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BenQ TK705i vs Optoma UHZ36

BenQ TK705i is quieter and broader on HDR. Optoma UHZ36 is $400 cheaper and lighter.

BenQ TK705i$1,599 · Amazon
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Optoma UHZ36$1,199 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
3,000 lm ANSI3,500 lm ISO
Native resolution
—1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
1–1.3:11.21–1.59:1
Lowest input lag
5 msDerived4.4 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Light source
LEDLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,799A$1,299
Best price
$1,599$1,199
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.2–2.9 m2.7–3.5 m
Picture
White light output
3,000 lm ANSI3,500 lm ISO
Brightness uniformity
—80%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.47 in
Native resolution
—1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
600,000:11,500,000:1
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 98% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4, BT.1886
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
—Adjustable
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
Greyscale control points
11—
Picture certifications
—Filmmaker Mode
3D
—No
Light source
Light source
LEDLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
4-channel LED—
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco30,000 h eco
Light output control
StepsSteps
Cool-down time
—90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1–1.3:11.21–1.59:1
Image size
60–150 in28–300 in
Projection offset
100%105%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.3×Derived1.31×Derived
Focal length
10.55–13.68 mm12.81–16.74 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.8–1.851.94–2.23
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
YesNo
Autofocus runs
When moved—
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
20°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Auto setup
Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance—
Interchangeable lens
—No
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 5 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 5 ms1080p: 240 Hz 4.4 ms
Gaming features
ALLM—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.2)2 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
USB-C (DisplayPort)—
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
12 V triggerRS-232, 12 V trigger
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz15–255 kHz
Vertical scan
23–60 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6—
Bluetooth
5.2—
Ethernet
—No
Smart platform
Google TV—
OS version
11—
Netflix
Built in—
Casting
Chromecast built-in—
Audio
Speaker power
—15 W
Speakers
21
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth3.5 mm, HDMI ARC
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Yes—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
229 × 250 × 168 mm274 × 216 × 114 mm
Weight
3,800 g3,400 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4, 10 mm screws—
Tripod socket
Yes—
Ingress protection
—IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
2,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 250 WMax 173 W · Normal 150 W · Eco 85 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W—
Power supply
External adapterExternal adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
USB-C PD out
30 W—
Fan noise
Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Yes—
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
3 yr1 yr
User manual
https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12813.pdf—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manualPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
BluetoothBacklit
BenQ TK705i$1,599 · Amazon
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Optoma UHZ36$1,199 · Amazon
Buy