Experts recommend BenQ TK700STi more than Optoma UHD35
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer BenQ TK700STi over Optoma UHD35, but both Projectors have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, BenQ TK700STi received 1 recommendation: from T3 (1 Jan 2025). Optoma UHD35 was also endorsed 1 times: by Forbes (6 Sep 2022). However, experts generally ranked Optoma UHD35 lower than BenQ TK700STi in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Projector | CNET  | T3  | PCMag  | WIRED  | What Hi-Fi  | The Strategist  | The Verge  | Forbes  | Digital Trends  | TechRadar  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | N/A | $1891 |  BenQ TK700STi The BenQ TK700STi projector offers impressive image quality, vibrant colors, and a range of connectivity options, making it suitable for home theater setups, gaming, and presentations. | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 29 | N/A | $1117 |  Optoma UHD35 The Optoma UHD35 projector is highly regarded for its 4K resolution, sharp image quality, good color accuracy, versatile throw ratio, and suitability for different lighting conditions, making it a top choice for home theater setups and ambient-light viewing. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 1 Jan 2025 T3 ranked BenQ TK700STi as #3
Rank Projector Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 6 BenQ TK700STi The best projector for 4K gaming... ... ... Source: www.t3.com - On 6 Sep 2022 Forbes ranked Optoma UHD35 as #3
Rank Projector Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 9 Optoma UHD35 Best Gaming Projector... ... ... Source: www.forbes.com
After counting and adding up the 78 expert endorsements of the January rankings, BenQ TK700STi outranks Optoma UHD35. This is not to say that Optoma UHD35 is a bad option. Like BenQ TK700STi, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither BenQ TK700STi nor Optoma UHD35 were recommended by key experts who publish Video Projectors recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Projector | CNET | T3 | PCMag | WIRED | What Hi-Fi | The Strategist | The Verge | Forbes | Digital Trends | TechRadar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 The Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 is a highly praised home theater projector that offers exceptional image quality, brightness, and connectivity options, making it a top choice for movie enthusiasts and gamers. | - | - | 1 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| 2 | - | $3199 |  Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma The Hisense PX1-PRO TriChroma projector offers high image quality, accurate colors, and sufficient brightness, making it a versatile option for home theater, gaming, and multimedia presentations. | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $3990 |  Epson Home Cinema LS11000 The Epson Home Cinema LS11000 projector is highly praised for its impressive image quality, light performance, and connectivity options, making it a top choice for home theater enthusiasts and professionals. | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 4 | - | $1899 | 
BenQ TK860i The BenQ TK860i projector is highly praised for its exceptional image quality, brightness, color accuracy, and flexibility in placement, making it a top choice for various use cases. | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [23]
Total expert reviews: 23
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 14
| Highest score by TechRadar | 90 |
| Average score based on 23 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by PCMag |
70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
70
BenQ TK700STi Review
The BenQ TK700STi is a 4K HDR gaming projector that offers low input lag and high resolution, making it suitable for gamers. It also performs well for watching movies and videos, especially in ambient light, and includes an Android TV dongle for streaming.
+ pros
- The BenQ TK700STi has 4K resolution and HDR support, making it suitable for gaming, watching movies, and video in ambient light.
- It has a short lag time for 60Hz input, making it a good choice for gaming.
- It includes an Android TV 9.0 dongle for streaming, providing additional convenience.
- It offers good out-of-box color accuracy and picture modes for different types of games.
- It is lightweight and portable, making it easy to carry to different locations.
- cons
- The input lag at 16.66 milliseconds is considered long by today's standards for serious gamers.
- The projector is prone to rainbow artifacts, which can be bothersome for some viewers.
- The black level in HDR mode is slightly higher, resulting in less visual impact in darker scenes.
- The projector's brightness may not be sufficient for larger screens or well-lit rooms.
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Expert reviews [12]
Total expert reviews: 12
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 11
| Highest score by CNET | 80 |
| Average score based on 12 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by CNET | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
80
The Optoma UHD35 projector is a budget-friendly 4K projector that offers excellent picture quality and sharpness. While it has some limitations like mediocre contrast ratio and limited zoom, it is still a great choice for those looking for a 4K projector without breaking the bank.
+ pros
- Bright with excellent sharpness: The Optoma UHD35 projector offers a bright and sharp image quality, allowing for a vibrant and detailed viewing experience.
- Accurate color: The projector delivers accurate colors, ensuring that the visuals are realistic and true to life.
- Costs only slightly more than 1080p competitors: Despite being a 4K projector, the UHD35 is priced only slightly higher than many 1080p projectors, making it a cost-effective option for those seeking 4K resolution.
- cons
- Mediocre contrast ratio: The UHD35 has a mediocre contrast ratio, which affects the depth and punchiness of the image.
- Limited zoom and no lens shift: The projector lacks lens shift and has a limited zoom range, which may limit its placement options and flexibility.
- HDR picture quality is not great: While the HDR picture quality has improved compared to its predecessor, it still falls short of expectations and may not deliver the full HDR experience.
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From Seller:
- TK700 vs TK700STi: TK700STi possesses short-throw capabilities able to project at shorter distances (100"at 6.5ft) and also has an Android TV Dongle. TK700 utilizes standard throw (100" at 8.2ft).
- 4K LOW LATENCY: Low latency 16ms at 4K/60Hz low input lag, Game Mode/Game Sound Mode to fine-tune audio and images. One of our Best Gaming projectors.
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From Seller:
- TRUE 4K ULTRA HD: Experience high-quality home cinema feel with 4K Ultra HD with 8.3 million distinct addressable on-screen pixels
- LAG-FREE GAMING: Ultra-fast 240Hz gaming for blur-free visuals and unparalleled smoothness––combined with Enhanced Gaming Mode to produce a 4.2ms response time at 1080p, 16ms at 4K UHD, for the lowest input lag on a 4K projector
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