BenQ TK860i vs Optoma UHZ35ST

BenQ TK860i is $400 cheaper and quieter. Optoma UHZ35ST is better for gaming, lighter and in stock.

Key differences
White light output
3,300 lm ANSI3,500 lm ISO
Throw ratio
1.13–1.47:10.5:1
Lowest input lag
8.7 msDerived4.4 msDerived
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,799$3,299
Best price
—$2,199
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.5–3.3 m1.1 m
Picture
White light output
3,300 lm ANSI3,500 lm ISO
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—3,500 lm
Brightness uniformity
—75%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.65 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)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Colour wheel segments
4—
Dynamic contrast
50,000:1500,000:1
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 98% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
Greyscale control points
11—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
DLP-LinkDLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—DuraCore
Lamp power
240 W—
Light-source life
4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h dynamic30,000 h
Light output control
—Steps
Cool-down time
—90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.13–1.47:10.5:1
Image size
40–200 in36–300 in
Projection offset
100%116%
Zoom
OpticalNone
Zoom ratio
1.3×Derived—
Focal length
12–15.6 mm7.51 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.84–22.8
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
0–10%None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
30°15°
Horizontal keystone
30°15°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Grid warp
—Yes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Yes—
Max input refresh
—1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 21 ms · 240 Hz 8.7 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 240 Hz 4.4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.9 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal)HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 2.0 (eARC)
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz15–140 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
—Yes
Smart platform
Android TVNone
OS version
11—
Google-certified
Yes—
Netflix
Via dongle—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W15 W
Speakers
21
Layout
—Mono
Tuned by
treVolo—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC3.5 mm, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
380 × 263 × 127 mm274 × 216 × 114 mm
Weight
4,200 g3,000 g
Colours
—White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearPortrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4M4, 10 mm screws
Ingress protection
—IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH—
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode762 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 350 W · Normal 340 W · Eco 280 WMax 185 W · Normal 185 W · Eco 126 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
—Up to 2 W
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
3 yr1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/TK860i/TK860i_UM_EN_230414114651.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/fafrOEdwat8KymDO94ZUVxn0eamb2y1Mrnyffkol.pdf
Firmware
—UHZ35ST_C12_FW_OneClick
Spare parts
Lamp 5J.JKC05.001—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cap, Streaming donglePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
IRIR
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