BenQ TK850i
| Brand | BenQ · Home Entertainment |
| Type | Home cinema |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | October 2020 |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (1080p pixel shift) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | Lamp |
| Brightness | 3,000 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.13–1.47:1 |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 83.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 83.3 ms |
A single-chip lamp DLP projector bundled with the QS01 Android TV dongle, with 4K UHD output from a pixel-shifted 0.47-inch 1080p chip, a rated 3,000 ANSI lumens, a dynamic iris and a 1.3x zoom with vertical lens shift. It has two HDMI 2.0b inputs, HDR10 and HLG, DLP-Link 3D, a sports mode and two 5 W speakers.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 3,000 lm ANSI | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | |
| Colour wheel segments | 4 | |
| Dynamic contrast | 30,000:1 | |
| Dynamic contrast method | Dynamic iris | |
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 98% coverage | |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | |
| Colour temperature presets | Native | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | HDR-PRO | |
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | |
| 3D | Yes |
Light source
| Light source | Lamp | |
| Lamp power | 245 W | |
| Replacement lamp | 5J.JKC05.001 | |
| Light-source life | 4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco | |
| Warm-up time | 30 s |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.13–1.47:1100″ · 2.50–3.25 m | |
| Image size | 30–300 in | |
| Projection offset | 100% | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3×Derived | |
| Focal length | 12–15.6 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.9–2.47 | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Vertical lens shift | 0–10% | |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes | |
| Lens elements | 10 |
Motion & gaming
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 83.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 83.3 ms |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 (ARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal) | |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | |
| USB media playback | Yes | |
| Control ports | RS-232 |
Smart platform
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | |
| Smart platform | Android TV | |
| OS version | 9 | |
| Google-certified | Yes | |
| Chipset | Amlogic S905Y2 | |
| RAM | 2 GB | |
| Storage | 16 GB | |
| Netflix | No | |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in |
Audio
| Speaker power | 10 W | |
| Speakers | 2 | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC | |
| HDMI audio return | ARCDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 380 × 263 × 127 mm | |
| Weight | 4,200 g | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 20–25 mm screws |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | Max 350 W · Normal 340 W · Eco 280 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | |
| User manual | esupportdownload.benq.com | |
| Spare parts | Lamp 5J.JKC05.001 |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Streaming dongle | |
| Remote | IR · Bluetooth · voice · backlit |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2021 | Test BenQ TK850i: echter 4K-Beamer mit Android TV Prad.de · October 1, 2021 | Prad.de |
| February 12, 2021 | BenQ TK850i 4K Smart Home Entertainment Projector Review Projector Reviews · February 12, 2021 | Projector Reviews |
| — | BenQ TK850i Bildeindruecke und Messungen AV-Magazin | AV-Magazin |
Videos
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the TK850i needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.13–1.47:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
Use these to confirm a listing is this exact model. Any of them works at /p/{code}.
| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | 🇪🇺 EU | EAN | 4718755083877 |
| MPN | 9H.JN277.38E |
Also known as
| 9H.JN277.38E | 🇪🇺 EU | Regional model |