BenQ TK710STi vs ViewSonic LX700-4K: Which Laser Projector is Right for Gaming?

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Introduce​

Parameter	BenQ TK710STi​	ViewSonic LX700-4K​
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Price​	$1978.95​	$1547.99​
Recommended Uses​	Gaming​	Home Cinema, Gaming​
Highlight​	Brightness: 3200 ANSI lumens Light Source: Durable laser Resolution: 4K Color Coverage: 95% Rec.709 Gaming Performance: Low latency, 4ms response time, 1080p@240Hz Features: Google-Certified Android TV, streaming content availability​	Ultimate Gaming Experience: 4.2ms response time, up to 240Hz refresh rate Flexible Connectivity: Supports media players, PCs, Macs, mobile devices; dual HDMI, USB inputs Auto Power On/Off: Configurable automatic power feature Supersized Movies and Games: Up to 4K UHD (3840x2160p), 3500 lumens brightness, images up to 300" Long Lamp Life: 20,000 hours with laser phosphor light source​

Side-by-Side Comparison​

Display​

Parameter	BenQ TK710STi​	ViewSonic LX700-4K​
Screen Size​	-​	30 Inches - 300 Inches​
Throw Distance​	8.4 Feet - 16.3 Feet​	1 Meters - 7 Meters​
Contrast Ratio​	-​	3,000,000:1​
Display Resolution​	3840 x 2160 Pixels​	3840 x 2160 Pixels​
Native Resolution​	3840 x 2160​	3840 x 2160​
Brightness​	3200 Lumen​	3500 Lumen​
Display Type​	Laser​	Laser​
Picture Quality Enhancement​	HDR10, Rec.709 Color Coverage​	HLG​

Features​

Parameter	BenQ TK710STi​	ViewSonic LX700-4K​
Video Encoding​	HEVC​	-​
Lamp Wattage​	-​	180 Watts​
Light Source Life​	20000 Hours​	20000 Hours​
Controller Type​	Game Controller​	Remote Control​
Control Method​	App​	Remote​
Mount Type​	Tabletop Mount​	Tabletop Mount​
Noteworthy Features​	Built-In Speaker, Digital Keystone Correction, Auto Focus, Short Throw, Wi-Fi Ready​	Designed for Xbox, V lens shift, Ultra-Fast Refresh Rate, Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)​

Connectivity​

Parameter	BenQ TK710STi​	ViewSonic LX700-4K​
Connectivity Technology​	HDMI​	USB, HDMI, 3.5mm Jack​
Hardware Connectivity​	HDMI​	USB 2.0 Type A, HDMI, 3.5mm Audio​
Compatible Devices​	Gaming Console​	Laptop, Gaming Console, Television, Speaker​

Measurements​

Parameter	BenQ TK710STi​	ViewSonic LX700-4K​
Dimensions L x W x H​	-​	11.3"L x 5"W x 8.5"H​
Item Weight​	8.8 Pounds​	7.3 Pounds​

Conclusion​

Product	PROS AND CONS​
BenQ TK710STi​	Pros • Good image quality with high contrast ratio (60,000:1) • HDR capabilities enhance gaming experience • Improved remote with Bluetooth functionality Cons • Poor focus uniformity, particularly in lower corners • Fairly loud in normal light mode with a buzzing sound • Occasional video signal issues, including blackouts and over-saturation • Not a significant upgrade from previous model (TH671ST) for the price
ViewSonic LX700-4K​	Pros: • Nice and bright image quality, particularly effective for gaming. • Clear 4K picture comparable to higher-priced TVs. • Good value for the price, especially during promotions. • Laser technology offers a longer lifespan (4x longer than traditional lamp bulbs). • Compact design, being a few inches less deep than competing models. • Remote control features backlight for ease of use in low light. • Capable of producing large screen sizes (up to 300 inches). Cons: • Brightness and picture quality are not optimal in well-lit environments. • Color accuracy is not as impressive as the Epson 2250 model. • Limited optical zoom range (1.36x) compared to competitors (1.6x). • Fan noise in ECO mode is comparable to other models, with minimal difference. • May require adjustments in lighting for the best viewing experience.