I'll get straight to the point here and let you know that if you're thinking about getting a projector, this is the one to go for if you want the most bang for your buck. I have been on the projector train for a few years now. I originally purchased an Optoma HD26 a few years back for my garage/mammal cave. When my living room TV started to go out, I decided to say goodbye to standard TV sets forever. I originally was going to go with Optoma again, but the specs for this projector and the price point beat the comparable Optoma in my budget. I have nothing bad to say about Optoma. I've had theirs running in my garage through the extreme heat and cold and it's never skipped a beat. Still runs like a champ, despite the extreme conditions, dust and smoke from my BBQ smoker.
Now, back to the TK800. This model is designed for ambient light, and I can attest to it exceeding my expectations. I can literally have my living room light on full blast and still see a good picture. Granted, when dealing with really dark shows, it's better to watch them at night for the best outcome. I do the same with a regular TV. Even though my Optoma has a "higher lumen" output, the TK800 is much brighter than my older HD26. The image is crisp and looks great.
When it comes to 4k, having a screen this big can bring out some flaws in the 4k encoding. Some shows have a snow or haze, but after doing a lot of research it has nothing to do with the projector, but rather now they create the movies. Some shows will be drastically better than others. The Apple TV and Netflix seem to present more issues than other platforms. I also got a Belkin high speed cable to help. As a side note, if you're going to stream 4k content, you'll need an internet connection cabled of at least 25 megabits per second or higher. If you don't have this speed, your picture will not stream in 4k and your image will be less than satisfying. The projector itself is amazing when given high end content to play.
Pros:
- Very bright screen. Perfect for rooms that aren't 100% free of light. Honestly, even in a basement setting I would still choose this model. It looks amazing at night too.
- Easy to setup and use. Gives you a much larger screen and less of a budget.
- They have a 3-year warranty. This is particularly important when it comes to firmware updates.
- The company does back their product.
- If you move, this is easy to box up and transport. No more worrying about breaking a 65" + screen when you move it. One slight drop or knock and it's gone. With this, no more worries.
- Less parts than a standard TV, so a lot less can go wrong.
- The built in speaker is surprisingly good. I got a sound bar to go with it, but since my room is fairly small, I haven't had the need to install it. The built in speaker is much better than I anticipated.
Cons: (Disclaimer, despite the cons I still gave this product a 5-star review)
- The only major con is that you need to ship it back to Benq for firmware updates. To everyone who bought one during the Black Friday sale, I would highly suggest making sure you have firmware version 1.0.1 and not 1.0.0. I originally purchased a refurb and it worked great. when the sale hit, I decided to get a new one for the 3-year warranty. This is where the hassle started. I bought the new one and returned the refurb. The new one had 1.0.0, which wasn't allowing HDR to work and was missing HDR10 settings in general. I had to go through 3 projectors before I could get back one with firmware version 1.0.1. This was a hassle and I became very familiar with FedEx. Despite the mishaps, Benq took care of me and I'm now up and running. I work in the tech industry, so I know firmware updates can be tricky. If the power or internet gets cut off during a firmware update, it can brick pretty much any device without an internal recovery partition. So I can see why they don't want people doing firmware updates at home, but they do cover the updates. This is another reason I mentioned the 3-year warranty. One thing I can say is that every projector I got worked perfect, the only issue was the out-of-date firmware.
Summary: Ultimately, this will be one of the most satisfying purchases you will make this year. It is great for movies and even better for gaming. The picture quality is fantastic and it works in bright rooms. This projector makes me happy and really helps me to unwind after a long stressful day. Having this large of a screen allows a deeper immersion into the content you have. Projectors are the future. They are built to last longer. The TV market is a racket right now. They know the larger their TV's get, the more potential problems can come up, which makes people keep buying new ones every few years. Either a part of the screen breaks, it get's damaged from trying to move it, or it just burns electrical parts out. This projector is amazing. I think they don't display these in most places is because it would cut the TV sales down drastically. You won't regret it. Projectors are the bidets of entertainment; you don't know what you've been missing until you try it. I don't write a lot of reviews, but this projector is worthy of a stellar review. Just click "add to cart" and do it.
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| Price | — | $490.00 | $99.99 | $899.99 | -35% $169.98 Typical: $259.99 | -23% $499.99 List: $649.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Monday, May 13 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 |
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| hardware interface | usb, vga, d sub | — | bluetooth 5 | usb, hdmi | hdmi, usb, 3 5 mm audio | hdmi, usb2.0, 3 5 mm audio, bluetooth 5 |
| display resolution | VGA (640 x 480) to UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2160 | 1980 x 1080 | 4k Supported |
| brightness | 3000 | 14300 | — | 3200 | 600 | 500 ANSI |
| native resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| image contrast ratio | 10000:1 | 16000:1 | — | 12000:1 | — | 20000:1 |
| max throw distance | 1 feet | — | 4 meters | 1.65 feet | 12 feet | 30.5 feet |
From the manufacturer
BenQ TK800 Home Entertainment Projector
Stunning 4K Quality by BenQ
The TK800 is the second true 4K 3840x2160 UHD resolution projector to launch from BenQ in 2018 following the poplar 2,200-lumen HT2550. Like the HT2550, the TK800 produces stunningly lifelike video with 8.3 million distinct pixels and using projector-optimized HDR to enhance brightness and contrast, all with one-step image optimization and automatic HDR natural color rendition.
The HT2550 and TK800 projectors use 0.47” single-DMD-chip DLP technology. With four times the resolution of Full HD 1080p, the projectors’ pure, 4K-optimized optical systems produce ultimate image precision at home.
Key Features
- True 4K UHD
- 8.3 Million Pixels
- 3000 ANSI Lumens
- HDR10 Support
- 4K Color Wheel
- Vertical Keystone
- Dual HDMI Ports
- 10,000 Hour Lamp Life*
Theater-Like Image Quality
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4K UHD True 8.3 Million Pixel PerfectionThe TK800 comes fully loaded with true UHD 4K resolution, 3000 lumens of brightness and projection-optimized HDR for stunning 4K image quality. |
HDR10 for Uncompromising EntertainmentThe TK800’s HDR performance offers greater brightness, contrast range and image optimization in a single step, bringing out every detail in 4K video content for superior enjoyment. |
Picture Modes Optimize the Viewing ExperienceChoose from five customized picture modes, including Football, Sport, Bright, Vivid TV and Cinema Mode. |
Fast Setup with Hassle-Free Installation
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Simple & Convenient DesignTK800’s lightweight design and sleek, compact profile accentuates beautiful aesthetics as well as intuitive functionality and versatile design. |
Auto Vertical KeystoneCountering the trapezoid effect when the projector must be placed off-center, the vertical keystone function adjusts the image for a professionally squared image. |
1.2X Zoom1.2X zoom maximizes available space with a range of throw distances for diverse mounting and placement options, easily turning any space into a home cinema without the hassle of complicated installation. |
Long Lamp Life*Eco Mode further extends projector lamp life, minimizing lamp replacements and maintenance for an overall lower cost of ownership. *Lamp life results will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage. |
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| Price | — | $1,200.00 | $1,170.00 | — |
| Ideal Environment | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) for living room | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) for living room | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) for theater room | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) for theater room |
| Color Gamut | 92% Rec. 709 | 96% Rec. 709 | 95% DCI-P3 - 100% Rec. 709 | 96% Rec. 709 |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10/HLG | HDR-PRO™(HDR10/HLG/HDR brightness) | HDR10 |
| Contrast Ratio | 10,000:1 | 10,000:1 | 30,000:1 (w/ Dynamic Iris) | 10,000:1 |
| Brightness | 3000 ANSI Lumens | 3000 ANSI Lumens | 2000 ANSI Lumens | 2200 ANSI Lumens |
| Zoom | 1.2x | 1.1x | 1.3x | 1.2x |
| Lens Shift | N/A | N/A | Vertical: +10% | N/A |
| Throw Ratio | 1.47 - 1.76 (100"@10.67ft) | 1.50 - 1.65 (100"@10.89 ft) | 1.13 - 1.47(100"@8.2ft) | 1.47 - 1.76 (100"@10.67ft) |
| S/PDIF Audio Out | ✓ | |||
| HDMI | x1 HDMI 2.0 HDCP2.2 x1 HDMI 1.4a HDCP1.4 | x1 HDMI 2.0 HDCP2.2 x1 HDMI 1.4a HDCP1.4 | X2 HDMI 2.0b HDCP2.2 | x1 HDMI 2.0 HDCP2.2 x1 HDMI 1.4a HDCP1.4 |
Reviews with images
Excellent 4K projector when it starts
I was in the market for a 4K projector within my budget range ($1200 or below) and while prices have certainly been dropping it was still rare to find a well-reviewed projector of this type at the time of purchase (nearly a year ago). But BenQ produced this 50s styled projector in my price zone so I took a chance on it, and it delivers for the most part.I’ll leave the heavy duty technical reviews for others, as there are many excellent reviews available online, but I will say that as a projector with a picture designed to be seen even in brighter lighting conditions that the picture is often too bright, giving movies a more blown-out high contrast look than is usually necessary. To compensate I usually select the more muted ‘cinema’ mode to offset the overt brightness provided by the high lumen output of this model.The picture is excellent and I’ve really no complaints as this has taken over the family cinema, and all but put my otherwise excellent Sony Bravia into early retirement. However, almost from the time I bought this projector it has been very flaky about when it wants to start up.More often than I am comfortable with, pressing the green ‘on’ button on the remote switches the blinking status light on the unit itself to green, but that’s often where it ends. It just blinks green and then never comes on, even after waiting 5-10 minutes. On a good day it’ll start up within a minute of pressing the remote, but especially recently I’ve had to manually unplug it, and then retry, which is super frustrating since I have it mounted on a custom stand for projectors.Just today I even got a weird ‘freeze’ image that I wasn’t sure if it was my blu-ray player or the projector. Turns out it was the projector. For what it’s worth I always shut the unit down as instructed by BenQ (press off twice on the remote to initiate shutdown and cooldown mode).I’m not gonna lie: I really hope projectors of the future are more reliable than this, or maybe I just have to try a different brand. Because now that I’ve got a taste for the big cinema experience at home it’s going to be hard to go back to even a 60” HDTV. But depending on my living situation in upcoming years if the reliability of projectors remains similar to this, it would definitely give me pause.
