Just purchased this based on the review. Our setup will be built with gaming in mind. 7.1 audio and a 135" Elite Aeon Acoustic Series screen... In fact, the projector, screen, cables and sound were all bought based on your reviews. Thanks for being a such a credible resource, your format and knowledge base is superb. Cheers!
Hey adam, hope your doing well, bro can you tell me how your experience has been with this projector in gaming and movies, did it meet your expectations?
Great review! I love my Benq TK850. Thanks to Chris’ reviews, he makes projector shopping easier. Especially since most of us are dropping a lot of coin on these things without ever seeing them in person. Keep up the great content!
Literally just bought my first projector all thanks to your reviews. Congratulations on the sale, lol. You really are amazing as a reviewer at answering all the possible questions.
Chris man, You are a master communicator!! your videos always provide the most relevant info on all products in a clear concise manner with energy ... and ...led me to my Benq-Q 3550 purchase (awesome) and my Klipsch speakers , My theater is rocking Thanks!
I've had this Projector for a few months I had the Optoma GT1080Darbee before & I adored! that PJ but after getting the PS5 I knew an upgrade was on the horizon. This is a STUNNING!! projector it ticked all the boxes 16/14ms, Native 4K, HDR10 short throw, 3000 Lums for just over a thousand pounds!!? its picture is absolutely incredible and as a gaming PJ it performs perfectly so so happy!
@@genx156 Yeah, the only thing that would make this perfect is laser. With my bulb on my 2050 I always feel like there's a clock ticking before I use up my bulb. I would love a laser projector where I can leave it on as long as I want.
I cant wait to get this thing in my soon to be constructed game room/family room in our basement with some 5.1 surround, leather recliners, my PC and a dedicated blu-ray player.
Nice, are you doing the x1300i too? I've Been playing it a 1080p 120hz with Ps5 and xbox series S. Loving it, it so smooth. Almost feels like playing on a monitor smooth...
Hey man awesome review, was going to get the uhd50x so I could game and watch movies. In your opinion... which one has a better picture/black level for movies? Both are awesome for gaming projectors so if you where to pick one for based on films what would it be? Cheers
I have the 50x now, waiting on a house build, so atm it's only projecting on a white/slight cream wall. Brightness and colours are awesome so far to me, I have changed a few settings after looking on reddit for some advice. But that blacks are realy washed out and some dark movies are pretty hard to make out at times. I'm hoping a projector screen will fix this. Still deciding between a Gray or white screen...
Love your videos, suggestion, do a comparison between this BenQ and the Optoma uhd50x. I think folks looking for a gaming projector would appreciate it.
Comparison with OptomaUHD50X would be really nice. I currently own one but I'm not 100% satisfied with it. So it would be amazing to see them side by side!
@@NickPestcov Can I ask what you don't like about the Optoma? I've been considering going for that one, but now that the BenQ is available in my region, I can't decide lmao.
@@torridger Sure. I can't get good color accuracy with all the options and tips that I tried. It's either very accurate and very dim, or pretty bright and very inaccurate in all color settings (specifically yellows and blues)
@@NickPestcov I'm on the fence between these 2 as well. For uhd50x, does optical out do 5.1 compressed or is it just stereo only? My receiver does not support hdcp2.2 so working out how to get the sound through av receiver with 4k streaming from chromecast. I presume you can't send audio only down 2nd hdmi port with chromecast in port 1?
I tried both and settled with benq. Uhd was massive, super heavy and had a very poor keystone setting. Getting a proper rectangular image was very painful considering I was wall mounting. Benq is like half the size with almost equal performance and most importantly has a very good throw ratio with super easy keystone.
I don't get this. If you're willing to pay $1600 why would you want some dinky dongle to stream your content? I wish they would make a version with no speakers and other crap we HT enthusiasts would never use. This is almost my ideal projector. I would want laser or LED
Chris, You do such a good job on these reviews buddy. Outstanding. PS. I returned the Optoma. The colors were just off, not lifelike. My old worn out BENQ HT1085ST had more realistic looking color. I'm wondering about this model. Looks like a decent upgrade.
I see this projector has many good things like 4k resolution, short throw projection capability and low input lag for gaming.... Impressively, it is HDR compatible too.
Thinking about the UHD38 but not too many videos out there on it. The specs look great on that one though and I have a long room so I can account for the longer throw it has. 4000 lumens at 150” screen would give me right around 40fL on the 1.1gain screen.
This Benq, and the UHD38 are the 2 I am currently humming over too.....the throw distance on the UHD38 is the main reason I am leaning that direction too. These 2 would make a fantastic comparison review in my opinion!
Sweet! I moved to a smaller room, so the TK800M now only fills 82” of my 92” screen. Definitely going to swap these out and put the TK800M in the living room at 100” with the Xbox One X. Still absolutely love the TK800M, but the zoom just doesn’t support my screen at 9ft.
Hey Chris love the review. I have a quick question, I’m planning on upgrading to this projector from an old optoma gt1080. I know I’ll be getting significant better response time, and the lamp is specked brighter as well. My one question is how comparable are the black levels and contrast. I’m assuming they would be better with the newer technology. I’d just like to know if my tv and movie viewing experience will change for the better. Thanks
Another great review Chris, I spend most of my time viewing movies in a light controlled room, and I am a casual RPG gamer. I currently have a bright projector with a dark grey screen, and get black blacks, and white whites. I'm looking at upgrading to either the TK700STi for gaming or the HT3550/W2700 for movies. What color screen did you use for your tests? Will I see a color improvement when using a grey or black screen coupled with the TK700STI? Or would I be better off getting the HT3550 with a white screen, and live with the added lag when gaming.
What is your preference between this TK700STi and Epson LS300 ? have hard time choosing between these two. My room is only 3m between sofa and the screen. LS300 seems easier to setup but if 4k really matters, maybe TK700Sti is a better choice? Thanks if you could reply!
Struggling to decide on a projector. I play games but not really competitive. Mainly watch movies here n there these days. This look like a good all round projector that is 4k and not too pricey.
Any chance you can comment on picture quality vs other BenQ short throws? I'm on a 1085ST and would really like to jump to this for 4k, but I don't want to sacrifice general picture quality
Great video! One question though. I saw a review of this model that said the ARC on HDMI 2 only sends stereo back because it's not eARC, but in your review you say is sends surround sound?
Hey Chris, I was thinking of buying the Epson 3800... But do you think it is better to go with this one? ... I don't do competition gaming on it.. I do play some fighting games... Any noticeable rainbow effects on this BenQ model?
What did you end up choosing, and why? I'm struggling too to understand which of these is better... here in the UK the Epson HC3800 costs £1500, the BenqTK700STi costs £1200... really hard to choose, especially as I'm choosing my first ever projector.
@@Thrilled87 I went with the BenQ TK700sti. So far, it is amazing... Coming from an Epson 2040... The 4K image is amazing and gaming on it is super smooth. Also, I haven't notice any rainbow effects.
I first ordered the TK700sti but canceled my order and ordered the TK700 instead, which is 200 euros cheaper than the TK700sti, the TK700 doesn't come with the benq stick but i use chromecast with google tv 4k anyway which cost 67 euros instead of the 200 euros for the benq stick, and i can connect the chromecast 4k with wired internet for better connection (which i did) instead of the wifi only option on the benq stick (which can result in bad internet connection at times) The TK700 is exactly the same specs as the TK700sti, and you can always install the benq stick on the TK700 whenever you wish becsuse it also has the same port on the back as the TK700sti where you plug in the benq stick, but the benq stick doesn't justify paying 200 euros extra in my opinion, and the Tk700 has 3200 lumens (which makes it brighter than the Tk700sti) instead of the 3000 lumens on the Tk700sti. So far i'm happy with my purchase and it came yesterday which was my birthday. 😀
Oh damn, short throw definitely makes this clutch. I'm surprised they didn't add ST in the name. It definitely seems to be the successor to the TH671ST
I always enjoy your videos. What is the length of your room front to back ? Trying to figure out the largest screen size I can use since my front row of seating is 8-9ft from screen
I've been waiting for you to review the BenQ TK700STI! Great job! I have a BenQ 2050 that has served me well, but am itching to upgrade to a projector that will make use of the fancy features of my Xbox Series X. I have a question, but first my current setup: I connect my video devices to my projector through 2 hdmi switchers that sends the audio from them via optical to my old receiver. How do you get audio from the TK700STI/Android device to your receiver? Does the projector work if you do not connect the Android stick? I use AppleTV and Xbox, no need for Android device. Could you use the hidden HDMI input for a different video device? Thank you in advance!
The amount of rainbow effect i'm seeing in your video is scary! if you pause the video in 4:28 you'll not only see the effect but also the ghosting. I was here to make a decision, this video just showed me what I was afraid of getting. Thank you!
How do you think this compares to the x1300i? While tk700sti has a better short throw range and resolution, the x1300i has led, and is much quieter (35db vs 30db, according to projector central). I assume that x1300i also runs cooler, since it's nearly 4x quieter.
It actually goes up to 1080p 240hz 4ms at max settings. Btw you complained about the colour accuracy, what do you think about the BenQ W1800i? it has the same specs but is RGBRGB with 100% of Rec.709 , the only downside being instead of 3000 lumens its 2000.
Please review the Optoma UHD38. Which is better: the TK700STi or the UHD38? I am undecided between both and this will be my first projector ever (for a living room with average ambient light but no direct sunlight on wall, to be used for day-to-day, movies, and gaming). Can anybody with experience in projectors please help with their opinion here?
Don’t bother, both are caca 💩 get a laser 1080p 120hz hdr one instead. Not only will the bulb last longer, the balance between bright picture or colour accuracy is no longer a issue
Hi Chris. You do a nice job on your reviews. QQ: Lightening struck my house and now my BenQ 2550 HDMI1 (2.2) no longer works. Trying to buy a new one and potentially upgrade to the BenQ HT3550 or TK850. I’m not finding anything in stock anywhere. Only refurbished. I find this strange. Did BenQ stop making these or is something else coming out soon?
Is it possible to set this projector up with a distance of 12.5 feet, because this one is a short distance projector. Otherwise this looks great and seems to be much cheaper than a 86inch TV. Thanks for the great review !
@Chris Majestic love these reviews. Would love I your input to help pull the trigger. $ aside, would you go with this Benq or the LS500? Priority 1) is movies and 2) is gaming.
Hi! Great job 👏🏻 I am interested in purchasing the new model TK700STI, but I had tried the older X1300i but it gave an annoying Rainbow effect. has the new model improved with respect to this feature?
That's super smart, MAN that is super smart on BenQ's part. PHYSICALLY detaching the "smart" from the projector like that, so down the line they can beef up the specs and certificates and just sell you a $60 stick to replace it, since they know the projector will most likely outlive the Android on a stick. Also for people like me who LOVES absolutely LOVES his tech, but kind of annoyed with the "SMART THIS, SMART THAT" for Home "APPLIANCES". Oh look a new TV, got to waste 5 minutes setting it up, great can't find my access point, and now I can't use the TV. Time to bust out the ETHERNET ON A SPOOL since my router is literally 75ft away from this TV, since I placed it in the center of my house.
maannnn so cool ... thx for the review I tried to compare with the uhd50 but I am sure because the settings like trapeze etc. will be easier to install like the uhd50. I am not sure that I understood the lag rightly ... 16ms in 4k ? ist that right? and 6 ms on FHD? Thx for the review and sub is out.
hi chris, new subscriber here. great review by the way. i would like to know what are ur recommendations for buying a projector under $200. im from the philippines and i saw your content was very entertaining and it inspires me to build a gaming setup with a projector on it. thanks man
hey chris! thanks to your review, it made my decision a lot easier to choose making a purchase to my first projector. thank you so much! quick question though, do you have a sound bar that you are connecting it to? if so, are you doing it through the audio output slot? or is this bluetooth capable with a soundbar / system? to complete the package, im trying to find a soundbar suitable for it. thank you in advance!
So I'd be curious. I currently have the Benq 3050, and I just got the warning to replace the bulb. So I'm looking at either shopping for a replacement bulb or upgrading the projector. Do you think this would be a good direct upgrade to the 3050? I do game quite a lot on the projector, but also watch quite a bit of TV, as it's more my daily driver. What do you think?
hi 👋 What the lamp hours rate? Do you get 4k from Disney + also Dolby Atmos from the ARC ? I have an optoma GT1080 for the 4 years looking to upgrade. many thanks from little England 🇬🇧.
please say something more objective about noise levels... ? so important. Maybe you can measure its db levels at normal and Eco mode? Also, did you review the x1300i? Also: its specs says that there is 4.4ms on 1080p @240hz. Did you check that out too? Does an amazon firestick fit in that compartiment on the back?
What is your recommendation for a short throw if I only have about 9-10 ft of ceiling space before I run into an AC duct work. I want it to be bright enough and colorful enough for sports and movies
Hello, I am also thinking of buying a beamer as my TV has broken down. At the moment I only have room for a 60 inch TV because of the furniture in my living room. If I buy this projector and place it 2.5 metres away, will I be able to reduce the image so that it fits into this small area? I just want to buy a beamer now, as I will be moving in about a year's time, where there will be more space for a "home cinema" area. I want to avoid buying a TV now that I won't use later.
Great channel man! Please help me decide-I’m so confused. I want to get a projection for outside on my pool deck in Florida-i don’t care about price. My problem is deciding which one will be able to do a big picture at 20 feet away? At least be able to do 100 inch/120 inch from 20 feet away? I’ll be bringing it in and out so it won’t stay in elements (I’ll make my own bracket) even though it will be installed outside under a roof. If you get a second to answer this can you tell me which pull down screen i would use with it. Thanks brother this stuff gets confusing-I’ll be using this for movies sometimes and watching UFC fights mostly if that helps. Bluetooth would be great so i could put my Sonis next to the hot tub while watching it-again money doesn’t matter. ✌️
Hi, thank you for this video review Questions - What are the specs for the android tv hdmi port? Can you use that “3rd” hdmi input for an Apple TV 4K and then use the main hdmi 2.2 ports to connect 2 gaming consoles?
Bought LG HU85LA and need recommendations for the biggest size screen I can get that will work great in my great room with tons of light from side and top. Have you heard if LG is going to launch an updated version soon (June/July..)as it seems they are practically always out of stock for this model. How frequently do companies launch newer versions? I can always return this model and wait few months if a newer upgraded model from LG or any other brand is expected this year. I have a really big great room that I can put even a 200inch screen so would appreciate your suggestion on best combination of UST Projector and screen combination. Thanks 🙏
It's Apr 12. Do you still think this projector is good? Should I not wait for any upcoming 2022 projectors so not to loose what can be added this year?
Hi great review.. can i ask a quick question please..ive just purchased this model, iam going to use elite screens b2 sable 100inch screen..i didn't realise how close the projector had to be to give me 100inch and it has gave me a headache were i have to place it on the ceiling due to it difference in heights.. i will have to use the keystone to allow to fit my projector screen.. will it it destroy my gaming experience? Or is there a certain amount of keystone i can get away with..thanks
I hesitate to get this projector or the Xgimi Horizon Pro for both gaming and movies, any advice ? If you could do a review of the Xgimi Horizon Pro that would be great.
What is best with this ? Lg hu70la ? Benqtk850 ? 3055 ? Im very confused all are at about 1200-1800$ range … i used to have a projector before with thx colors or something but i didnt like the thx mode was too dark or lack of brightness so i would usually stay on dynamic.. yes i know purist will talk about colors , i do care but i ll rather have it bright enough.. eve imax i find a little too dark. I like punchy a little i guess… wich one is the best for all rounder ?
I do plan on reviewing the uhd38. Specs do look slightly better on the optoma considering it can do 1080 @ 240hz and is brighter. Benq benefits are mostly surrounding android tv
I know it's two completely different price brackets but i'm sort of torn between this projector and LG's HU810p. I know the input lag is significantly higher on the LG but supposedly everything else on the LG is just right, could use your input or a head to head video comparing the two mainly for gaming, but would definitely like to use it for shows and movies as well. Other additional information that might help: The projector will be placed up to 15 feet away in a dark room and i'm targeting a 120" screen but will likely take your advice of toying around with the projector on a wall before committing to a screen size. Thanks for any help.
If you are a gamer input lag is key! trust me. This PJ is outstanding a very good all rounder, but if you have the Series X or PS5 you will be blown away!
@@hollywooda111 hi Scott I have a ps5, so I’m very confident this would be a great purchase. I’m also an avid movie watcher so like a good picture for Hollywood blockbusters. How is this PJ for movies? Or is it solely just good for gaming?
@@hollywooda111 thanks Scott, that’s made my decision then I believe. And the sound from the fans is not too loud? Can you hear it when you watch movies or play games?
I’m looking for a Gaming focused projector with 4K 60fps and low latency. The Benq TK700tsi would be perfect but I need standard throw ratios (not short throw). Any recommendations?
is it somewhere in the options to have it on 1080P @ 120hz? as I'll be playing older model consoles on this as well. Just wondering as it's indicated @2:36 ...
What's the contrast like in cinema mode for watching movies, I mainly a gamer but do want to watch movies on this aswell. The throw ratio is perfect for my small space. It's this or ht 3550? Thoughts...
Question, TV's/Monitors can be compared for PPI to show pixel density. Can projectors be measured the same way to know which one is going to be sharper than the competetor? And if so is there a site that lists those comparisons? to be honest the top of this image didnt look all that sharp
Just purchased this based on the review. Our setup will be built with gaming in mind. 7.1 audio and a 135" Elite Aeon Acoustic Series screen... In fact, the projector, screen, cables and sound were all bought based on your reviews. Thanks for being a such a credible resource, your format and knowledge base is superb. Cheers!
do you recommend it buying it? I will use it mostly for gaming
how did it turn out?
Any good i want to buy now on amazon?, i was gunna buy the tk850 but i want it for gaming to so look at this one, what do you think?
Hey adam, hope your doing well, bro can you tell me how your experience has been with this projector in gaming and movies, did it meet your expectations?
How are you liking it? I'm planning to buy this too. Buying it for 4k movies and PC and PS5 gaming on it too
Great review! I love my Benq TK850. Thanks to Chris’ reviews, he makes projector shopping easier. Especially since most of us are dropping a lot of coin on these things without ever seeing them in person. Keep up the great content!
Literally just bought my first projector all thanks to your reviews. Congratulations on the sale, lol. You really are amazing as a reviewer at answering all the possible questions.
How does this compare to a epson HC 3200/3800? For movies / tv
Chris man, You are a master communicator!! your videos always provide the most relevant info on all products in a clear concise manner with energy ... and ...led me to my Benq-Q 3550 purchase (awesome) and my Klipsch speakers , My theater is rocking Thanks!
I've had this Projector for a few months I had the Optoma GT1080Darbee before & I adored! that PJ but after getting the PS5 I knew an upgrade was on the
horizon. This is a STUNNING!! projector it ticked all the boxes 16/14ms, Native 4K, HDR10 short throw, 3000 Lums for just over a thousand pounds!!? its picture is absolutely incredible
and as a gaming PJ it performs perfectly so so happy!
Is it LED or Lamp/Bulb 💡 ?
@@genx156 lamp bulb.
@@genx156 Yeah, the only thing that would make this perfect is laser. With my bulb on my 2050 I always feel like there's a clock ticking before I use up my bulb. I would love a laser projector where I can leave it on as long as I want.
I cant wait to get this thing in my soon to be constructed game room/family room in our basement with some 5.1 surround, leather recliners, my PC and a dedicated blu-ray player.
Can you please do a comparison video between this and UHD 38?
Yes please, Chris!
Dude you read my mind. I was looking at projectors today. Amazon has one for $85 and I started thinking about gaming. Love the channel.
$85? Link please.
Watches video about $1700 projector. Considers buying $85 projector. I'm afraid you're gonna be disappointed Platypus.
That’s where I started, just to see how it was. Now I’m looking at $3,000 projectors.
Any plans on doing an Optoma Uhd 38 review? That projector seems comparable to this one.
Nice, are you doing the x1300i too? I've Been playing it a 1080p 120hz with Ps5 and xbox series S. Loving it, it so smooth. Almost feels like playing on a monitor smooth...
Hey man awesome review, was going to get the uhd50x so I could game and watch movies. In your opinion... which one has a better picture/black level for movies? Both are awesome for gaming projectors so if you where to pick one for based on films what would it be? Cheers
I'm curious on this aswell
I own 50x. I can say now that the colour light blue is terrible! No more blue oceans🌊. My advice, get a 📺
I have the 50x now, waiting on a house build, so atm it's only projecting on a white/slight cream wall. Brightness and colours are awesome so far to me, I have changed a few settings after looking on reddit for some advice. But that blacks are realy washed out and some dark movies are pretty hard to make out at times. I'm hoping a projector screen will fix this. Still deciding between a Gray or white screen...
Love your videos, suggestion, do a comparison between this BenQ and the Optoma uhd50x. I think folks looking for a gaming projector would appreciate it.
Comparison with OptomaUHD50X would be really nice. I currently own one but I'm not 100% satisfied with it. So it would be amazing to see them side by side!
@@NickPestcov Can I ask what you don't like about the Optoma? I've been considering going for that one, but now that the BenQ is available in my region, I can't decide lmao.
@@torridger Sure. I can't get good color accuracy with all the options and tips that I tried. It's either very accurate and very dim, or pretty bright and very inaccurate in all color settings (specifically yellows and blues)
@@NickPestcov I'm on the fence between these 2 as well. For uhd50x, does optical out do 5.1 compressed or is it just stereo only? My receiver does not support hdcp2.2 so working out how to get the sound through av receiver with 4k streaming from chromecast. I presume you can't send audio only down 2nd hdmi port with chromecast in port 1?
Which projector has more vivid colors? This one or the Optoma UHD50X?
I am also wondering about this and I am trying to choose between the 2 projectors
I tried both and settled with benq.
Uhd was massive, super heavy and had a very poor keystone setting. Getting a proper rectangular image was very painful considering I was wall mounting.
Benq is like half the size with almost equal performance and most importantly has a very good throw ratio with super easy keystone.
Chris if you have to choose between Benq TK800M and Optoma UHD38 which one would you prefer ? And which screen would you recommend ?
Thank you !!
Yes Chris! This is my dilemma as well! Optoma UHD38 vs TK800M or this unit.
Yes, I have the same doubt. Them both plus xgimi horizon pro and it's very Hard to decide without actually see them
Great review thanks, Just wondering your thoughts on the Viewsonic PX701-4k or PX748-4k?
I don't get this. If you're willing to pay $1600 why would you want some dinky dongle to stream your content? I wish they would make a version with no speakers and other crap we HT enthusiasts would never use.
This is almost my ideal projector. I would want laser or LED
Chris, You do such a good job on these reviews buddy. Outstanding. PS. I returned the Optoma. The colors were just off, not lifelike. My old worn out BENQ HT1085ST had more realistic looking color. I'm wondering about this model. Looks like a decent upgrade.
If you're picky about color go with the BenQ HT3550.
@@ChrisMajestic my living room won't let me use a standard throw...
Ahhh. I see. Yeah I haven't see any super color accurate 4k short throws yet. You may have better luck with an ultra short throw.
@@ChrisMajestic The HT3550 would have a high amount of input lag for gaming, would it not? Why recommend in a gaming thread?
I see this projector has many good things like 4k resolution, short throw projection capability and low input lag for gaming.... Impressively, it is HDR compatible too.
CEC has been around for a long time with benq projectors and tvs. It does seem to have horizontal keystone. Which is really important.
Thinking about the UHD38 but not too many videos out there on it. The specs look great on that one though and I have a long room so I can account for the longer throw it has. 4000 lumens at 150” screen would give me right around 40fL on the 1.1gain screen.
This Benq, and the UHD38 are the 2 I am currently humming over too.....the throw distance on the UHD38 is the main reason I am leaning that direction too. These 2 would make a fantastic comparison review in my opinion!
Sweet! I moved to a smaller room, so the TK800M now only fills 82” of my 92” screen. Definitely going to swap these out and put the TK800M in the living room at 100” with the Xbox One X. Still absolutely love the TK800M, but the zoom just doesn’t support my screen at 9ft.
Hey Chris love the review. I have a quick question, I’m planning on upgrading to this projector from an old optoma gt1080. I know I’ll be getting significant better response time, and the lamp is specked brighter as well. My one question is how comparable are the black levels and contrast. I’m assuming they would be better with the newer technology. I’d just like to know if my tv and movie viewing experience will change for the better. Thanks
Im planing to move from GT1080, my projector die Fromm an fan failure and dead motherboard.
Another great review Chris, I spend most of my time viewing movies in a light controlled room, and I am a casual RPG gamer. I currently have a bright projector with a dark grey screen, and get black blacks, and white whites. I'm looking at upgrading to either the TK700STi for gaming or the HT3550/W2700 for movies. What color screen did you use for your tests? Will I see a color improvement when using a grey or black screen coupled with the TK700STI? Or would I be better off getting the HT3550 with a white screen, and live with the added lag when gaming.
How is black level/contrast of TK700STi compare to UHD50X?
I can't wait to see the option of 1440 p 120 Hz . I have a laptop that is in the sweet spot between 4k and 1080 p.
What is your preference between this TK700STi and Epson LS300 ? have hard time choosing between these two. My room is only 3m between sofa and the screen. LS300 seems easier to setup but if 4k really matters, maybe TK700Sti is a better choice? Thanks if you could reply!
Another solid review. This content is brilliant and helps us out when not knowing what to choose. Thank you for your videos Chris.
I hope so my order should arrive on Saturday
Struggling to decide on a projector. I play games but not really competitive. Mainly watch movies here n there these days. This look like a good all round projector that is 4k and not too pricey.
Hi Chris, are you planning to review the OMMC 4K UHD Laser TV Home Theatre Projector? Love your reviews, the best out there.
So I'm looking a projector for mostly gaming. In your opinion which projector is the best one to purchase the BenQ TK700sti or the Optima UHD50X
I have a BenQ TH671ST and have enjoyed it a lot. May upgrade to this one in the future.
Nice job reviewing this projector. Do we know what is the closest distance that it can focus?
Any chance you can comment on picture quality vs other BenQ short throws? I'm on a 1085ST and would really like to jump to this for 4k, but I don't want to sacrifice general picture quality
Great review very very informative thanks buddy
Great video! One question though. I saw a review of this model that said the ARC on HDMI 2 only sends stereo back because it's not eARC, but in your review you say is sends surround sound?
Hey Chris, I was thinking of buying the Epson 3800... But do you think it is better to go with this one? ... I don't do competition gaming on it.. I do play some fighting games... Any noticeable rainbow effects on this BenQ model?
What did you end up choosing, and why? I'm struggling too to understand which of these is better... here in the UK the Epson HC3800 costs £1500, the BenqTK700STi costs £1200... really hard to choose, especially as I'm choosing my first ever projector.
@@Thrilled87 I went with the BenQ TK700sti. So far, it is amazing... Coming from an Epson 2040... The 4K image is amazing and gaming on it is super smooth. Also, I haven't notice any rainbow effects.
I first ordered the TK700sti but canceled my order and ordered the TK700 instead, which is 200 euros cheaper than the TK700sti, the TK700 doesn't come with the benq stick but i use chromecast with google tv 4k anyway which cost 67 euros instead of the 200 euros for the benq stick, and i can connect the chromecast 4k with wired internet for better connection (which i did) instead of the wifi only option on the benq stick (which can result in bad internet connection at times)
The TK700 is exactly the same specs as the TK700sti, and you can always install the benq stick on the TK700 whenever you wish becsuse it also has the same port on the back as the TK700sti where you plug in the benq stick, but the benq stick doesn't justify paying 200 euros extra in my opinion, and the Tk700 has 3200 lumens (which makes it brighter than the Tk700sti) instead of the 3000 lumens on the Tk700sti. So far i'm happy with my purchase and it came yesterday which was my birthday. 😀
the separate android stick is a great addition,future proofing your investemnt no?
Oh damn, short throw definitely makes this clutch. I'm surprised they didn't add ST in the name. It definitely seems to be the successor to the TH671ST
It's in the name.. at the end lol
@@djhey123 rofl early morning without coffee makes me read like a 4 year old
Great review!
I always enjoy your videos. What is the length of your room front to back ? Trying to figure out the largest screen size I can use since my front row of seating is 8-9ft from screen
Great video thanks for the upload ❤🐼❤️
As a Tekken player, I am curious if there will be any considerable lag issues.
You are the best. I’d watch you review ketchup
I've been waiting for you to review the BenQ TK700STI! Great job! I have a BenQ 2050 that has served me well, but am itching to upgrade to a projector that will make use of the fancy features of my Xbox Series X. I have a question, but first my current setup: I connect my video devices to my projector through 2 hdmi switchers that sends the audio from them via optical to my old receiver. How do you get audio from the TK700STI/Android device to your receiver? Does the projector work if you do not connect the Android stick? I use AppleTV and Xbox, no need for Android device. Could you use the hidden HDMI input for a different video device? Thank you in advance!
The amount of rainbow effect i'm seeing in your video is scary! if you pause the video in 4:28 you'll not only see the effect but also the ghosting. I was here to make a decision, this video just showed me what I was afraid of getting. Thank you!
How do you think this compares to the x1300i?
While tk700sti has a better short throw range and resolution, the x1300i has led, and is much quieter (35db vs 30db, according to projector central).
I assume that x1300i also runs cooler, since it's nearly 4x quieter.
X1300i is not 4k and I haven't seen it in person yet
BenQ updated their Android stick...now Netflix can be downloaded.
It actually goes up to 1080p 240hz 4ms at max settings.
Btw you complained about the colour accuracy, what do you think about the BenQ W1800i? it has the same specs but is RGBRGB with 100% of Rec.709 , the only downside being instead of 3000 lumens its 2000.
Would you recommend this for a multi use space with some ambient lighting from windows on other side of room? Equal movie, game, sports use.
Please review the Optoma UHD38. Which is better: the TK700STi or the UHD38?
I am undecided between both and this will be my first projector ever (for a living room with average ambient light but no direct sunlight on wall, to be used for day-to-day, movies, and gaming).
Can anybody with experience in projectors please help with their opinion here?
Don’t bother, both are caca 💩 get a laser 1080p 120hz hdr one instead. Not only will the bulb last longer, the balance between bright picture or colour accuracy is no longer a issue
Hi Chris. You do a nice job on your reviews. QQ: Lightening struck my house and now my BenQ 2550 HDMI1 (2.2) no longer works. Trying to buy a new one and potentially upgrade to the BenQ HT3550 or TK850. I’m not finding anything in stock anywhere. Only refurbished. I find this strange. Did BenQ stop making these or is something else coming out soon?
Is it possible to set this projector up with a distance of 12.5 feet, because this one is a short distance projector.
Otherwise this looks great and seems to be much cheaper than a 86inch TV.
Thanks for the great review !
@Chris Majestic love these reviews. Would love I your input to help pull the trigger. $ aside, would you go with this Benq or the LS500? Priority 1) is movies and 2) is gaming.
Is there a cheaper version of this thay does 1080p with no hdr, but still has all the bells and whistles?
Hi! Great job 👏🏻 I am interested in purchasing the new model TK700STI, but I had tried the older X1300i but it gave an annoying Rainbow effect. has the new model improved with respect to this feature?
That's super smart, MAN that is super smart on BenQ's part. PHYSICALLY detaching the "smart" from the projector like that, so down the line they can beef up the specs and certificates and just sell you a $60 stick to replace it, since they know the projector will most likely outlive the Android on a stick. Also for people like me who LOVES absolutely LOVES his tech, but kind of annoyed with the "SMART THIS, SMART THAT" for Home "APPLIANCES". Oh look a new TV, got to waste 5 minutes setting it up, great can't find my access point, and now I can't use the TV. Time to bust out the ETHERNET ON A SPOOL since my router is literally 75ft away from this TV, since I placed it in the center of my house.
maannnn so cool ... thx for the review I tried to compare with the uhd50 but I am sure because the settings like trapeze etc. will be easier to install like the uhd50. I am not sure that I understood the lag rightly ... 16ms in 4k ? ist that right? and 6 ms on FHD? Thx for the review and sub is out.
Is there a newer model of this projector? This ticks most of the boxes for me but the projector is like 3 years old at this point.
Does this projector supports eArc? I'm glad there's a 4k streaming stick included but I'd need to get my ATMOS tracks back to my audio receiver.
hi chris, new subscriber here. great review by the way. i would like to know what are ur recommendations for buying a projector under $200. im from the philippines and i saw your content was very entertaining and it inspires me to build a gaming setup with a projector on it. thanks man
The Xgimi Horizon Pro is in my Opinion still my No.1 !! 👌🏼
Is it so hard to add HDMI 2.1 port and 4k@120Hz support into projector? Especially gaming projector.
I don’t think the technology is there yet for projectors. Pretty sure their engineers are hard at work.
hey chris!
thanks to your review, it made my decision a lot easier to choose making a purchase to my first projector. thank you so much!
quick question though, do you have a sound bar that you are connecting it to?
if so, are you doing it through the audio output slot? or is this bluetooth capable with a soundbar / system?
to complete the package, im trying to find a soundbar suitable for it.
thank you in advance!
So I'd be curious. I currently have the Benq 3050, and I just got the warning to replace the bulb. So I'm looking at either shopping for a replacement bulb or upgrading the projector. Do you think this would be a good direct upgrade to the 3050? I do game quite a lot on the projector, but also watch quite a bit of TV, as it's more my daily driver. What do you think?
this or the TK850i?
Please do the BenQ TK700, and compare it to the Optoma UHD50X. One of these is my next purchase.
Why wouldn't they just have the stick pre installed ?
hi 👋
What the lamp hours rate?
Do you get 4k from Disney + also Dolby Atmos from the ARC ?
I have an optoma GT1080 for the 4 years looking to upgrade.
many thanks from little England 🇬🇧.
please say something more objective about noise levels... ? so important. Maybe you can measure its db levels at normal and Eco mode? Also, did you review the x1300i? Also: its specs says that there is 4.4ms on 1080p @240hz. Did you check that out too? Does an amazon firestick fit in that compartiment on the back?
What is your recommendation for a short throw if I only have about 9-10 ft of ceiling space before I run into an AC duct work. I want it to be bright enough and colorful enough for sports and movies
Another great review 😁😁
which is the best projector for gamer and movie enthusiast under 2000€? thank you
Hello, I am also thinking of buying a beamer as my TV has broken down. At the moment I only have room for a 60 inch TV because of the furniture in my living room.
If I buy this projector and place it 2.5 metres away, will I be able to reduce the image so that it fits into this small area?
I just want to buy a beamer now, as I will be moving in about a year's time, where there will be more space for a "home cinema" area. I want to avoid buying a TV now that I won't use later.
Great channel man! Please help me decide-I’m so confused. I want to get a projection for outside on my pool deck in Florida-i don’t care about price. My problem is deciding which one will be able to do a big picture at 20 feet away? At least be able to do 100 inch/120 inch from 20 feet away? I’ll be bringing it in and out so it won’t stay in elements (I’ll make my own bracket) even though it will be installed outside under a roof. If you get a second to answer this can you tell me which pull down screen i would use with it. Thanks brother this stuff gets confusing-I’ll be using this for movies sometimes and watching UFC fights mostly if that helps. Bluetooth would be great so i could put my Sonis next to the hot tub while watching it-again money doesn’t matter. ✌️
If the new Optoma UHD 35 and 38 have solved the issues with that line going down the middle and better HDR remapping. How do those compare?
They are just scamming us, I sent my unit to optoma to fix the dead pixels and they sent it back untouched.
how do you pause the movie and switch the lamp off or low so you dont burn in and can come back to it in a few minutes or 15 mins
Is there led version without classic lamp? Thanks
Hi, thank you for this video review
Questions -
What are the specs for the android tv hdmi port?
Can you use that “3rd” hdmi input for an Apple TV 4K and then use the main hdmi 2.2 ports to connect 2 gaming consoles?
Should I get this or the X3000i?
Bought LG HU85LA and need recommendations for the biggest size screen I can get that will work great in my great room with tons of light from side and top. Have you heard if LG is going to launch an updated version soon (June/July..)as it seems they are practically always out of stock for this model. How frequently do companies launch newer versions? I can always return this model and wait few months if a newer upgraded model from LG or any other brand is expected this year. I have a really big great room that I can put even a 200inch screen so would appreciate your suggestion on best combination of UST Projector and screen combination. Thanks 🙏
It's Apr 12. Do you still think this projector is good? Should I not wait for any upcoming 2022 projectors so not to loose what can be added this year?
Whatever you buy next year there will be a better one.
Hi great review.. can i ask a quick question please..ive just purchased this model, iam going to use elite screens b2 sable 100inch screen..i didn't realise how close the projector had to be to give me 100inch and it has gave me a headache were i have to place it on the ceiling due to it difference in heights.. i will have to use the keystone to allow to fit my projector screen.. will it it destroy my gaming experience? Or is there a certain amount of keystone i can get away with..thanks
Notable the Epson LS500 is 16.8 ms for gaming which is the best for a UST.
I hesitate to get this projector or the Xgimi Horizon Pro for both gaming and movies, any advice ? If you could do a review of the Xgimi Horizon Pro that would be great.
What is best with this ? Lg hu70la ? Benqtk850 ? 3055 ? Im very confused all are at about 1200-1800$ range … i used to have a projector before with thx colors or something but i didnt like the thx mode was too dark or lack of brightness so i would usually stay on dynamic.. yes i know purist will talk about colors , i do care but i ll rather have it bright enough.. eve imax i find a little too dark. I like punchy a little i guess… wich one is the best for all rounder ?
I wonder if the 4k amazon fire stick will work in place of the Android tv stick.
i have a 4k amazon stick plugged in but netflix doesnt seem to recognise 4k from the strick
Hi Chris, Need ur recommendations TK700STI or OPTAMA UHD38 i will be using it for gaming as well as movies
Yes please review the uhd38
Same doubt here
The new uhd38 looks sick its better specs than this if it actually can reach those
I do plan on reviewing the uhd38. Specs do look slightly better on the optoma considering it can do 1080 @ 240hz and is brighter. Benq benefits are mostly surrounding android tv
@@ChrisMajestic nice thanks, keep the good work
I know it's two completely different price brackets but i'm sort of torn between this projector and LG's HU810p. I know the input lag is significantly higher on the LG but supposedly everything else on the LG is just right, could use your input or a head to head video comparing the two mainly for gaming, but would definitely like to use it for shows and movies as well.
Other additional information that might help: The projector will be placed up to 15 feet away in a dark room and i'm targeting a 120" screen but will likely take your advice of toying around with the projector on a wall before committing to a screen size. Thanks for any help.
If you are a gamer input lag is key! trust me. This PJ is outstanding a very good all rounder, but if you have the Series X or PS5 you will be blown away!
@@hollywooda111 hi Scott I have a ps5, so I’m very confident this would be a great purchase. I’m also an avid movie watcher so like a good picture for Hollywood blockbusters. How is this PJ for movies? Or is it solely just good for gaming?
@@bradburgess9681 Hi, it's an amazing all rounder trust me movies look fantastic on it. I watch plenty of films on Prime or Disney +.
@@hollywooda111 thanks Scott, that’s made my decision then I believe. And the sound from the fans is not too loud? Can you hear it when you watch movies or play games?
@@hollywooda111 also is it good for watching sports? So no motion issues when watching soccer etc?
I’m looking for a Gaming focused projector with 4K 60fps and low latency. The Benq TK700tsi would be perfect but I need standard throw ratios (not short throw).
Any recommendations?
New TK 700 lol 😂 was in the same boat
is it somewhere in the options to have it on 1080P @ 120hz? as I'll be playing older model consoles on this as well. Just wondering as it's indicated @2:36 ...
What's the contrast like in cinema mode for watching movies, I mainly a gamer but do want to watch movies on this aswell. The throw ratio is perfect for my small space. It's this or ht 3550? Thoughts...
does it have to be 6.5' for 110"? I've got 110" screen, but im wanting to mount the projector about 16-17' away?
Question, TV's/Monitors can be compared for PPI to show pixel density. Can projectors be measured the same way to know which one is going to be sharper than the competetor? And if so is there a site that lists those comparisons? to be honest the top of this image didnt look all that sharp
Please help, my viewing distance is 2.7meters away, will i be able to adjust the zoom to get a 100inch screen??
How easy and fast can you set it up? Is it as easy as the Xgimi Horizon Pro 4k (in terms of set up)? Does it have horizontal keystone?
Awesome review
I got a question so can this projector be mounted on the ceiling?