BenQ TK860i vs Sony VPL-XW7000ES
 BenQ TK860iMSRP $1,799 |  MSRP $27,999.99 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light outputANSI | 3,300 lm ANSI | 3,200 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) |
| Throw ratio | 1.13–1.47:1 | 1.35–2.84:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 8.7 msDerived | 13 msDerived |
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | 26 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $1,799 | MSRP $27,999.99 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.5–3.3 m | 3.0–6.3 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 3,300 lmDerived | 3,200 lmDerived |
| White light outputANSI | 3,300 lm ANSI | 3,200 lm ANSI |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | LCoS |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.61 in |
| Panel alignment | — | Zone-by-zone |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | — | None |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | — |
| Colour wheel segments | 4 | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 50,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Light-source dimming |
| Manual iris | — | No |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 98% coverage | About DCI-P3 95% coverage |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | — |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Colour temperature presets | — | D93, D65, D55, Custom |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping | — | Dynamic |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | — | Dynamic HDR Enhancer |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | — | 6-axis |
| Greyscale control points | 11 | — |
| Picture mode memories | — | 10 |
| Picture certifications | — | IMAX Enhanced |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link | RF |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Lamp power | 240 W | — |
| Light-source life | 4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h dynamic | 20,000 h |
| Light output control | — | Continuous |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.13–1.47:1 | 1.35–2.84:1 |
| Image size | 40–200 in | 60–300 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3×Derived | 2.1×Derived |
| Focal length | 12–15.6 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.84–2 | 2.5–3.24 |
| Focus | Manual | Motorised |
| Vertical lens shift | 0–10% | ±85% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | ±36% |
| Motorised lens shift | — | Yes |
| Lens memory slots | — | 3 |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | — |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | — |
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Max input refresh | — | 1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | — | 120 HzDerived |
| Max refresh at 4K | — | 60 HzDerived |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 21 ms · 240 Hz 8.7 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms | Up to 1080p: 120 Hz 13 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 21 ms |
| Lowest input lag | 8.7 msDerived | 13 msDerived |
| Input lag at 4K 60 Hz | 17.9 msDerived | 21 msDerived |
| 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) | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.3, 18 Gbps) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 3Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | DCI 4K |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ports | RS-232, 12 V trigger | RS-232, + Wired IR, 12 V trigger |
| Control-system drivers | — | Control4, Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | 15–135 kHz | 26.97–135 kHzDerived |
| Vertical scan | 23–120 Hz | 23.98–120 HzDerived |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Smart platform | Android TV | None |
| OS version | 11 | — |
| Google-certified | Yes | — |
| Netflix | Via dongle | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | — |
| Speakers | 2 | 0 |
| Tuned by | treVolo | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC | — |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 380 × 263 × 127 mm | 460 × 517 × 210 mm |
| Weight | 4,200 g | 14,000 g |
| Colours | — | Black, White |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, + Rear | Table, Ceiling |
| Ceiling mount | M4 | — |
| Exhaust | — | Rear |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 350 W · Normal 340 W · Eco 280 W | Max 420 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.3 W |
| Networked standby | — | 0.5 W |
| Power supply | — | Built in |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | 26 dB(A) |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/TK860i/TK860i_UM_EN_230414114651.pdf | https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/xw5000/v1/en/print.pdf |
| 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 dongle | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap |
| Remote | IR | Backlit |