BenQ TK700 vs BenQ TH685P
Is 4K Worth It for Projector Gaming? BenQ vs BenQ
BenQ TK700
BenQ TH685P
Quick Verdict
Jump to Final VerdictChoose the BenQ TK700:
- • True 4K HDR — clearly sharper for single-player showcases
- • Console-tuned game modes with strong color
- • Better long-term pick if you also watch movies
Choose the BenQ TH685P:
- • Roughly half the input lag (~8.3ms at 1080p/120Hz)
- • Costs hundreds less for the same competitive experience
- • Accepts 4K input and downscales — content still works
Spec-by-Spec Comparison
| Specification | BenQ TK700 | BenQ TH685P |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,299 | $749 |
| Resolution | 4K | 1080p |
| Brightness | 3,200 lumens | 3,500 lumens |
| Input Lag | 16ms | 8.3ms |
| Max Refresh Rate | — | 120Hz |
| Contrast Ratio | 15,000:1 | 6,000:1 |
| Technology | DLP | DLP |
| Throw Type | Standard | Standard |
| Light Source Life | 6,000 hrs | 6,000 hrs |
| Weight | 6.8 lbs | 6.2 lbs |
| Owner Rating | 4.0/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Reviews | 671 | 79 |
Bold marks the better value per row. Prices and ratings update from Amazon automatically; blank cells mean the spec isn't verified for that model.
Final Verdict
This is really the "is 4K worth it" question. The TH685P delivers the lowest lag (~8ms at 1080p/120) for hundreds less — and PS5/Xbox competitive modes output 1080p anyway. The TK700 earns its premium only if you play cinematic single-player games where 4K detail on a 100-inch-plus screen is the whole point. Competitive players: TH685P and keep the change. Story-game players: TK700.
Get the BenQ TK700 — $1,299
Get the BenQ TH685P — $749
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