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BenQ TK860i vs XGIMI HORIZON Ultra

BenQ TK860i is better for gaming and lighter. XGIMI HORIZON Ultra is $411 cheaper, broader on HDR and in stock.

BenQ TK860iMSRP $1,799
XGIMI HORIZON Ultra$1,388 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
3,300 lm ANSI2,300 lm ISO
Throw ratio
1.13–1.47:11.2–1.5:1
Lowest input lag
8.7 msDerived18 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Light source
LampHybrid laser + LED
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Up to 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,799$1,699.99
Best price
—$1,388
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.5–3.3 m2.7–3.3 m
Picture
White light output
3,300 lm ANSI2,300 lm ISO
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.47 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Colour wheel segments
4—
Dynamic contrast
50,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
—Dynamic iris
Manual iris
—Yes
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 98% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping
—Static
Greyscale control points
11—
Picture certifications
—Filmmaker Mode
3D
YesYes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync
DLP-Link—
Light source
Light source
LampHybrid laser + LED
Emitter
—Laser + LED
Lamp power
240 W—
Light-source life
4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h dynamic25,000 h
Life defined as
—Theoretical
Optics
Throw ratio
1.13–1.47:11.2–1.5:1
Image size
40–200 in40–200 in
Projection offset
100%—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.3×Derived1.25×Derived
Focal length
12–15.6 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.84–2—
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
—Yes
Autofocus runs
—Continuously
Vertical lens shift
0–10%None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°40°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Auto setup
—Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Interchangeable lens
—No
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Max input refresh
—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 ms4K UHD: 60 Hz 18 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 2.1 · HDMI 2.1 (eARC)
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V trigger—
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
—5.2
Ethernet
—Yes
Smart platform
Android TVAndroid TV
OS version
1111
Google-certified
YesYes
Chipset
—MediaTek MT9669
RAM
—2 GB
Storage
—32 GB
Netflix
Via dongleNo
Casting
—Chromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
10 W24 W
Speakers
22
Tuned by
treVoloHarman Kardon
Audio formats
—DTS
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedeARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
—Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
380 × 263 × 127 mm224 × 265 × 170 mm
Weight
4,200 g5,200 g
Colours
—Gold
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH—
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode—
Power draw
Max 350 W · Normal 340 W · Eco 280 WMax 300 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 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)Up to 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
—RG2
Eye-protection sensor
—Yes
FDA laser notice
—Notice 57
Marks
—CE, UKCA, FCC
Warranty
3 yr1 yr
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/TK860i/TK860i_UM_EN_230414114651.pdfhttps://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0262/9838/4432/files/HORIZON_Ultra_Manual-V1.5.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 donglePower adapter, Remote, User manual
Remote
IRBluetooth
BenQ TK860iMSRP $1,799
XGIMI HORIZON Ultra$1,388 · Amazon
Buy