BenQ - TK710 4K Laser

Literally my journey. Cheap Amazon projector as an emergency display while on the road. Lasted us a year and change at home. When the filter burned through upgraded to a BenQ 4K setup. No way my wife would have been interested in the cost for the system without testing a cheap version first.

This. I had an optima HD39HDR and lasted 3 years. I bought a BenQ tk710 laser and love it. It's like watching OLED

I had an optima. Lasted 3 years I bought the tk710 and I love it. Fills 120 inch screen. It is bright and looks like OLED. I am happy. My wife bought it for my bday. Great present.

I would look at the BenQ TK710 as a really solid option overall. It's DLP and laser based so it is nice and quick for sports viewing and the laser means no lamp to replace. It should be within your budget as well. Look up the throw distance and make sure it fits your space properly. Go to at least a 120" screen, otherwise, just get a 100" TV for the same money. The Hisense C1/C2 models are pretty nice as well, but may be tougher to place accurately in your room.

BenQ is a solid brand. Be aware that you will want some sort of sound system to go with things and that if you have planned a spot for the projector to go, you need to be sure the throw distance will work with that projector and your 120" screen. That is, the lens on the BenQ TK710 is MUCH different than the lens on the TK710STi. [https://www.projectorcentral.com/BenQ-TK710-projection-calculator-pro.htm](https://www.projectorcentral.com/BenQ-TK710-projection-calculator-pro.htm) [https://www.projectorcentral.com/BenQ-TK710STi-projection-calculator-pro.htm#calc](https://www.projectorcentral.com/BenQ-TK710STi-projection-calculator-pro.htm#calc)

Why not a LCD projector (Epson). 3 LCD panel projectors tend to be quite durable and can look really good. Like the Epson 3800. But, DLP models also look quite good and models like the TK710 from BenQ are a pretty solid choice for entry level home theater use. Their X500i is also a really solid model. I'd take either BenQ over the Epson models as they use a solid state light engine on them. Epson is still stuck with their lamp projectors right now.

Daytime use = control the light in the room. Don't just think a thousand extra lumens will fix things. It won't. The BenQ TK710 or X500i from BenQ, if you can find one within budget, or stretch your budget, is the way to go. The TK710 is brighter but not as good for movie viewing. Both use the larger and (hopefully) more reliable .65" DLP chip. Both are laser/LED light sources, for long term reliability. The TK700 is a lot less money and readily available as a refurb. But, it uses a lamp and the older .47" DLP chip in it. Viewsonic tends to try to put out projectors similar to what BenQ does, but they tend to fail to achieve the same quality that BenQ often delivers, so I'd generally skip them.

If this is a permanent installation, look at home theater projectors, or lifestyle models designed to be easily ceiling mounted. A proper 5.1 audio installation with an AV receiver is a must, especially in a dedicated space with a home you actually own. Run wiring in the walls before you paint, and you will have a life long proper surround system. Avoid equipment at the front of the room if possible. Run HDMI to the projector and make it so you can swap out that HDMI cable. Wireless/screen mirroring is generally quite a lousy way to do anything. Use a wired device like an Apple TV or a Chromecast. If you're just streaming, consider a Roku or similar. The lifestyle models, as seen in the video, and as recommended with the X1 are decent solutions for sure, but are trickier to ceiling mount if they don't have a 3-point or 4-point mounting structure as is common with traditional projectors. Plus, they rarely have zoom and lens shift is almost unheard of. These are more common features on traditional projectors. But, the Hisense C2 Pro is a model with good zoom but terrible mounting. The Nexigo Trivision Ultra is well reviewed and has 4-point mounting which is nice for a ceiling setup. No zoom, no lens shift, so positioning must be very accurate for best results, as is common. Super easy to setup are models like the Epson 3800, but they are lamp-based and pretty much past their prime. A shame we haven't seen a laser version of those models yet. The BenQ X500i or X3100i are considerations as is the TK710 (or TK710STi) which are decent traditional models. High end starts around $5000 with Epson, Sony, and JVC models, all worthy in a good theater. Not sure what you're really hoping to spend here. A fixed frame screen from Silver Ticket is a excellent way to go.

While I like the Epson models and they are great for those who are rainbow sensitive, I think the BenQ TK710 is a really solid choice. Make sure to check the throw distance calculator and ensure it fits your space properly.

BenQ X500i, BenQ TK710 are the models I would put high on any list. They are both bright enough for a 120" to 140" diagonal. You should go larger than 120" if you can. If you have one row of seating at 16' then a 150" diagonal isn't even unrealistic. Check [www.silverticketproducts.com](http://www.silverticketproducts.com) for a standard frame fixed frame screen. They have some of the best pricing and you can buy through Amazon if it saves you on shipping. In a dark room, their matte white material is perfectly fine. Plan on at least $300 for a quality screen. The projector mount will vary in cost depending on how much quality you want. I generally pick up Chief RPMAU mounts off of eBay, The Peerless PRG-UNV mount is also a solid choice for a bit less money when new. The cheapest mount anyone should ever use is the QualGear ProAV mount. Also: You MUST think about sound. Projectors aren't TVs. They don't have built in sound which is that good or sound that comes from the front of the room. It's all sound coming from overhead, which is weird. A proper AV receiver and separate 5.1 audio system (or better) is a really good way to do things. Complete packages are available from [accessories4less.com](http://accessories4less.com) from about $400 or so.

I'm on a BenQ TK710 and it's fantastic

Given your budget and setup, almost certainly a TV. You can get a really nice 75" Mini-LED with 144hz and VRR and still probably have a couple bucks left over to buy some DLC. That said, I just went to a projector with my PS5, and I LOVE it, but my total setup was closer to 1500 Euro. It's been fantastic for the types of games I play (Expedition 33 is *GORGEOUS*), but I don't think I'd get it if I was still a CoD guy like when I was a teenager. It performs great for Destiny, but anything faster might be a bit wonky. I got a BenQ TK710, a Samsung all-in-one Soundbar, and a 120" Grey soft screen that just attaches to the wall via hook-and-loop tape. I'm upgrading that soon, but it's been great for the last month. The resolution is comparable to my previous 4k TV, and I can go to about 110" in my living room comfortably.

Don't buy this product! I bought one and it definitely has a very bad light leaking problem. And the most frustrating thing is: authorized BenQ technical service in my country (Turkey) said it doesn't have an issue and didn't accept it!

TK710 can throw a 120” 4k image at 145” for right under 2k. If your walls and ceiling both are not painted black you will still want to go with a grey screen (if you already haven’t stumbled across this during your studies). Edit: Elite Screens do okay things with manual pull up and pull downs but if you’re going to spend 2k, I would go with a “fixed screen” something like this https://www.silverticketproducts.com/collections/fixed-projection-screens/products/str-169120-g . Extremely easy installation and you’ll be happy with the results. Pull ups and pull downs can get a “wavy” effect when a camera pans. It’s very noticeable. Fixed screens provide a near perfect flat service that will not distort the image. Hope this help!

Looks great. Got a mate with benq 4K projector and The feeling playing at 130 inch screen is amazing. This nebula projector looks even better. Enjoy!

In this price range for 4k you are going to give up certain things. So the BenQ is ultimately going to look better in a darker room. You'll get more accurate contrast and colors. However, with it only being 3200lm... When you turn on lights or have outside light coming in. You won't be able to see it and it will be washed out. *** a good projector screen could help with this*** With the ViewSonic... The colors and contrast will be less accurate. You'll see that with commercial projectors. They are made to deal with more ambient light. At the cost of color accuracy. But when lights are on... It will be easier to see. Now remember, no matter how bright a projector is. It can only overcome so much ambient light. If I were you... I would buy both from B&H try them out. And return the one you don't like. Just be very careful with packaging and the projectors. They had a pretty good, no questions asked return policy when I was testing projectors. I personally really liked the ViewSonic PX749-4K UHD 4K. It was a nice middle ground.

If I were doing this as you plan to I would personally get a Epson 3800 or Benq tk710 (tho I haven’t spent a lot of time w the valerian or nicer nebulas yet) with an Apple TV which you could airport audio to a pair of Apple speakers

I think those two are the best middle of the road projectors out right now. The Benq 3100 is also really good but at a cost. I’ve heard solid things about the Hisense and the valerian but no personal experience. Bluetooth may work or may have a lag. Can’t know without testing the combination. AirPlay will not have a lag. But yes there’s lots of ways to get that part to work. I always run wires so haven’t tried many of the wireless solutions but I do hear of lots of issues with Bluetooth sync

Benq 710 is a very good choice. Tho we don’t know longevity yet the valerian are very good. Benq 3100 is awesome. I’m running an Epson ls11000 at the moment…. All start at double your budget. There are good choices between your budget and $2k just those are my current top choices

I highly advise against the TK710. My first unit had strong light leakage. It was replaced two times and each consecutive unit had the same issue. After 4 months dealing with customer service, I’ve finally decided for a refund and go for something else. Never again will I buy a BenQ

I just ordered it. The shop has a good return policy and going by the reputation of the predecessor it will be a great product. I figured there is actually only one way to really find out! I'll let you know my findings.

I just hooked it up to my PS5, running on HDR10 mode, lightsource mode dynamic. Projecting on a off white wall with slight structure. Coming from an Optoma HD144x I’m really happy with the TK710’s performance. The picture is absolutely stunning. Colors have plenty of pop and the black levels are very good, especially considering the gamer focus of this projector. Looking at some HDR footage on YouTube I don’t feel like I’m really missing any color at all. I’m also loving the tiny border around the image inherent to DLP tech. The Optoma had a very wide border which always annoyed me. I’ll try and get a video uploaded for you guys, but my first impression of this projector is definitely a big thumbs up, especially for anyone who (like me) is using it for gaming most of the time and seeks to keep cost under control (I paid eur 1500) https://preview.redd.it/jai1gqwu8aed1.png?width=4032&format=png&auto=webp&s=a88f92fce97dc173cda407881c8895042fd6125d

I can confirm that the ECO modes noise level is pleasantly low. Dynamic mode seems to produce the most noise but also the best picture. A dilemma!

Look at this review (in German) which shows performance in daylight conditions. https://youtu.be/_SK7TtXl_R4?si=L_4MF7eP2_dWrcGr

I am not happy with mine. I’ve had issues with light bleed which after 3 exchanges for a new unit still isn’t solved. I’ve now agreed with BenQ to do one more RMA and if that offers another unit that has this issue I’ll get a full refund and I’ll look for another projector from another brand. The image the TK710 produces is great, it’s compact and relatively silent, but the light bleed makes it unusable for me. Perhaps people using it with the light on don’t have this issue with it…