BenQ TK700STi

BenQ's TK700STi will thrill gamers with its low input lag, but its 4K resolution with HDR and integrated Android TV for streaming also make it a solid home entertainment projector—albeit prone to rainbow artifacts.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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MSRP: $1,499.00

Product details

  • TK700 vs TK700STi: TK700STi possesses short-throw capabilities able to project at shorter distances (100"at 6.5ft). TK700 utilizes standard throw (100" at 8.2ft). TK700STi also features Android TV while the TK700 does not.
  • 4K LOW LATENCY: Low latency 16ms at 4K/60Hz low input lag, Game Mode/Game Sound Mode to fine-tune audio and images
  • PRO PERFORMANCE: Compatible with major consoles (Sony PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X, Google stadia) huge, bright, sharp images and equalized audio
  • EASY SET-UP: 1.2x zoom flexible throw distances, 2D Auto Vertical Keystone, Picture Rotation Adjustment for squared images
  • ENDLESS ENTERTAINMENT: Google-certified Android TV and Google Play store, with 5,000 plus of the latest Android apps, movies, shows, live sports, games, music, and more
  • USER-FRIENDLY: Cast with airplay and Chromecast. No app needed. Remote controls both Android TV and projector
  • INDUSTRY LEADING WARRANTY: 3-year limited parts and labor coverage; our US-based customer service team is here when you need it
  • NOTE: Cast Netflix content via your laptop Google Chrome Browser or connect to an HDMI cable. Netflix is not natively available on this device

PROS

+ 4K resolution using TI's XPR fast-switch pixel shifting
+ Short lag times for both 4K and 1080p
+ Good out-of-box color accuracy
+ Supports HDR10 and HLG HDR
+ Integrated Android TV 9.0 for streaming

CONS

- Relatively high black level
- Rainbow artifacts were more frequent and more obvious than usual for DLP projectors

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on February 08, 2022
BenQ's TK700STi will thrill gamers with its low input lag, but its 4K resolution with HDR and integrated Android TV for streaming also make it a solid home entertainment projector—albeit prone to rainbow artifacts.
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By TechRadar on June 18, 2021
While its refresh rate and response time positions it as a gamer's projector, the BenQ TK700STi is a great option for anyone if native 4K content is the goal. It's a great product at a phenomenal price point, with just a few small user-experience hitches.
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