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)
Can confirm, I got a refurbished TK710 directly from BenQ a month ago as my first projector and couldn't be happier. Can even watch films and play video games during the day.
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.
You should be able to get the XGIMI Horizon refurb on their website around that. It's what I'd be using if I hadn't gotten a great deal on my TK710 this summer (Amazon Prime deals can be a heck of a thing if you get lucky)
I still love mine 6 months in, and my main use for it is PlayStation. I'm not sure how bad the rbe is on it, but BenQ tk710 is fantastic for latency and colour faithfulness.
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!
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
First of, the best you can get from a projector-sound is “useable”. Even then the sound will most likely come from the wrong direction. Think of a sound solution with dedicated speakers before buying a projector.
That said, I was in a similar situation and went with the Benq TK710 after testing three different projectors in that price range.
My criteria was:
150” screen on slightly grey wall, white body, laser light source for peace of mind, low input lag, 5m ceiling mounted projection distance, around 1300€.
The reson I didn’t consider Xgimi etc. is that I think they look very horrible when ceiling mounted, especially in a white living room.
I just got the TK710 and agree. Only thing that is anoying is the noise. I don’t even think it’s the fans, has to be the pixel shift or color wheel etc.
Sorry I didn’t read your currency right. I got the TK710 for 1300€ in December. Maybe save a bit more?
I really have the exact same environment. Projecting ceiling mounted (end of the room) from 5m to get a large 4k image on a painted smooth wall. I tested a few projectors at home and the TK710 came on top. My wall is RAL 000 85 00 with a gain of around 0.7. I usually just watch movies in the evening/night and the room can be made dark easily. The picture quality is great even in eco mode which is around 1200 measured lumen. The projector draws just 100W which is nice if you are using solar. For daytime watching you can put the projector into normal mode but with some daylight the quality deteriorates severely. Totally fine for news/youtube but not great for movies.
I think some of the recommended new chinese projectors might even be a better deal but I don’t like how they look ceiling mounted. I don’t have a dedicated „home cinema“ so aesthetics in the living room is important for me.
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