Experts recommend BenQ TK850 more than Optoma UHD35
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer BenQ TK850 over Optoma UHD35, but both Projectors have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, BenQ TK850 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 TK850 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | N/A | $1865 |  BenQ TK850 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 TK850 as #2
Rank Projector Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 BenQ TK850 The best projector for affordable 4K quality and for sports... ... ... 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 TK850 outranks Optoma UHD35. This is not to say that Optoma UHD35 is a bad option. Like BenQ TK850, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither BenQ TK850 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 [15]
Total expert reviews: 15
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by Stuff.tv | 100 |
| Average score based on 15 reviews | 85 |
| Lowest score by projectorcentral.com | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
80
The BenQ TK850 is a seriously bright HDR projector
The BenQ TK850 is a stunning example of a 4K HDR projector with the brightness to do its picture justice. You’ll have to make do without many smart features but, if that’s not an issue, you should have little reason not to enjoy what the TK850 offers.
+ pros
- So, so bright
- Excellent HDR
- Sports Mode
- cons
- No streaming apps
- No Dolby Vision or HDR10+
- Minimal video noise
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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:
- TRUE 4K UHD RESOLUTION: 3840 × 2160 or 8.3 million Individual Pixels give incredible clarity and crisply defined details. NOT double HD or 2K like other manufacturers
- PROJECTOR-OPTIMIZED HDR-PRO(HDR10/HLG): HDR-PRO supercharged by Dynamic Iris with exclusive enhanced contrast and HDR brightness for realistic, detailed images
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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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