4K Projector Showdown: ViewSonic LX700 vs BenQ TK710 vs ViewSonic X2-4K - Which One Should You Choose?

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Introduce​

Parameter	ViewSonic LX700​	BenQ TK710​	ViewSonic X2-4K​
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Price​	$1582.51​	$1780.95​	$1488.19​
Recommended Uses​	Home Cinema, Gaming​	Gaming​	Home Cinema, Gaming​
Highlight​	Flexible Connectivity: Supports most media players, PCs, Macs, and mobile devices with dual HDMI and USB inputs Ultimate Gaming Experience: Designed for Xbox with 4.2ms response time and up to 240Hz refresh rate Easy Setup: 1.36x optical zoom, vertical/horizontal keystone correction, V lens shift, and 4-corner adjustment Supersized Movies and Games: Up to 4K UHD (3840x2160p) with 3500 lumens brightness and images up to 300" Long Lamp Life: Up to 20,000 hours with laser phosphor light source​	Brightness: 3200 ANSI lumens Light Source: Durable laser Color Quality: 95% Rec.709 Color Coverage Contrast Enhancement: Dynamic Function for improved contrast Resolution: 4K Gaming Performance: 4ms response time at 1080p@240Hz Usage: Suitable for movies and gaming with lights on​	Gaming Experience: Designed for Xbox, 4.2ms response time, up to 240Hz refresh rate Audio: Built-in Dual Harman Kardon Bluetooth speakers Lifespan: Up to 60,000 hours with latest LED technology Resolution: Up to 4K UHD (3840x2160p), 2000 lumens, short throw lens Connectivity: Dual HDMI, Wi-Fi, USB-C, USB, supports various media players, PCs, Macs, and mobile devices​

Side-by-Side Comparison​

Display​

Parameter	ViewSonic LX700​	BenQ TK710​	ViewSonic X2-4K​
Screen Size​	30 Inches - 300 Inches​	N/A - 144 Inches​	60 Inches - 120 Inches​
Throw Distance​	1 Meters - 7 Meters​	8.4 Feet - 16.3 Feet​	3 Feet - 7 Feet​
Contrast Ratio​	3,000,000:1​	-​	3,000,000:1​
Display Resolution​	3840 x 2160 Pixels​	3840 x 2160 Pixels​	3840 x 2160 Pixels​
Native Resolution​	3840 x 2160​	3840 x 2160​	3840 x 2160​
Brightness​	3500 Lumen​	3200 Lumen​	2000 Lumen​
Display Type​	Laser​	Laser​	LED​
Picture Quality Enhancement​	-​	HDR10, Dynamic Function​	HDR​

Features​

Parameter	ViewSonic LX700​	BenQ TK710​	ViewSonic X2-4K​
Video Encoding​	-​	H.265 (HEVC)​	H.265​
Lamp Wattage​	180 Watts​	-​	236 Watts​
Light Source Life​	20000 Hours​	20000 Hours​	60000 Hours​
Controller Type​	Remote Control​	Button Control​	Remote Control, Button Control​
Control Method​	Remote​	Touch​	Remote​
Mount Type​	Tabletop Mount​	Tabletop Mount​	Tabletop Mount​
Noteworthy Features​	Designed for Xbox, V lens shift, Ultra-Fast Refresh Rate, Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)​	Built-In Speaker, Digital Keystone Correction, Auto Focus, Short Throw, Wi-Fi Ready​	Portable, Ultra-Fast Refresh Rate, 4K Ultra HD Resolution, Xbox Control, Harman Kardon Speakers​

Connectivity​

Parameter	ViewSonic LX700​	BenQ TK710​	ViewSonic X2-4K​
Connectivity Technology​	USB, HDMI, 3.5mm Jack​	HDMI​	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB​
Hardware Connectivity​	USB 2.0 Type A, HDMI, 3.5mm Audio​	HDMI​	USB Type C, Bluetooth 4.0, HDMI, USB 2.0 Type A​
Compatible Devices​	Laptop, Gaming Console, Television, Speaker​	Gaming Console​	Laptop, Gaming Console, Television, Tablet, Speaker​

Measurements​

Parameter	ViewSonic LX700​	BenQ TK710​	ViewSonic X2-4K​
Dimensions L x W x H​	11.3"L x 5"W x 8.5"H​	-​	9.9"L x 13.92"W x 4.8"H​
Item Weight​	7.3 Pounds​	8 Pounds​	7.9 Pounds​

Conclusion​

Product	PROS AND CONS​
ViewSonic LX700​	Pros • Perfect picture quality • Nice and bright, suitable for gaming • Good price point, especially during sales • Laser life is 4x longer than a traditional lamp bulb • Remote control features backlight • Compact design, not as deep as some competitors • Good for various uses (gaming, streaming, etc.) Cons • Picture color quality not as good as Epson 2250 • 1.36x zoom is better than average but not as effective as Epson's 1.6x zoom • Fan noise in ECO mode similar to other models, despite specifications • Dialog box for keystoning can be intrusive and requires precise mounting to avoid it
BenQ TK710​	Pros • Wonderful clarity and perfect colors • Very bright, usable in daytime with curtains closed • Large image size (120" from 11'4") • Multiple configurations for space optimization • Quick power on • Great for gaming, surpassing traditional monitors • Overall high-quality performance Cons • Slight rainbow effects noticeable, though improved from older model • Blacks could be darker, making black bars in movies noticeable • Fast response time affected by keystone or digital zoom settings
ViewSonic X2-4K​	Pros: • Extremely fast response times for gaming • Great picture quality • Can be paired with a good HDMI to Optical Audio splitter for enhanced audio setup • Compatible with a recommended projector screen for optimal performance Cons: • Factory remote does not work • Annoying pop-up message for enabling Ultra Fast Input that cannot be disabled • All image settings reset to default every time the projector is restarted • Vertical keystone correction and optical zoom settings do not retain adjustments