BenQ TK700 vs BenQ X3100i
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 BenQ TK700MSRP $1,499 |  BenQ X3100iMSRP $2,399 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Technology brand | β | DLP |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | 1 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.65 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | 1920 Γ 1080 | 1920 Γ 1080 |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | XPR 4-way |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 Γ 2160 | 3840 Γ 2160 |
| Colour wheel segments | RGBWRGBW | β |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.13β1.46:1 | 1.15β1.5:1 |
| Projection distance table | 60β³: 1.5β1.94 m Β· 100β³: 2.5β3.23 m Β· 200β³: 4.99β6.46 m | 60β³: 1.53β1.99 m Β· 100β³: 2.55β3.32 m Β· 150β³: 3.82β4.98 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3Γ | 1.3Γ |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | 0% | Β±10% |
| Horizontal lens shift | 0% | β |
| Motorized lens shift | β | No |
| Fixed offset | 110% | 110% |
| Focal length | 11.9β15.5 mm | 17.02β22.21 mm |
| F-number | 1.94β2.12 | 1.8β2.25 |
| Image size range | 30β300 in | 60β200 in |
| Vertical keystone | -30β30Β° | -30β30Β° |
| Horizontal keystone | -30β30Β° | -30β30Β° |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Lamp | LED |
| Light source detail | 240 W lamp | 4LED |
| Lamp wattage | 240 W | β |
| Light source life | Normal: 4,000 h Β· Eco: 10,000 h Β· Smarteco: 8,000 h Β· Lampsave: 15,000 h | Normal: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 30,000 h Β· Smarteco: 30,000 h |
| Life definition | β | Unspecified |
| Warm-up time | β | 15 s |
| Cool-down time | 90 s | 15 s |
| Light-source dimming | β | Dynamic frame |
| Brightness | ||
| ANSI lumens | 3,200 lm | 3,300 lm |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 10,000:1 | 600,000:1 |
| Dynamic light control | β | Laser dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Rec.709 gamut | 96% | 95% |
| DCI-P3 gamut | β | 100% |
| Gamut metric | Coverage | Coverage |
| Colour temperature presets | Native, Custom | Native |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 30 bit | 30 bit |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Greyscale control points | β | 2 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping type | β | Adjustable |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | β | No |
| Max refresh rate | 1920Γ1080: 240 Hz Β· 3840Γ2160: 60 Hz | 1920Γ1080: 240 Hz Β· 3840Γ2160: 60 Hz |
| Input lag (rated) | 3840Γ2160 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms Β· 1920Γ1080 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms Β· 1920Γ1080 @ 120 Hz: 8.3 ms Β· 1920Γ1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.2 ms | 1920Γ1080 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms Β· 3840Γ2160 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms Β· 1920Γ1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.2 ms Β· 1920Γ1080 @ 120 Hz: 8.3 ms |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 5 W | 10 W |
| Speaker count | 1 | 2 |
| Audio channels | Mono | Stereo |
| Audio partner | treVolo | Bongiovi DPS |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, HDMI eARC | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC |
| HDMI ARC | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio out | β | Yes |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 3840 Γ 2160 | 3840 Γ 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI-1: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2; HDMI-2: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2, eARC | HDMI-1: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2; HDMI-2: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2, eARC |
| Audio input terminals | 3.5 mm | β |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15β135 kHz | 15β135 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | 23β120 Hz | 23β240 Hz |
| USB media playback | β | Yes |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| 12 V trigger | β | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | β | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth version | β | 5.0 |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | None | Android TV |
| OS version | β | 11 |
| Certified OS | β | Yes |
| Netflix | β | Via dongle |
| Casting | β | Chromecast built-in |
| Update policy | β | Guaranteed product security updates until 31/12/2026 |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame sequential, Top-bottom, Side-by-side, Frame packing | Frame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-side |
| Glasses included | 0 | β |
| Setup automation | ||
| Autofocus | β | None |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Normal: 34 dB(A) Β· Eco: 28 dB(A) | Normal: 32 dB(A) Β· Eco: 28 dB(A) |
| Noise measurement standard | β | Unspecified |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0β40Β°C | 0β40Β°C |
| Operating humidity | 10β90%RH | 10β90%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,000 m | 3,000 m |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Rated voltage | 100β240 V | 100β240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50β60 Hz | 50β60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 380 W | 360 W |
| Power consumption by mode | Max: 380 W Β· Normal: 310 W Β· Eco: 215 W | Typical: 330 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Power supply | β | Internal |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 312 mm | 272 mm |
| Depth | 246 mm | 259 mm |
| Height | 110 mm | 213 mm |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 6.8 kg |
| Exhaust / intake direction | Side | Side |
| Mount hole pattern | Thread: M4 | Thread: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 20β25 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | πΊπΈ US 3 yr | πΊπΈ US 3 yr |
| Light-source warranty | Pre-installed lamp: 2,000 hours or one year, whichever comes first; replacement lamp: 90 days or 500 hours (US) | β |
| Latest firmware | β | 1.10 |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/TK700/TK700_UM_EN_240717160145.pdf | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/X3100i/X3100i_UM_EN_230919170246.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Streaming dongle |
| Remote type | IR | IR |
| 3D glasses in box | 0 | β |