BenQ HT2060 vs TK700 vs Epson Home Cinema 1080: Which Popular Gaming Projector with Built-In Speaker is Right for You?

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Introduce​

Parameter	BenQ HT2060​	BenQ TK700​	Epson Home Cinema 1080​
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Price​	-​	-​	$699.99​
Recommended Uses​	Education, Home Cinema, Gaming, Business​	Home Cinema, Gaming​	Home Cinema, Gaming​
Highlight​	Lamp Life: Long Color Coverage: DCI-P3, 98% Rec.709 HDR Support: HDR10, HLG Contrast: Deep blacks for details in dark scenes Use Cases: TV Projector, Gaming Projector Connectivity: Dual HDMI 2.0, S/PDIF (5.1 channel audio out) Latency: 16.7ms (1080p 60Hz), 33.4ms (4K 60Hz downscaled) Audio: Built-in 5Wx2 speakers, projector-fit design​	Models: TK700, TK700STi Throw Distance: TK700: 100"@8.2ft, TK700STi: 100"@6.5ft Resolution & Latency: 4K HDR, 16ms@4K/60Hz, up to 4ms@1080p/240Hz Audio Features: eARC for Dolby Atmos, 7.1-Channel Audio, Game Sound Mode Color & Brightness: 96% Rec. 709, 3200 ANSI lumens, black detail enhancement Compatibility: Sony PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Google Stadia, external audio systems​	Dynamic Contrast Ratio: up to 16,000:1 Color Technology: 3LCD, 100% RGB color signal Color Brightness: Best-in-Class, no rainbowing issues Setup: Easy setup with built-in speaker Brightness: 3,400 lumens (color and white) Image Quality: 1080p, optimized for fast-action content​

Side-by-Side Comparison​

Display​

Parameter	BenQ HT2060​	BenQ TK700​	Epson Home Cinema 1080​
Screen Size​	3E+1 Inches - 300 Inches​	60 Inches - 3200 Inches​	33 P - 300 Inches​
Throw Distance​	8 Feet - 10 Feet​	2.5 Meters - 5 Meters​	2 Feet - 11.1 Feet​
Contrast Ratio​	500000:1​	16:9​	-​
Display Resolution​	1920 x 1080 Pixels​	3840 x 2160 Pixels​	1920 x 1080​
Native Resolution​	1920 x 1080​	3840 x 2160​	1920 x 1080​
Brightness​	2300 Lumen​	3200 Lumen​	3400 Lumen​
Display Type​	LED​	DLP​	LCD​
Picture Quality Enhancement​	-​	-​	-​

Features​

Parameter	BenQ HT2060​	BenQ TK700​	Epson Home Cinema 1080​
Video Encoding​	-​	MP4​	-​
Lamp Wattage​	10 Watts​	5 Watts​	-​
Light Source Life​	30000 Hours​	4000 Hours​	-​
Controller Type​	Remote Control​	Remote Control, Button Control​	Button Control​
Control Method​	Remote​	Remote​	Remote, Touch​
Mount Type​	Ceiling Mount​	Tabletop Mount, Ceiling Mount​	Tripod Mount, Tabletop Mount​
Noteworthy Features​	Built-In Speaker, Digital Keystone Correction, Auto Focus, Built-In Wi-Fi, 3d-Ready​	Built-In Speaker, Digital Keystone Correction, Auto Focus, 4K support, 3d-Ready​	Built-In Speaker, Digital Keystone Correction​

Connectivity​

Parameter	BenQ HT2060​	BenQ TK700​	Epson Home Cinema 1080​
Connectivity Technology​	HDMI​	HDMI​	USB, HDMI, 3.5mm Jack​
Hardware Connectivity​	HDMI​	USB 2.0 Type A, HDMI​	HDMI​
Compatible Devices​	Laptop, Gaming Console, Television​	Laptop, Gaming Console, Speaker​	-​

Measurements​

Parameter	BenQ HT2060​	BenQ TK700​	Epson Home Cinema 1080​
Dimensions L x W x H​	14.4"L x 9.6"W x 5.2"H​	12.28"L x 9.69"W x 4.33"H​	11.9"L x 9.9"W x 3.6"H​
Item Weight​	7.9 Pounds​	6.8 Pounds​	8.2 Pounds​

Conclusion​

Product	PROS AND CONS​
BenQ HT2060​	Pros: • Light-weight and quiet-running • Crystal clear picture quality with vibrant colors • Excellent sound quality, potentially eliminating the need for additional speakers • Two HDMI inputs for versatile connectivity (cable TV and Apple TV) • Smart eco-mode extends bulb life up to 6000 hours without noticeable picture quality loss • Affordable price compared to large HDTVs • Easy setup with no need for calibration out of the box • Multiple picture modes available (vivid, normal, cinema, sports) • Ceiling mount designed specifically for the unit enhances aesthetics Cons: • Bulb replacement costs could be a consideration, though lower than previous models • Requires a suitable projection surface (e.g., white wall) for optimal performance • May not perform as well in bright daylight without proper setup
BenQ TK700​	Pros: • Incredible colors and crispness • Easy setup and scaling to screen size • Excellent performance for gaming with great response time • Bright picture quality, especially in gaming mode • Sufficiently dark blacks in HDR10 and HDR Game modes • Vibrant colors without being washed out • No noticeable blurriness or latency in games • Great for social settings with ample screen space for group viewing • Reliable performance over extended use (1400+ hours without issues) • Compatible with high-quality HDMI cables without latency issues Cons: • Requires specific throw distance; may not fit all room setups • Quick adjust capstone limits placement options at an angle • Not ideal for dedicated home cinema users seeking the best black levels • Occasional issues with powering on after limited use • Fast mode disables keystone correction, affecting setup flexibility • Potential limitations based on the GPU used for connection
Epson Home Cinema 1080​	Pros • Impressive picture quality at an affordable price • Bright and crisp colors on the 16ft screen • Good throw distance, effectively replaces older projectors • Bright bulb suitable for the intended use • Low latency for upscaled 4K content • Works well with external audio devices like soundbars Cons • Not a smart projector; lacks native streaming capabilities • Visible projection border areas; black areas appear grey • Not designed for high light room environments • Audio performance is subpar if used internally • Design flaw related to heat sensor that can lead to malfunction • Requires technical knowledge to repair if issues arise