BenQ TH690ST vs BenQ TK700

BenQ TH690ST is $100 cheaper. BenQ TK700 is brighter, better for gaming and lighter.

Key differences
White light outputANSI
2,300 lm ANSI3,200 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
0.69–0.83:11.13–1.46:1
Lowest input lag
8.3 msDerived4.2 msDerived
Light source
LEDLamp
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,099$1,499
Best price
—$1,199
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.5–1.8 m2.5–3.2 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
2,300 lm ANSI3,200 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.47 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
—4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Colour wheel segments
—8
Dynamic contrast
500,000:110,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 98% coverage · DCI-P3 84% coverageRec. 709 96% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom
Colour temperature presets
—Native, Custom
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
Static—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points
2—
Picture mode memories
1—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
DLP-Link—
Light source
Light source
LEDLamp
Emitter
4-channel LED—
Lamp power
—240 W
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco · 20,000 h dynamic4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 8,000 h dynamic
Warm-up time
About 10 s—
Cool-down time
About 2 s90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
0.69–0.83:11.13–1.46:1
Image size
30–200 in30–300 in
Projection offset
103%110%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.2×Derived1.3×Derived
Focal length
10.2–12.24 mm11.9–15.5 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.6–2.781.94–2.12
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
NoneNone
Horizontal lens shift
NoneNone
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
No—
Max input refresh
1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 33.4 ms1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.3 ms · 240 Hz 4.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
None—
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Smart platform
NoneNone
Audio
Speaker power
10 W5 W
Speakers
21
Layout
StereoMono
Tuned by
treVolo, Bongiovi DPStreVolo
Audio formats
—Dolby Atmos
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical3.5 mm, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
366 × 244 × 118 mm312 × 246 × 110 mm
Weight
3,600 g3,100 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screwsM4
Exhaust
—Side
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–90%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 200 W · Normal 140 W · Eco 120 WMax 380 W · Normal 310 W · Eco 215 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
RG2RG2
Warranty
3 yr3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/TH690ST/TH690ST_UM_EN_240429112711.pdfhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/TK700/TK700_UM_EN_240717160145.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty cardPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card
Remote
IRIR
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