ViewSonic PX748-4K vs BenQ TK710 vs Optoma UHD38x vs ViewSonic LX700-4K: Which 240Hz Game Projector Reigns Supreme?

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Introduce​

Parameter	ViewSonic PX748-4K​	BenQ TK710​	Optoma UHD38x​	ViewSonic LX700-4K​
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Price​	$879.99​	$1780.95​	$1199​	$1582.49​
Recommended Uses​	Gaming​	Gaming​	Gaming​	Home Cinema, Gaming​
Highlight​	Brightness: 4000 Lumens Resolution: 4K UHD Contrast Ratio: High Gaming Input Lag: 4.2ms Refresh Rate: 240Hz Optical Zoom: 1.3x Keystone Adjustment: Auto H/V HDR Support: Yes Connectivity Options: HDMI, USB C, RJ45, 12V Trigger​	Product Type: TV projector Brightness: 3200 ANSI lumens Light Source: Durable laser Color Performance: 95% Rec.709 Color Coverage Contrast Enhancement: Dynamic Function Resolution: 4K Gaming Features: Low latency, 4ms response time, 1080p@240Hz Usage: Suitable for movies and games with lights on​	Resolution: True 4K Ultra HD (8.3 million pixels) Mounting Type: Ceiling Mount Gaming Performance: 240Hz, 4.2ms response time (1080p), 16ms (4K UHD) HDR Compatibility: HDR10 & HLG Brightness: 4,000 lumens Picture Quality: UltraDetail technology, RGBWRGBW color wheel​	Ultimate Gaming Experience: 4.2ms response time, up to 240Hz refresh rate Easy Setup: 1.36x optical zoom, vertical/horizontal keystone correction, V lens shift, 4-corner adjustment Long Lamp Life: 20,000 hours with laser phosphor light source Auto Power On/Off: Configurable auto on/off feature Supersized Movies and Games: Up to 4K UHD (3840x2160p), 3500 lumens brightness, images up to 300"​

Side-by-Side Comparison​

Display​

Parameter	ViewSonic PX748-4K​	BenQ TK710​	Optoma UHD38x​	ViewSonic LX700-4K​
Screen Size​	30 Inches - 300 Inches​	N/A - 144 Inches​	33 Inches - 300 Inches​	30 Inches - 300 Inches​
Throw Distance​	0.75 Meters - 9.76 Meters​	8.4 Feet - 16.3 Feet​	4 Feet - 32 Feet​	1 Meters - 7 Meters​
Contrast Ratio​	12000:1​	-​	1000000:1​	3,000,000:1​
Display Resolution​	2160 Pixels​	3840 x 2160 Pixels​	3840 x 2160 Pixels​	3840 x 2160 Pixels​
Native Resolution​	3840 x 2160​	3840 x 2160​	3840 x 2160​	3840 x 2160​
Brightness​	4000 Lumen​	3200 Lumen​	4000 lumen​	3500 Lumen​
Display Type​	DLP​	Laser​	DLP​	Laser​
Picture Quality Enhancement​	-​	HDR10, Dynamic Function​	UltraDetail technology​	-​

Features​

Parameter	ViewSonic PX748-4K​	BenQ TK710​	Optoma UHD38x​	ViewSonic LX700-4K​
Video Encoding​	-​	H.265 (HEVC)​	H.264 or H.265 (HEVC)​	-​
Lamp Wattage​	240 Watts​	-​	240 Watts​	180 Watts​
Light Source Life​	4000 Hours​	20000 Hours​	10000 Hours​	20000 Hours​
Controller Type​	Switch​	Button Control​	Button Control​	Remote Control​
Control Method​	Remote​	Touch​	Remote​	Remote​
Mount Type​	Ceiling Mount​	Tabletop Mount​	Ceiling Mount​	Tabletop Mount​
Noteworthy Features​	3d Built-In​	Built-In Speaker, Digital Keystone Correction, Auto Focus, Short Throw, Wi-Fi Ready​	Portable​	Designed for Xbox, V lens shift, Ultra-Fast Refresh Rate, Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)​

Connectivity​

Parameter	ViewSonic PX748-4K​	BenQ TK710​	Optoma UHD38x​	ViewSonic LX700-4K​
Connectivity Technology​	USB, Ethernet, USB 2.0 Type A, HDMI​	HDMI​	USB, HDMI​	USB, HDMI, 3.5mm Jack​
Hardware Connectivity​	USB​	HDMI​	USB​	USB 2.0 Type A, HDMI, 3.5mm Audio​
Compatible Devices​	Personal Computer​	Gaming Console​	Gaming Console​	Laptop, Gaming Console, Television, Speaker​

Measurements​

Parameter	ViewSonic PX748-4K​	BenQ TK710​	Optoma UHD38x​	ViewSonic LX700-4K​
Dimensions L x W x H​	12.2"L x 8.7"W x 4.3"H​	-​	10.6"L x 12.4"W x 4.6"H​	11.3"L x 5"W x 8.5"H​
Item Weight​	2.8 Pounds​	8 Pounds​	8.8 Pounds​	7.3 Pounds​

Conclusion​

Product	PROS AND CONS​
ViewSonic PX748-4K​	Pros: • Excellent throw distance for small rooms • Very forgiving throw distances for various screen sizes • Plenty bright, suitable for controlled lighting environments • 4K resolution • 3D capability works well (with some minor image inversion issues) • Compact size, ideal for low ceilings Cons: • Inability to power up or down with Xfinity remote • No optical out for added connection flexibility • 3D mode resets lamp to "normal" brightness, reducing lamp life • Adjusting screen settings can be cumbersome, with stiff focus and zoom • Fans can be noisy, especially in "Normal" lamp mode
BenQ TK710​	Pros • Wonderful clarity and perfect colors • Very bright performance, suitable for daytime use • Large image projection (120" from 11'4" and 108" from 9 feet) • Quick start-up time • Multiple configuration options for different spaces • Enhanced viewing experience, especially for gaming • High-quality build for the price Cons • Noticeable rainbow effects, though less than older models • Blacks could be darker, leading to visible black bars in movies • Fast response time may be compromised with keystone or digital zoom activated
Optoma UHD38x​	Pros: • Works out of the box with simple setup (power and HDMI) • Vivid colors and bright whites, even in daylight • Excellent picture quality and responsiveness for gaming • Impressive performance in dark settings with deep blacks • Lightweight compared to traditional TVs • Satisfactory built-in speakers, comparable to decent TV speakers • Supports various resolutions (4K60, 1080p240Hz) • Room for customization in picture settings • Great for a variety of uses (gaming, movies, streaming) • Overall high satisfaction and recommendation from user Cons: • Picture can appear washed out during the day • Occasional noticeable fan noise and brightness ramp-up • HDR mode may crush whites and blacks, leading to less desirable picture quality • Limited support for 240Hz and Atmos without specific setups • Dynamic brightness can create banding in some transitions • Need to adjust settings for optimal performance in different lighting conditions
ViewSonic LX700-4K​	Pros • Nice and bright picture quality, especially for games • Great value for the price, especially on prime day • Clear 4K picture, comparable to more expensive TVs • Works exceptionally well in low light conditions • Built-in speakers available (though external soundbar recommended) • Versatile for various devices (Switch, PC games, AppleTV) Cons • Brightness is not optimal during the day with lights on • Requires dimming lights for better color and brightness performance • Large dialog box appears when detecting resolution, can be annoying • Keystone adjustment may require precise mounting to avoid dialog box