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BenQ TK710STi vs Optoma UHD35STx

BenQ TK710STi comes out ahead of Optoma UHD35STx on 5 of the 8 things that decide this, going by what each maker publishes. The one that matters for you may be one the leader loses.

BenQ TK710STiWinner
BenQ TK710STi
7.1
Good
5 of 8 rounds
vs
Optoma UHD35STx
Optoma UHD35STx
6.1
Fair
3 of 8 rounds

The verdict

BenQ TK710STi takes it, 5–3 on rounds.

On the published figures, BenQ TK710STi takes 5 of 8 rounds. Treat that as a starting point and check the current figures on both pages, because prices and plans move.

Choose BenQ TK710STi if…

  • • You want BenQ TK710STi's edge on what light source it uses and how long the light source lasts

Choose Optoma UHD35STx if…

  • • You want Optoma UHD35STx's edge on how deep its blacks go and how close it can sit to the wall

Round by round

  1. Round 1How deep its blacks goOptoma UHD35STx wins
    BenQ TK710STi5/10

    600,000:1

    contrast ratio (fofo, w/ light dimming)

    • 600,000:1, against 1,000,000:1

    Source: benq.com ↗

    Optoma UHD35STx8/10

    1,000,000:1

    contrast ratio

    Source: optomausa.com ↗

    Optoma UHD35STx wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  2. Round 2What light source it usesBenQ TK710STi wins
    BenQ TK710STi8/10

    Laser

    light source

    Source: benq.com ↗

    Optoma UHD35STx5/10

    Lamp (240 W)

    light source

    • Lamp (240 W), against Laser

    Source: optomausa.com ↗

    BenQ TK710STi wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  3. Round 3How long the light source lastsBenQ TK710STi wins
    BenQ TK710STi8/10

    20,000 h (Normal/ECO)

    light source life

    Source: benq.com ↗

    Optoma UHD35STx5/10

    15,000 h (Dynamic)

    lamp life, dynamic mode (max)

    • 15,000 h (Dynamic), against 20,000 h (Normal/ECO)

    Source: optomausa.com ↗

    BenQ TK710STi wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  4. Round 4How close it can sit to the wallOptoma UHD35STx wins
    BenQ TK710STi5/10

    0.69~0.83

    throw ratio (short throw)

    • 0.69~0.83, against 0.5:1

    Source: benq.com ↗

    Optoma UHD35STx8/10

    0.5:1

    throw ratio (short throw)

    Source: optomausa.com ↗

    Optoma UHD35STx wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  5. Round 5Whether streaming is built inBenQ TK710STi wins
    BenQ TK710STi8/10

    Android TV (QS02 dongle incl.)

    smart tv os

    Source: benq.com ↗

    Optoma UHD35STx5/10

    needs HDMI stick

    smart tv os

    • needs HDMI stick, against Android TV (QS02 dongle incl.)

    Source: optomausa.com ↗

    BenQ TK710STi wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  6. Round 6How strong its speakers areOptoma UHD35STx wins
    BenQ TK710STi5/10

    5 W

    built-in speaker

    • 5 W, against 10 W

    Source: benq.com ↗

    Optoma UHD35STx8/10

    10 W

    built-in speaker

    Source: optomausa.com ↗

    Optoma UHD35STx wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  7. Round 7How heavy it isBenQ TK710STi wins
    BenQ TK710STi8/10

    6.8 lb

    net weight

    Source: benq.com ↗

    Optoma UHD35STx5/10

    7.72 lb

    net weight

    • 7.72 lb, against 6.8 lb

    Source: optomausa.com ↗

    BenQ TK710STi wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  8. Round 8How long the warranty lastsBenQ TK710STi wins
    BenQ TK710STi8/10

    3 years

    limited warranty

    Source: benq.com ↗

    Optoma UHD35STx5/10

    1 year

    limited warranty

    • 1 year, against 3 years

    Source: support.optomausa.com ↗

    BenQ TK710STi wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

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Overall score
7.1
Best
6.1
Price
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What light source it uses
8.0
5.0
How long the light source lasts
8.0
5.0
How close it can sit to the wall
6.5
8.0
What it costs
5.0
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How deep its blacks go
6.5
8.0
Head-to-head findings
What light source it uses
Laser
Lamp (240 W)
How long the light source lasts
20,000 h (Normal/ECO)
15,000 h (Dynamic)
How close it can sit to the wall
0.69~0.83
0.5:1
What it costs
$1,999
—
How deep its blacks go
600,000:1
1,000,000:1
How strong its speakers are
5 W
10 W
Which HDR formats it plays
—
—
How heavy it is
6.8 lb
7.72 lb
Record
Head-to-head record
2–0
0–1
Head-to-heads won
100 %
0 %
Rounds won
69 %
38 %
Pros
      Cons
      • $1,999, against $1,499.99
      • 5 W, against 10 W
      • 600,000:1, against 1,000,000:1
      • 0.69~0.83, against 0.5:1
      • Lamp (240 W), against Laser
      • 15,000 h (Dynamic), against 20,000 h (Normal/ECO)
      • needs HDMI stick, against Android TV (QS02 dongle incl.)
      • 7.72 lb, against 6.8 lb
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