The BenQ X710 is an affordable 4K Laser projector and is part of BenQ's series of casual gaming projectors.
The BenQ TK710 is a 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160p) projector with 3,200 ANSI lumens of brightness. It uses a blue laser phosphor light source and can reproduce up to 95% of the Rec.709 color gamut, displaying a range of content, including HDR10.
Like many of the company's 2024 home entertainment and gaming projectors, the TK710 has a high-performance 0.65-inch DMD. This larger Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) allows the TK710 to display a 600,000:1 dynamic contrast with laser dimming, improving black levels and shadow details.
With 3,200 ANSI lumens, high brightness and contrast, 95% Rec.709, and HDR compatibility, this projector works well in light and dark movies and gaming rooms. With low input lag and specialized HDR game modes, it provides stunning images and fast-paced gaming for an immersive experience.
This new projector features 4K UHD laser-enhanced with a 20,000-hour light source life. The TK710 and TK710STi each have a low input lag of 16.7ms (4K@60Hz) and 4.2ms (1080p@240Hz), making them ideal for gaming on the big screen.
BenQ TK700 Specs
Price
$1799 MSRP
Technology
DLP (0.65-inch)
Low Lag Gaming
4.16ms 1080P@240Hz, 8ms 1440P@120Hz, 16ms 4K@60Hz
Displayed Resolution
3840 x 2160
Brightness (Manufacturer Claim
3200 ANSI Lumens
Light Source
Blue Laser Phosphor
Contrast
600,000:1 (Dynamic)
Zoom Lens Ratio
1.3X
Sound System
5 Watt Mono
Dimensions (WxDxH)
11.9" x 9.1" x 4.4" (304 x 233 x 113 mm)
Weight
6.6 lbs (3.0 kg)
Overview
The TK710 is the newest of three casual gaming projectors from BenQ. It is designed to give users a top-notch low-input lag gaming experience and an immersive home cinema experience at an affordable price. BenQ can offer such a bright, 4K projector for just $1,799 MSRP by focusing on the essentials such as low lag inputs, 4K resolution, and 3,200 ANSI lumens of brightness while limiting or cutting out many advanced features. These features include a built-in smart OS like Google TV, additional custom gaming modes or cross-hair functionality, and 1440p at 120 Hz game compatibility. BenQ also reduces costs by removing extra inputs, advanced color processing, stereo sound, and Dolby Vision or HDR10+ support. By doing so, BenQ can offer a high-performance projector at this price. The key question is whether the TK710 has enough features and performance to make it worth purchasing.
The TK710 is a 4K projector that shows a 4K image using Texas Instruments' 0.65-inch DMD with XPR Technology. This newer 0.65-inch DMD, instead of the more common 0.47-inch, offers several perks for 4K and gaming.
In terms of brightness, the 0.65-inch DMD handles more light, making the image brighter. This is great for bright rooms or bigger screens. The extra light also means more accurate and vivid colors, which are key for movies and games.
The larger 0.65-inch DMD provides higher detail and sharper images, boosting the clarity of 4K content. It also offers better contrast, leading to deeper blacks and brighter colors, improving the viewing experience.
The 0.65-inch DMD still uses Texas Instruments' XPR technology to reach 4K (3,840 x 2,160p) and shows 8.3 million distinct pixels, no matter the number of native pixels on the DMD chip. XPR shifts the pixels on the 0.65-inch DMD chip to create true 4K, 8.3 million pixels with fast pixel shifting speed. Check out Projector Reviews' glossary for details on 4K DLP with XPR Technology.
DLP projectors are often preferred for gaming due to their fast response times and smooth motion handling. This makes them a good pick for fast-paced games. DLP tech cuts down the processing needed to show an image, resulting in less lag and lower input latency.
The BenQ TK710's blue laser phosphor light source offers many advantages, including a longer lifespan than projectors that use lamps as a light source. It could last up to 20,000 hours and reduce the need for frequent lamp replacements. The TK710's laser will also maintain consistent brightness over time, ensuring a stable viewing experience.
In addition, the TK710's laser light source offers outstanding color accuracy, covering 95% of the Rec.709 color space, ensuring the projector will display vibrant images. This level of color performance is ideal for movies, gaming, and television shows. The TK710's solid-state light source provides 3,200 ANSI lumens of brightness, which is more than enough for home theater rooms and spaces with moderate amounts of uncontrolled ambient light from lamps or windows. The TK710 is a perfect projector for lights-on viewing situations.
The TK710's laser light source can turn on incredibly fast, unlike lamp-based models that require warm-up and cool-down periods, offering more convenience and flexibility. The technology allows for better light output control, improving contrast ratios, deeper blacks, and more detailed shadow areas, all enhancing the viewing experience.
BenQ brings competitive-level gaming performance by offering the industry's lowest input lag at an ultra-fast 4 ms.
For over a decade, BenQ has dominated the projection gaming segment, offering a deeper range of dedicated gaming projectors than any other gaming projector manufacturer. The TK710 provides gamers who also want to focus on a solid home theater projector with some of the best features of dedicated home theater and gaming projectors.
The TK710 allows users to game in resolutions up to 4K (3,840 x 2,160p) UHD with 8.3 million distinct pixels and HDR Panorama. BenQ True 4K renders all the details of the game, like hair and clothing, with subtle highlights and rich texture. Add the improved contrast and detail of HDR10 and the large 0.65-inch DLP imager, and gamers will get superb contrast and image depth.
With the TK710, BenQ brings competitive-level gaming performance by offering the industry's lowest input lag at an ultra-fast 4 ms. Low lag means what the gamer sees on screen is perfectly synced up with the controller in hand, so there is virtually no delay from when a button is pressed to when the corresponding action happens on-screen. Gaming on the TK710 means that what you see, hear, and even think about doing happens with almost zero delay. (4 ms input lag in 1080p@240Hz, 8 ms in 1080p@120Hz and 2K@120Hz, 16 ms in 4K@60Hz)
BenQ also brings new specialized HDR game modes inspired by the dedicated modes on the company's award-winning X-series gaming projectors. BenQ has created all new HDR-RPG and HDR-FPS modes that customize the TK710's gaming experience.
With the TK710 BenQ, players can play on their own terms. Whether on a PS5/PS4, Switch, or Xbox Series X, dual HDMI 2.0b universal connectivity has you covered. (HDMI 2.0b 4K@60Hz/1080p@120Hz compatible.) Additionally, eARC enables 7.1-channel and Dolby Atmos audio to transmit unaltered full-resolution signals to your sound system through a single HDMI cable.
BenQ provides users all the tools needed to make setup quick and easy.
Create and download custom picture adjustments to maximize your gaming experience
Configure parameters under different Picture Modes to simultaneously manage settings for multiple favorite games.
The BenQ TK710 provides users with all the tools they need to easily set up and square the image to the screen physically and, if necessary, with digital setup tools designed to make the setup process fast and easy.
The projector also has a generous 1.3X optical zoom, which allows it to be placed in a wide range of positions relative to the screen. Thus, it fits easily into an existing home theater setup with a screen.
In addition to zoom, BenQ has included an optical vertical lens shift, allowing the image to be moved up and down without using digital image adjustments that can rob the image of some brightness and possibly introduce unwanted distortion.
BenQ has included various manual digital adjustment features to make even the most challenging setups a breeze. Among others, these features include a 3D keystone adjustment that allows the image to be shifted ± 30 degrees vertically and horizontally. The projector even allows a ± 30 degrees of image rotation. And if that's not enough, BenQ has also included their 4-point corner adjustment, allowing the image to fit the screen perfectly.
HIGHLIGHTS
$1,799 MSRP
Single Chip 0.65" DLP Texas Instruments DMD with XPR
Blue laser phosphor light source rated for up to 20,000 hours of light source life
BenQ color allows the projector to display 84% DCI-P3 and 95% of the Rec.709 color space
4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160p) displayed resolution
Advanced color temperature tuning with various levels of white balance controls
3,200 ANSI lumens manufacturer-rated brightness
600,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio with light source dimming
5-watt (mono) treVolo tuned sound with a custom-designed speaker chamber
HDR10 and HLG support
HDMI 2.0b (HDCP 2.2)
1.3X optical zoom
Wireless Projection
3D horizontal and vertical keystone adjustment with rotation (Vertical ± 30 degrees; Horizontal ± 30 degrees, Rotation ± 30 degrees)
RS-232 control port
Dimensions (WxDxH) 11.9" x 9.1" x 4.4" (304.2 x 232.5 x 112.4 mm)
Weight 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg)
HARDWARE
CHASSIS
The BenQ TK710 almost completely reflects the design of more traditional BenQ projectors, such as the recently reviewed HT3650, with only a small amount of change, like the addition of the vertical lens shift knob. The TK710 measures (WxDxH) 11.9" x 9.1" x 4.4" (w/o adjustment feet) and weighs 6.6 pounds. Even though the TK710 uses a more traditional shape than gaming projectors like the square X-Series projectors, it is still portable, making it a great on-the-go projector for LAN parties or just in the backyard for movie night on an outdoor projection screen or other available surface.
All the connections and inputs are located on the rear of the TK710. The rear of the chassis has dual HDMI 2.0b ports with High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.2. HDCP is designed to protect 4K content from being pirated. HDCP 2.2 creates an encrypted system that ensures a secure connection between the source and the display. In addition, the TK710 provides even more HDMI-related features that make using the projector easier and more intuitive, including the ability to power on and off each connected device (via the CEC protocol) and control the volume, all directly from the TK710.
In addition, the TK710 has an RS-232 serial control port, an audio output jack, and a USB Type-A port (Power supply, 5V/2.5A).
The TK710 has a handy push-button control panel located on the top/rear of the projector. The control panel has a Power Off/On button, an Input button, and a D-pad with an "OK" button that allows easy directional control. In addition, there is a Back button and a Menu button. Lastly, there is an Eco-blank button to momentarily turn off the laser light source. The vertical adjustment knob is located on the top of the projector.
The BenQ TK710 comes with a basic remote control about half the typical size for BenQ. The remote is well laid out. The top section has power controls. It also features shortcut buttons for Autofocus, which does not work with this projector, and a shortcut button for the 2D Keystone feature. The next row has the Source, Mic, and Projector Menu buttons.
The remote control has the typical D-pad with an "OK" button, a Back button, a Settings Menu button, Volume Up/Down buttons, and a Mute button. In addition, the TK710 remote has a dedicated shortcut button for the PICTURE and SOUND modes.
This remote is comfortable enough in the hand and allows the user to control every projector feature that the menu system can access.
Finally, the remote control lacks a backlight and dedicated buttons for volume control. I don't know why BenQ packaged such a basic remote control with a 4K projector. I would have preferred to see any other of their larger remote controls with a backlight instead of this one.
THE LENS
The TK710 has a lens with a range of F = 2.48 ~ 2.78 mm with a throw range of 1.15~1.5. The BenQ TK710 lens is rated to provide a 1.3x optical zoom. This projector's long-throw lens enables users to project a 100-inch diagonal image with the projector as close as eight feet from the screen. The out-of-the-box image seemed sharper than I typically prefer, making objects look slightly over-defined around the edges, especially people's faces.
The projector displays good focus uniformity with only a small amount of softening starting about 80 percent from the center of the screen. More noticeable was the fact that the TK710 displayed more chromatic aberration, specifically, color blooming, which was more evident on the right side of the screen. The vertical lens shift was in the neutral position. This only becomes an issue with larger screens or sitting closer to the projector. BenQ lists 150 inches diagonally as this projector's maximum recommended screen size, but I observed that 110 inches was the largest for best overall performance.
All but the most expensive projectors display some reduction in focus uniformity toward the edges of the image and increased chromatic aberration. This is more commonly seen in ultra-short throw projectors due to the complex lens structure designed to compensate for the projector's proximity to the screen. To a lesser degree than with UST projectors, I could see this same effect in the TK710's projected image.
BenQ offers ± 30 degrees 3D horizontal and vertical keystone adjustment and support for ± 30 degrees rotation, which is very useful. This feature is incredibly convenient for users who don't want to spend time squaring the projector to the screen and just want to be up and running as quickly as possible, watching a movie or playing a game. BenQ also includes a four-corner adjustment feature that frames the projected image perfectly on screen. This is a digital adjustment, so any light spill from the original image being projected outside the edges of the screen will still be slightly visible in dark rooms.
At Projector Reviews, we strongly urge users to take the time to set up the projector manually and avoid using these convenience features, as they can reduce image quality. Users should also be aware that games cannot be played in low-latency mode when any keystone correction, either auto or manual, is being used.
MENUS
The TK710's basic BenQ menus feature both a simple and advanced menu mode. The projector does not have smart functionality, so no Google TV or Android TV OS exists.
BenQ projectors have menus that are easy to understand and navigate. The menus are organized in a way that makes sense, so you can find what you're looking for without any trouble. They offer quick access to important functions, so you can easily switch inputs or change the picture mode. With BenQ projectors, the menus are designed to be user-friendly and make getting the best performance from your projector a breeze.
Like many BenQ projectors in this price range, the delay from the button press to the menu response could be faster.
PERFORMANCE
COLOR REPRODUCTION
The out-of-the-box color the TK710 displays is very pleasing to the eye. BenQ seems to have found the best balance between their high-end gaming projectors' generally overexaggerated color profiles and the home theater products. The preset modes are tuned quite well for RPG and FPS gaming. I honestly couldn't decide which movie mode I preferred, the LIVING ROOM mode or the CINEMA mode. It's a good thing that BenQ has paid such close attention to the projector's preset color tuning because they have not provided users with dedicated COLOR or SATURATION adjustments in the picture menu. The only way to boost color values is to enter one of the calibration menus and adjust the RGB values individually. That is way too many steps for just wanting to increase color saturation, and if users don't know what they are doing, they could really mess up the image. Fortunately, BenQ does offer quick access to a reset option for the projector's color modes.
While the images provided give a general idea of color accuracy, the true vibrancy and precision of the colors can only be fully appreciated in person, far surpassing what is displayed in the photos above.
The TK710 boasts advanced color adjustment settings often missing in lower-priced projectors. Its ACS (Advanced Color Settings) menu allows fine-tuning image parameters such as gamma, color temperature, and HDR brightness. Also, the advanced CMS (Color Management System) provides further precision for optimizing the projector's picture performance.
There is little doubt in my mind that the TK710 is built for gaming more than a home theater experience. The displayed image the TK710 produces is sharp. The games look really good, but with some movies and television shows, I found the factory sharpness too much. Fortunately, BenQ includes a noise reduction setting in the advanced picture menu that softens the image on a sliding scale so I could get a level of sharpness I found just right.
The TK710 had no issues with rainbow artifacts that I could see. I am one of the "lucky" few individuals who are highly susceptible. The good news is that people like me, who react badly to this type of normally imperceptible color artifact, make up a very small percentage of the population.
BRIGHTNESS
Out of the box, this projector is incredibly bright. An unfortunate side effect is that it generates a lot of heat. You feel it if you sit on the projector's right side or use it in a smaller room. Depending on the content you watch, even in the TK710's preset picture modes, details in the brighter areas of the image can get lost, even in the projector's CINEMA mode. Fortunately, reducing the laser output is easy by selecting ECO mode or adjusting the projector's brightness. The displayed image is sharp and has a very contrast-heavy appearance with whites and colors that look great when playing a game or watching animated content.
The BenQ TK710 has a manufacturer-rated brightness of 3,200 ANSI lumens.
To measure the TK710's maximum light output, I switched the projector to its brightest picture mode, BRIGHT (SDR mode), and ensured the laser light source's power rating was set at NORMAL. I then took 3-4 readings about 15-20% out from the center of the screen. At wide zoom, the BenQ TK710 produced a brightness of 3,265 ANSI lumens, which is 65 ANSI lumens brighter than the projector's rated 3,200 ANSI lumens.
For the other modes available on the TK710, I've compiled the results of my measurements below for your reference.
BenQ TK710 Brightness
Picture Modes
Brightness Measured (ANSI Lumens)
BRIGHT
3265
LIVING ROOM
1336
RPG
1936
FPS
1439
CINEMA
1977
3D
1964
HDR10
1914
HDR-RPG
1199
HDR-FPS
1298
BLACK LEVEL AND SHADOW DETAIL
The BenQ TK710 uses a large 0.65-inch DLP imager and a laser light engine. All things being equal, larger DLP DMD imagers can produce deeper blacks than the smaller 0.47 imager. If you stick to the factory presets, the TK710 produces black levels similar to those of many other BenQ DLP projectors, with average black levels that are more charcoal gray. However, once you start playing around with the projector's light output by changing the light source output to ECO mode, you will see incremental improvements in the projector's black floor. You can make additional improvements by adjusting the projector's GAMMA mode. This mode will let you get to the point where you are crushing the blacks (losing details in the dark areas of the picture).
BenQ has an additional DETAILS ADJUSTMENT mode with multiple levels of enhancement in the dark areas of the picture, bringing the picture from crushed to showing an acceptable level of dark area detail.
The black levels on the TK710 are not as dark as those on some other non-gaming BenQ projectors like the V4000i. The blackest parts of the image appear as a very dark gray on this projector. Deep, inky blacks like those on high-end Epson, Sony, and JVC projectors are not expected in a DLP projector selling for $1,799. However, the black levels on this projector are on par, if not better than those of many similarly priced and higher DLP home theater projectors.
Putting the projector into ECO mode will give you the best overall black levels, but this will come at the cost of dark area details with blacks close to the edge of the image being crushed.
I understand that this projector's primary focus is gaming, so seeing details in darker areas of the picture is more critical than inky blacks, which can only be achieved by sacrificing a certain amount of dark area detail. I completely understand why BenQ intentionally tuned the TK710 the way it did, but it is nice to know that this projector can produce better blacks while preserving dark area details with just a little effort.
HDR
The BenQ TK710 has four dedicated HDR modes: HDR10, FPS, RPG, and USER. The visual difference between the SDR and HDR version modes is noticeable but not dramatic when watching movies and TV shows. The BenQ TK710 supports fewer HDR gaming presets than X-Series models like the X3100i, and this projector does not have a WIDE COLOR GAMUT mode.
The projector can identify and display HDR10 and HLG content, including HDR-encoded games. HDR gameplay on the TK710 is good but not dramatically better than SDR, and using the HDR preset picture modes significantly reduces brightness.
The BenQ TK710 supports HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) content, which is great considering the growing number of TV broadcasts encoded in HLG. NBC Sports featured 4K with HDR and Dolby Atmos for its 2022 Winter Olympics coverage. With the TK710, you are ready to enjoy sports and award shows as more networks start broadcasting content in HDR.
Above are screenshots of various SDR videos and movies. Like all our photos, they are not adjusted for color, so they do not look as good as those the projector produced.
Live broadcast content and TV shows will continue to be produced in HD for years, so most broadcast content will continue to look excellent on the TK710. The TK710 superbly upscales 720p and 1080p to 4K UHD. In standard definition, DVD movies look exactly how you might expect them to look on a 4K DLP projector.
Standard-definition games look quite good, with content originally designed for early Nintendo, Sega, and PlayStation systems. The TK710 displays them with no upscaling artifacts and only a bit of softness as they are displayed at a much lower native resolution. Despite their reduced bit rates, colors, and contrast, my older golf game looked quite good, even if it was blown to 100 inches.
For gaming, I prefer to have the projector in HDR mode to get the overall improved dark area detail that HDR provides. I like how the TK710 looks in SDR mode for theatrical content. I know we usually focus on the out-of-the-box experience in our reviews. Still, I would be doing a disservice if I did not strongly recommend taking a few minutes to adjust some of the manual settings I mentioned in the BLACK LEVEL section of the review for the best overall home theater experience.
SOUND
The TK710's onboard sound system is 5-watt mono, so there is no wide soundstage. Worse, it's not even very loud. I have more dynamic Bluetooth speakers. I think the treVolo and Bongiovi DPS (Digital Power Station) technology in the projector is wasted or, at best, massively underutilized regarding the onboard sound.
However, this advanced processing is extremely useful when the projector is connected to an external sound source using the projector's Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) functionality. This technology incorporates its patented algorithms with 120 calibration points to optimize any audio signal in real time to add depth, clarity, definition, presence, and enhanced stereo field imaging for a more immersive audio experience.
The TK710 has the following preset sounds: Cinema, Music, FPS, SPG, and User. The projector produces a loud sound, but the sound does not always appear to emanate directly from the projector. It gets loud without distortion, and you can tune the audio settings with User Sound EQ.
GAMING
When you look at this projector's specifications, there is nothing casual about the gaming experience it provides. The TK710 uses a top-notch blue laser diode light source that offers excellent color depth so games pop. The projector's input lag holds its own, with BenQ low input lag projectors selling at almost twice the price. BenQ has decided to go big, and rather than using the more common and less expensive DLP chip, they have included a 0.65-inch large DMD that provides excellent resolution and light gathering, allowing this projector to produce deep charcoal blacks that look great.
If you want to improve the dark area details, dial up the projector's light output and raise the black floor to improve the details massively. Or, you can just put the projector in FLS or, even better, FPS-HDR mode. The bottom line is that except for a lot fewer gaming presets and the lack of a dynamic aperture, the TK710 is a very advanced gaming projector. At least, that's my opinion.
The TK710 has four dedicated gaming modes: two SDR and two HDR. RPG, RPG-HDR, FPS, and FPS-HDR. The projector can play low input lag gaming in each of these modes. BenQ has been at the forefront of offering low input lag gaming from 4K 60 Hz down to 1080p 240 Hz. Like other gaming projectors this year, such as the X-Series, the TK710 allows you to play 4K games with an ultra-fast 4 ms low input lag for gameplay with zero delays, 8 ms in 1080p@120Hz and 2K@120Hz, and 16 ms in 4K@60Hz). The TK710 does not support 1440p@120Hz gaming but will detect and display this content in one of the projector modes.
SUMMARY
The BenQ TK710 is a 4K laser projector designed for "casual" gaming and movie watching. It offers an impressive 3,200 ANSI lumens of manufacturer-rated brightness and a 600:000:1 contrast ratio. This brightness level allows the projector to display vibrant visuals even in well-lit living rooms, making the projector excellent for lights-on viewing.
The benefit of having 3,200 ANSI lumens of brightness means if you need to take the projector to a LAN party or use it to watch movies in the backyard, it has enough brightness to look good almost anywhere. It's also smaller and lighter than the typical BenQ home theater projectors, such as the HT4550i, which is nearly five inches wider and more than twice the weight of the TK710. This reduced size and weight means the TK710 can easily be carried in a backpack.
The TK710 produces excellent out-of-the-box color thanks to BenQ's precision-calibrated factory modes, which offer a color gamut range of 95% of Rec.709. Rec.709 is a standard color space developed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-R) for use in high-definition television. The TK710's excellent color capabilities are primarily due to the projector's blue laser phosphor (BLP) light source. BenQ BLP provides long-lasting performance, fast startup and shutdown times, and energy-efficient operation. The light source also contributes to accurate color reproduction and consistent image quality over time. The bottom line is that whether you are playing games or watching movies, the TK710 color performance looks great. However, the high-performance laser light source also produces significant heat, especially when sitting on the projector's right side.
The TK710 is not a smart projector, but if you need one, adding a Google TV-based HDMI dongle is affordable and available from various manufacturers. BenQ also makes a TK710STi that offers this solution via a BenQ Android TV dongle, which is included in the box for about $200 more.
The BenQ TK710 is a long-throw projector capable of diagonally displaying a maximum size of 150 inches, the manufacturer's recommended maximum screen size. This projector offers a 1.3x manual zoom with focus control and a very useful vertical lens shift, offering ten degrees of vertical lens adjustment, allowing the projector to be easily set up for a wide range of screens and spaces. The projector also includes a range of digital image adjustments like four corner adjustments and horizontal and vertical keystone controls. This projector's images are incredibly sharp, making it perfect for gaming.
Sound performance and features are mixed with the TK710. The onboard sound is loud, but that's about all that's worth mentioning because the projector features only a 5-watt mono speaker. Outboard sound is a different story. BenQ supports HDMI eARC connectivity, allowing the projector to be connected via HDMI to a compatible external sound source for stereo or surround sound performance.
It offers specialized HDR game modes for optimized gaming experiences, HDR10, and HLG support for movies, television, and streaming content. The TK710 has a low input lag of 16ms@4K 60 HZ and 1080p@ up to 240 Hz for responsive gameplay.
COMPETITION
ViewSonic X2-4K Gaming Projector $1,599 MSRP
Like the BenQ TK710, the ViewSonic X2-4K is designed for gaming. The X2-4K is the world's first projector designed for Xbox consoles. After a highly rigorous testing process, Microsoft designated it the world's first "Designed for Xbox" projector. This means that the X2-4K can process and display native 1440p games at 120 Hz, which gives the ViewSonic a significant advantage over the BenQ projector.
The ViewSonic X2-4K is a fantastic gaming projector and an excellent home theater projector as long as it's calibrated. However, if you want an amazing out-of-the-box home theater experience, the X2-4K may not be your projector. Certainly, the BenQ will provide a significant brightness and black level advantage over the ViewSonic.
The X2-4K provides gamers with an immersive gameplay experience using multiple technologies, including support for 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160p) gaming at a 60 Hz refresh rate and a native 1440p DLP imager. These give Xbox users an optimal 4K (1440p) gaming experience with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz per feature. The BenQ does not display 1440 120 Hz, but both projectors will display 4K 60 hz, then 1080p at 60, 120, and 240 Hz. PC gamers can also use the X2-4K's 1080p 240 Hz gaming support for hyper-smooth and realistic gameplay. Movies and games can be projected anywhere from 60 to 120 inches at a 16:9 aspect ratio on ViewSonic, but BenQ allows users to display images up to 150 inches.
The ViewSonic X2-4K and the TK710 use a Texas Instruments DMD (Digital Micromirror Device).
The BenQ offers a higher brightness of 3,200 ANSI lumens than the ViewSonic's 2,000 ANSI lumens.
The ViewSonic offers a much better onboard sound system with stereo sound and simulated surround capabilities, which are much better than the BenQ's mono speaker.
Neither the ViewSonic nor BenQ include smart media features from the Google ecosystem.
NOMVDIC P1000 $1,599 MSRP
The NOMVDIC P1000 is a compelling option in the growing category of dedicated gaming projectors. However, at 3,200 ANSI lumens, the BenQ TK710 is 900 ANSI lumens brighter for only $200 more than the P1000. Both projectors display excellent image quality with great color depth. The P1000's image quality is due to its RGB LED light source, and the TK710's is due to its blue laser phosphor light source. Both projectors are excellent solutions for gamers who demand immersive visuals and lightning-fast responsiveness.
Replacing traditional lasers with an RGB LED light source means the P1000 provides users with a wider color palette of up to 125% of the Rec.709 color gamut and an extended lifespan of 30,000 hours versus the BenQ's 20,000. Both projectors sell for a similar price, so it comes down to what you most want from your gaming projector.
The NOMVDIC P1000 and BenQ TK710 both use a large 0.65-inch DMD, which delivers crisp 4K UHD resolution displaying the most intricate details in movies and 4K games. Using a 0.65-inch DMD offers multiple benefits, including a noticeable improvement in overall black levels.
The P1000 and the TK710 deliver super-low-latency gaming, with speeds as low as 4.2 ms at 1080p 240 Hz. Both projectors fully support HDR formats, including HDR10 and HLG.
The P1000, with its Harmon Kardon Dolby and DTS sound system, beats the TK710 in providing an immersive sound experience. Both projectors offer similar volume levels, but the P1000's onboard sound is immersive, with simulated surround capabilities, whereas the BenQ is mono.
PROS
The $1,799 MSRP makes this projector an incredible value, considering the projector's advanced gaming and cinema features and performance.
The projector's 4K UHD resolution (3,840 x 2,160p) provides great detail for big-screen gaming or movies, even in the largest living rooms.
The 0.65-inch DLP DMD imager creates a good image with excellent contrast.
The sealed laser light source provides a 20,000-hour lifespan, improving the projector's overall reliability and virtually eliminating maintenance.
Vertical lens shift makes setting up the TK710 remarkably easy.
3,200 ANSI lumens light output helps create bright, colorful images, even in rooms with moderate lighting challenges.
The 600,000:1 dynamic contrast above average blacks provides good dark area details.
3D content is fully supported.
1.3x zoom ratio makes for an easy setup.
Ultra-fast 4.16 ms low input lag in gaming modes brings your sight, hearing, and thoughts into action with zero delay with a 4.16 ms input lag in 1080P@240Hz.
The built-in, treVolo-tuned, and Bongiovi DSP is great when connected to an external sound system via an enabled HDMI connection.
CONS
The projector does not include any smart capabilities like Google TV, so users will need to use an external streaming device.
The 5-watt on-board mono sound system is loud but offers no stereo imaging or simulated surround capabilities.
The remote is small and has no backlight.
BENQ TK710 – SPECIFICATIONS
Full Specifications
Projector Model
TK710
Price
$1,799 MSRP
Imager Type
DLP (0.65" DMD)
Displayed Resolution
3840 x 2160 pixels
Native Resolution
2716 x 1528 pixels
Brightness
3200 ANSI Lumens
Light Source Type
Blue Laser Phosphor
Light Source Life
30,000 hours
Contrast Ratio
600,000:1
Zoom Lens Ratio
1.3X
Power Zoom/Focus
No (manual)
Lens Shift
Yes (Vertical +/- 10 degrees
Interchangeable Lens
No
Ultra-Short Throw
No
Native Aspect Ratio
16:9
Input Lag
4.16ms 1080P@240Hz, 8ms 1440P@120Hz, 16ms 4K@60Hz
DVI or HDMI
HDMI
3D
Yes
Blu-Ray 3D
Yes
Sound System
TreVolo tuned 5-watt mono speaker
Noise Level (-dB)
Low Lag Gaming
Yes
Smart Functionality
No
Business
No
Classroom
No
Portable
Yes
Special Features
3,200 ANSI lumens, 4.2 ms Low Input Lag, HDR
Networking
WiFi
Dimensions (HxWxD)
(WxDxH) 11.9" x 9.1" x 4.4" (304.2 x 232.5 x 112.4 mm)
