BenQ TK700 vs Optoma UHD38x
BenQ’s 4K Gaming Staple vs Optoma’s Brighter Successor to the UHD35
BenQ TK700
Optoma UHD38x
Quick Verdict
Jump to Final VerdictChoose the BenQ TK700:
- • Longer track record with a much larger review base
- • Balanced picture tuning for mixed movies and gaming
- • Fast 1080p/240Hz gaming mode
Choose the Optoma UHD38x:
- • Noticeably brighter — better with ambient light
- • Fast 1080p/240Hz gaming mode with low input lag
- • Current successor to the discontinued UHD35 and UHD35X
Spec-by-Spec Comparison
| Specification | BenQ TK700 | Optoma UHD38x |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $937 |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 3,200 lumens | 4,000 lumens |
| Input Lag | 16ms | 4ms |
| Max Refresh Rate | — | 240Hz |
| Contrast Ratio | 15,000:1 | 20,000:1 |
| Technology | DLP | DLP |
| Throw Type | Standard | Standard |
| Light Source Life | 6,000 hrs | 6,000 hrs |
| Weight | 6.8 lbs | 10.1 lbs |
| Owner Rating | 4.0/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Reviews | 671 | 43 |
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Final Verdict
Both are 4K UHD DLP projectors built for console and PC gaming, with fast 1080p/240Hz modes and around 16ms at 4K. The Optoma UHD38x, successor to the UHD35 and UHD35X, is the brighter of the two and the better pick for living rooms with ambient light. The BenQ TK700 has the longer track record and much larger review base, and its picture tuning suits mixed movie and gaming use in a dimmer room. Bright room: UHD38x. Dim room and a proven model: TK700.
Get the BenQ TK700 — $1,199
Get the Optoma UHD38x — $937
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