TK860i vs Optoma HD29x

What TK860i does better (5) and where HD29x wins (3) — every spec side by side.

BenQ TK860i
BenQ · 2023TK860i
4.3Score
5 advantages
vs
Optoma HD29x
Optoma · 2023HD29x
4.6Score
3 advantages
Higher score
7.4Picture4.8
2.2Noise, lifetime & portability5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK860iHD29x
380 × 127263316 × 108244
TK860iHD29xDifference
Height127 mm108 mm+19 mm
Width380 mm316 mm+64 mm
Depth263 mm244 mm+19 mm
Weight4.2 kg2.9 kg+1.3 kg

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

Why is TK860i better than HD29x?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)50,000:1 vs 22,000:12.3×
  3. HDR supportYes · HD29x: No
  4. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
  5. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.1×+18%

Why is HD29x better than TK860i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm vs 4,000 lm+21%
  2. Weight4.2 kg vs 2.88 kg+46%
  3. Power consumption330 W vs 290 W+14%
Specifications

Side by side

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
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)50,000:122,000:1
HDR supportYesNo
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—85 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
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
Smallest image size—30″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.3×1.1×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-Fi—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption330 W290 W
Light source life4,000 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h10,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB27 dB
Weight4.2 kg2.88 kg
Width380 mm316 mm
Height127 mm108 mm
Depth263 mm244 mm
ColoursWhite, BlueWhite
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