BenQ - TK700STi

Personally, I would at least test both of them out. Ben Q tends to lag behind in tech compared to a lot of projector companies like Hisense, Dangbei, Xgimi and now even Valerion. I've owned Ben Q projectors with the best one, probably being the 700 sti. That model used a bulb. Their led projectors tend to be a little too dim. When it comes to DCI-P3 color space, I've noticed the company puts out projectors in the 80%-90% range, and it shows. They were late putting out laser models. The color accuracy is always a little off and I believe they struggle doing HDR content. Yes, the ability to make changes are there, but it just gave me too many issues trying to get things to look right. I look at quality projectors based on how well the show in lights on viewing b.c if they perform decently there, they can definitely do well in the dark. I've never owned an Epson due to the high cost, but I haven't really heard anything bad. Companies like Projector Central, I tend to see Epson projectors getting highly recommended and editor favs. I'm just going to sum this up by saying that even though Ben Q appears to be a solid company, I feel they have more of a cash grab business model where they take forever to improve their tech and rely on their company name to gain sales. With every model I've had, I felt their was a little too much left to be desired from a picture quality perspective.

I’ve been using this one for 4 months now. Got it for $800 on FB marketplace, and I LOVE it! It’s been a huge upgrade from Amazon e-waste model I was using before… which… idk… low bar maybe but at any rate I know I’ll be using this thing for years to come. The input latency is really low, even going through my AV receiver. I play a lot of games where it would be an issue (competitive Tetris, rocket league, rhythm games, etc.) but it’s not an issue at all. All the games I mentioned are enjoyable enough that I moved the PS5 back into the theater full time. I still prefer to play Rocket league on the PC, but that’s more the wireless controller’s fault than the projector. The HDR can be a little hit or miss sometimes, but you can tune the brightness to make it look better if you take the time. 10/10. Would buy again.

You mentioned you have audio. Could you share some details on the audio components you have? If it were me, I'd spend 1k on the projector (I'm using a used BenQ TK700STi and it's been more than enough for me) and 4k on upgrading my audio... heavily weighted on the subwoofers.

I have it I love it , I use it a few times a month when people come over as I do have a tv and am scared of the bulbs needing replaced lol https://preview.redd.it/z717sihhhdxe1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6aea2d254477e394615394f311fe558908d0aa3b

I love my BenQ TK700STi. It works very well, even in a slightly lit room. It's perfect for gaming with a really low input lag. And it being a short throw projector, I get 110 inches at just 6 feet away, which works really well for me because I have it in my mancave. The only issue i had with it was after 4 years of use, my DLP chip went, but it was very easy to replace on my own. It was the first time ever doing work on a projector, so it's not like I'm an expert at it either.

If you want a gaming projector, I highly recommend the x3000i. I've had both the x3000i and the TK700sti. The Short throw of the TK700sti is very useful but the colors, the life expectancy, the fan noise and the HDR performance are all better on the x3000i. It blows it out of the water. 

I did an in depth review here: https://www.avsforum.com/threads/benq-tk700sti-review-owners-thread-4k-hdr-low-lag-short-throw-gaming-projector.3198258/

DLP projectors often overstate their lumen specs and Optoma tends to be especially egregious about this. I’d honestly be surprised if that 4500 lumen Optoma was putting out more than 2000 real ANSI lumens in any mode you’d actually want to watch. I’m also dubious the lamp is the issue. You say it’s acting wonky? What’s wonky? I’ve had several lamp based projectors and, yes, the lamps do go bad but they are fairly easily replaced. All that said: I really DO like DLP especially for outdoor applications. You don’t have to worry about filters or dirt getting into the light path. They are comparably compact and efficient. Lastly, there is such a wide variety of DLP make/models out there that almost everyone can find something to fit their needs. I also really like the idea of solid state. While lamp has a cost advantage we’re at the point where LED and laser projectors are getting reasonably priced and offer a substantial upgrade in terms of longevity and picture quality. The Epson you picked out seems to be a nice model for high brightness applications. But like AV said: these high brightness, business use models tend to have a reputation for pretty mediocre contrast/blacks. That extends to both 3LCD and DLP but a comparable price/performance DLP like the $1300, 1080p BenQ LH730 would probably do a bit better here and be sharper to boot. I run a projector outside on a 120” Elite screens yardmaster. But I prefer to stick with 4K these days. If I’m traveling I take a BenQ TK700STI which is a 3000 lumen (but not really) short throw, lamp based, gaming projector. I love that thing for how compact and convenient it is and how you can throw a big image without needing a lot of space. Built in wifi streaming and Bluetooth audio out in a package that weighs less than 7 lbs. At home my upstairs sometimes outdoor projector is a BenQ X3000i (replaced with the X3100i now in BenQ’s lineup). That projector is even brighter and a lot more colorful and has the benefit of LED so no lamp to fuss with. But at 15lbs and requiring more throw I wouldn’t exactly call it portable. For reference my home theater projector was a BenQ HT4550i, then an Epson 5050UB (temporarily) and I’m now using a BenQ W2720i in that space.

I did a review of this model over at Avs here: https://www.avsforum.com/threads/benq-tk700sti-review-owners-thread-4k-hdr-low-lag-short-throw-gaming-projector.3198258/?post_id=60733182#post-60733182 Bottom line it is a very bright, very compact gaming projector that is, on the surface, surprisingly color accurate. But suffers, as many of these later model 4K bulb models did, from poor color brightness related to the inclusion of a white slice in the color wheel. We still use ours as a semi portable for setting up games in one room or taking outside for movies under the stars. The small size, short throw, high output and built in streaming/Bluetooth make it an ideal solution for that. For the theater I’m testing out the new W2720i.

I have it. Lots of love for it. I’ve been gaming on it on and off. Nothing to complain. In games, it’s amazing. Too bad I have a generic screen… mine has some hardware aberration but you can notice it only if you stand close to the screen. Came with fw 1.0.1 I think. There is an upgrade to a newer fw but can only be upgraded by Benq or an authorised service. https://preview.redd.it/qnxq31xxkdxe1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a49aa92691bb290a889f8bcd3615e459439f68c9

All of these units would perform really well. If you’re planning to place the unit on the far end of the room, 12 feet we need to eliminate the BenQ TK700STi. The **TK700** would better suit the space. At 12 feet we can fit a , 110” image size on the wall • 110” diagonal is 8 Feet Wide by 4’6” Tall. For projector screen options, I would recommend these: • Manual Pull Down: • [Akia Screens 110 inch Pull Down Projector Screen Manual B 16:9](https://amzn.to/4kK19ZA) • [Elite Screens Manual B 110-INCH Manual Pull Down Projector Screen](https://amzn.to/4n88Fiu) • [Akia Screens 110 inch Projector Screen Pull Down 16:9 Manual, Ceiling Mount or Wall Mount Retractable Projection Screen with 10 inch Bracket White bundle](https://amzn.to/4jX8gNh) —— • Fixed Frame Screens: • [Akia Screens Fixed Frame Projector Screen 110 inch 16:9](https://amzn.to/3HNe3ru) • [Silver Ticket 110” Fixed Frame Projector Screen 16:9](https://amzn.to/4leW0c4)

Is a very good projector for a price !

I have a BenqTK700sti right now, about to get the new TK710 for the laser light source and I freaking love it!!! Don’t let people talk you out of it. If you get a good gaming projector you can have input lag as low as 4ms. I play with 16ms and that’s already amazing. Playing battlefield and even COD 6v6 it’s buttery smooth. It’s not a 1ms gaming monitor but neither is a tv. A good tv is about 10ms and you can get that and better with a gaming projector. I would strongly recommend direct connecting internet though. If you are using WiFi it really doesn’t matter what projector you get lol.

Not sure if this will be helpful, but I am using BenQ TK700STI 4K HDR. After a LOT of research, I bought this about 2 years ago, I used the sim builder guidance from Carl's Place, bought my enclosure there, but purchased the projector on Amazon, due to the delivery timing and more flexible return process. At 3000lm DLP, the brightness is sufficient under normal room lighting, but considerably better when dimming ambient lighting. The keystone affect allows pretty easy adjustments. Side to side you have a lot of flexibility, more important that you have the distance projector to screen dialed in. I am generally really happy with it. I think I paid around $1,500 at the time, now it retails for $1,100. This was an expensive part of the sim build and I didn't want to get too carried away.

I just upgraded to the 710sti from the 700sti very pleased with the image overall. Not getting any noise issues, in fact I was super impressed in the upgrade to the blacks and shadows over the 700 model. What I am getting, and this is insanely distracting, is a gradual shift in the tint from red to blue to green. Not sure if this is inherent in laser projectors and I’m just not used to it or if I got a bad unit. Posting two zoomed in images just a second apart in the movie. You can see the whites are different and one has more blue. It does this with reds and green shifting back and forth randomly. Waiting to hear back from BenQ https://preview.redd.it/b9pyk9b71ghe1.jpeg?width=518&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1f61e0cd5ece8e4a4f7d87a45bb890cd22b6175f

I have the Benq TK700sti and it's been great. Bought it a few years ago so sure there's probably been a replacement since then. I use it on a 120" acoustically transparent screen and it's pretty amazing. Only thing I don't like is no slot for an ethernet plug.

Bought a used benq 700sti with 206hrs for $870, 4k and solid value

https://preview.redd.it/83wlkwfc788f1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aef9a5cf73a1245b685e545dd6a6499708674efb I have a gaming benq tk700sti in black room and white screen and it is perfect. And its only 1200 dollars

AK700ST - very good projector for $2500. Not sure how many ch you are looking to spend.

It is solidly bright, and you aren't likely going to get anything that is really brighter for the money these run. Read the review from Projector Central here... [https://www.projectorcentral.com/BenQ-TK700-Gaming-Projector-Review.htm](https://www.projectorcentral.com/BenQ-TK700-Gaming-Projector-Review.htm)

i have the tk700sti, it is okish in a shaded room. not ideal, but not bad. you don't need pitch dark to enjoy, a little light is fine. if its night time and you have a lamp in a corner of a room it is still fine. i sometimes watch movies with dimm lights while i eat and it is ok. tk700sti is 3000 lumen.

tk710sti is ur best bet especially with the better brightness over the x500i

Looks like it’s the tk710sti with the auto fit feature of the AH700.  I have the tk710sti and it’s fine, but I will most likely upgrade to a brighter projector.  The tk710sti only gets about 2450 lumens when in color accurate mode (living room).  Bright mode looks terrible.   Plenty fine for golf, but lacking when trying to use for home theatre.