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BenQ TK800M vs Epson Home Cinema 3800

BenQ TK800M is $350 cheaper, quieter and lighter. Epson Home Cinema 3800 is better for gaming and in stock.

BenQ TK800MMSRP $1,299
Epson Home Cinema 3800$1,649 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
3,000 lm ANSI3,000 lm ISO
Native contrast (on/off)
10,000:1—
Throw ratio
1.5–1.65:11.32–2.15:1
Lowest input lag
51 msDerived20 msDerived
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,299$1,699.99
Best price
—$1,649
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.3–3.7 m2.9–4.8 m
Picture
White light output
3,000 lm ANSI3,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
—3,000 lm
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.61 in
Panel alignment
—Zone-by-zone
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
XPR 4-way4K PRO-UHD
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Colour wheel segments
4—
Native contrast (on/off)
10,000:1—
Dynamic contrast
—Up to 100,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
NoneDynamic iris
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 96% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
AdjustableAdjustable
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Picture mode memories
210
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync
—RF
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
240 W250 W
Replacement lamp
5J.JHN05.001—
Light-source life
4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 8,000 h dynamic3,500 h max · 4,000 h normal · 5,000 h eco
Light output control
—Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
1.5–1.65:11.32–2.15:1
Image size
60–200 in40–300 in
Projection offset
110%—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.1×Derived1.63×Derived
Focal length
15.84–17.45 mm18.2–29.2 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2–2.051.49–1.77
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
None±60%
Horizontal lens shift
—±24%
Motorised lens shift
NoNo
Vertical keystone
40°30°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Auto keystone
YesNo
Corner correction
—4-corner
Interchangeable lens
No—
Lens elements
712
Lens material
Glass—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
NoYes
Frame interpolation at 4K
—No
Max input refresh
—4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 51 msOver 4K UHD: 60 Hz 20 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
VGA—
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
USB media playback
No—
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232, 12 V trigger
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Bluetooth
—3.0
Smart platform
NoneNone
Audio
Speaker power
5 W20 W
Speakers
12
Layout
MonoStereo
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
353 × 272 × 135 mm410 × 330 × 157 mm
Weight
4,200 g6,900 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screwsM4, 9 mm screws
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–35°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 385 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 250 WMax 406 W · Normal 376 W · Eco 309 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Power supply
Built in—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
RG2—
Marks
—FCC, UL
Warranty
3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)2 yr (light source 3 mo)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/TK800M/TK800M_UM_EN_210701093638.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd57551.pdf
Spare parts
Lamp 5J.JHN05.001—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty cardPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap
Remote
IR · backlitBacklit
BenQ TK800MMSRP $1,299
Epson Home Cinema 3800$1,649 · Amazon
Buy