BenQ TK700STi vs BenQ TK710STi
Lamp vs Laser: The Short-Throw Version of BenQ’s Upgrade Question
BenQ TK700STi
BenQ TK710STi
Quick Verdict
Jump to Final VerdictChoose the BenQ TK700STi:
- • Meaningfully cheaper for the same short-throw 4K HDR convenience
- • Lamp replacement is inexpensive if you ever need one
- • Same compact form factor for small rooms and apartments
Choose the BenQ TK710STi:
- • Laser light source — tens of thousands of hours, no lamp swaps
- • Much lower input lag for gaming
- • Wireless AirPlay and Chromecast streaming built in
Spec-by-Spec Comparison
| Specification | BenQ TK700STi | BenQ TK710STi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,680 | $2,199 |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 3,000 lumens | 3,200 lumens |
| Input Lag | 16ms | 4ms |
| Max Refresh Rate | — | 240Hz |
| Contrast Ratio | 10,000:1 | 56,000:1 |
| Technology | DLP | DLP |
| Throw Type | Short | Short |
| Light Source Life | 4,000 hrs | 25,000 hrs |
| Weight | 6.8 lbs | 8.8 lbs |
| Owner Rating | — | 4.3/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 95 |
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Final Verdict
Throw type is a wash here — both are short throw for small rooms. The real question is the light source. The TK710STi’s laser engine runs at full brightness for tens of thousands of hours with no lamp to ever replace, adds a much faster input lag for gaming, and throws in wireless AirPlay/Chromecast streaming. The TK700STi delivers the same short-throw 4K HDR convenience for meaningfully less, with a lamp that’s cheap to replace if it ever burns out. Buy the TK700STi for value in a small room; the TK710STi if it will run daily.
Get the BenQ TK700STi — $1,680
Get the BenQ TK710STi — $2,199
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