The catch
BenQ TK705i
Higher-refresh capability is still unconfirmed for it. Go with TK710 when its documented 1080p/240 mode is required.
Side by side
BenQ TK705i vs BenQ TK710: 710 keeps high-refresh 1080p, 705i favors 4K60
Quick verdict
The TK705i is the one for a simple Google TV and 4K/60 console setup, particularly when it sits closer to the screen. The TK710 is the one if 1080p high-refresh gaming or a rear mount farther back matters more. A faster published 4K/60 response on the TK705i does not bring the high-refresh formats the TK710 has.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
A single shelf can flip the gaming recommendation
For 120 inches at nine feet, TK705i fits and TK710 does not. At twelve feet the result flips. Measure from the lens before calling either one the universal gaming winner.
Where this comes from
BenQ TK705i: 1.0 to 1.3 gives 8.72 to 11.33 ft. BenQ TK710: 1.15 to 1.5 gives 10.02 to 13.07 ft.
The catch
BenQ TK710
A farther minimum placement and external streaming equipment are both needed.
BenQ TK705i
- Why pick it
- From a shelf nine feet back, you need a 120-inch picture
- You play games at 4K/60
- The catch
- Higher-refresh capability is still unconfirmed for it. Go with TK710 when its documented 1080p/240 mode is required.
BenQ TK710
- Why pick it
- A compatible PC will drive 1080p high-refresh gaming
- Your rear lens position is twelve to thirteen feet from a 120-inch screen
- The catch
- A farther minimum placement and external streaming equipment are both needed.
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What this page compares
Console gaming and streaming with the BenQ TK705i or TK710? Compare a nine-foot shelf, 4K/60 response, 1080p high refresh and the extra streaming hardware.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A 120-inch screen with the lens at nine feet
The position is covered optically by TK705i.
- BenQ TK705i
- Better fit
- BenQ TK710
- Not suitable
A 120-inch screen with the lens at twelve feet
Optically, TK710 covers the position.
- BenQ TK705i
- Not suitable
- BenQ TK710
- Better fit
A gaming PC compatible with 1080p/240
This mode is positively documented for TK710. Because TK705i scan ranges conflict, its exact higher-refresh support is unconfirmed.
- BenQ TK705i
- Caution
- BenQ TK710
- Better fit
4K/60 console and streaming, keeping extras to a minimum
Lower published latency in this format comes with Google TV on TK705i.
- BenQ TK705i
- Better fit
- BenQ TK710
- Good
In practice
Differences you will notice
A single shelf can flip the gaming recommendation
For 120 inches at nine feet, TK705i fits and TK710 does not. At twelve feet the result flips. Measure from the lens before calling either one the universal gaming winner.
How we worked this out
BenQ TK705i: 1.0 to 1.3 gives 8.72 to 11.33 ft. BenQ TK710: 1.15 to 1.5 gives 10.02 to 13.07 ft.
Fast 4K/60 and high-refresh gaming are different things
At 4K/60, TK705i’s published 5 ms response is the lower one. TK710 positively documents a 1080p/240 mode, and higher-refresh support on TK705i is still unconfirmed. So a console game capped at 60 and a high-frame-rate PC game can point to different choices.
How we worked this out
BenQ TK705i: 5 ms at 4K/60. The US page lists 23 to 60 Hz, while the manual lists a 23 to 120 Hz scan range and timing tables only up to 60 Hz. Higher-refresh support remains unconfirmed. BenQ TK710: 16.7 ms at 4K/60 and 4.2 ms at 1080p/240.
Streaming built in means less equipment around the sofa
Google TV is included in TK705i. TK710 needs a separate source, with its own power connection and an HDMI socket. When the projector sits on a small table that children or pets use, having fewer external pieces is a practical convenience. Mains cables still need a safe route.
How we worked this out
BenQ TK705i: Built-in Google TV. BenQ TK710: External streaming device required.
Plug in your numbers
Will either projector work in your room?
This checks hard limits only. Personal preferences are left out of the math.
BenQ TK705i
Check this one yourselfWe do not have a complete verified lens range for this exact model.
BenQ TK710
Does not work with your numbersFor a 120-inch 16:9 picture, the calculated lens range is about 10.02 to 13.07 ft. You entered 9.50 ft.
Measure distance from the lens to the screen. The math assumes a 16:9 picture and uses the verified throw range for each exact model.
Option A
BenQ, TK705i
TK705i
Aimed at a shared living-room movie and console setup, this compact Google TV projector has optical zoom and a low-lag 4K/60 mode.
- Best for
- From a shelf nine feet back, you need a 120-inch picture
Facts we checked
- 120-inch placement: About 8.7 to 11.3 ft
- 4K/60 latency: 5 ms, published
- High-refresh formats: Higher-refresh support unconfirmed
- Streaming: Built-in Google TV
Option B
BenQ, TK710
TK710
This bright laser DLP is aimed at fast console and PC play. It has vertical lens shift and a compact standard-throw body.
- Best for
- A compatible PC will drive 1080p high-refresh gaming
Facts we checked
- 120-inch placement: About 10.0 to 13.1 ft
- 4K/60 latency: 16.7 ms, published
- High-refresh formats: 1080p/240 with 4.2 ms published latency
- Streaming: External streamer required
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | BenQ TK705i | BenQ TK710 | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120-inch placement | About 8.7 to 11.3 ft | About 10.0 to 13.1 ft | The optical ranges overlap only in part. |
| 4K/60 latency | 5 ms, published | 16.7 ms, published | This exact format is the one the lower figure applies to. |
| High-refresh formats | Higher-refresh support unconfirmed | 1080p/240 with 4.2 ms published latency | Buying constraints for latency and refresh rate are separate. |
| Streaming | Built-in Google TV | External streamer required | An input is taken up by the separate device, which also needs power. |
| Light engine | 4LED, 3,000 ANSI lumens | Laser, 3,200 ANSI lumens | Routine lamp replacement is avoided on both. The gap in ratings is small. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With BenQ TK705i
- Without a built-in battery, you can't use it outdoors away from an outlet.
With BenQ TK710
- No smart platform is built in. Independent testing also found black levels that were merely average and out-of-box color that wasn't perfect.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
From a shelf nine feet back, you need a 120-inch picture
Go with BenQ TK705i. You play games at 4K/60
A compatible PC will drive 1080p high-refresh gaming
Go with BenQ TK710. Your rear lens position is twelve to thirteen feet from a 120-inch screen
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the home projectors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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From a shelf nine feet back, you need a 120-inch picture
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