The catch
BenQ TK710
Premium RGB-laser models cover the wider cinema gamuts, while this model's color coverage peaks at roughly Rec.709.
Side by side
Epson LS11000 vs BenQ TK710: Epson avoids sequential-color DLP, BenQ fits closer
Quick verdict
Pick the TK710 for a closer gaming installation. The LS11000 suits a permanent theater with a long throw and a preference for simultaneous-color 3LCD.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Confirm a 120-inch picture fits first
A 120-inch 16:9 picture needs 10 to 13.1 ft from lens to screen with the BenQ TK710, and 11.8 to 24.8 ft with the Epson Home Cinema LS11000.
Where this comes from
Width = diagonal × 16 / √337, which is 104.6 inches at 120 inches. Times each documented throw endpoint, divided by 12, that gives feet. Digital zoom, keystone, cabinet offset and lens-shift limits are not included.
The catch
Epson Home Cinema LS11000
You need your own source device and sound system, since there's neither a streaming platform nor speakers built in.
BenQ TK710
- Why pick it
- The projector has to be close to the screen
- A compact installation focused on gaming will do
- The catch
- Premium RGB-laser models cover the wider cinema gamuts, while this model's color coverage peaks at roughly Rec.709.
Epson Home Cinema LS11000
- Why pick it
- Your mount sits at the rear of the room
- Simultaneous-color 3LCD is your preference
- The catch
- You need your own source device and sound system, since there's neither a streaming platform nor speakers built in.
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What this page compares
For a closer gaming installation, TK710 is the choice, while LS11000 suits a permanent theater with a long throw and a preference for simultaneous-color 3LCD.
With a rear shelf, Epson may be the only optical fit
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
The projector has to be close to the screen
The TK710 starts at a 1.15 throw and the LS11000 starts farther back. Before picking a projector for a shallow room, check the calculated lens distance for your screen.
- BenQ TK710
- Better fit
- Epson Home Cinema LS11000
- Depends
Your mount sits at the rear of the room
The LS11000 reaches a 2.84 throw, while the TK710 stops at 1.5. If the rear mount sits beyond BenQ's range, Epson may be the only optical fit for the planned picture.
- BenQ TK710
- Depends
- Epson Home Cinema LS11000
- Better fit
I already picked a 120-inch 16:9 screen
From the lens, 10 to 13.1 ft is the range for the BenQ TK710 and 11.8 to 24.8 ft for the Epson Home Cinema LS11000. Check cabinet and mounting clearances separately.
- BenQ TK710
- Depends
- Epson Home Cinema LS11000
- Depends
I don't want to buy the wrong edition for streaming
None is the documented platform for both the BenQ TK710 and the Epson Home Cinema LS11000. Confirm the exact US model and the apps you need. Do not rely on a similar name or older generation.
- BenQ TK710
- Depends
- Epson Home Cinema LS11000
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Confirm a 120-inch picture fits first
A 120-inch 16:9 picture needs 10 to 13.1 ft from lens to screen with the BenQ TK710, and 11.8 to 24.8 ft with the Epson Home Cinema LS11000.
How we worked this out
Width = diagonal × 16 / √337, which is 104.6 inches at 120 inches. Times each documented throw endpoint, divided by 12, that gives feet. Digital zoom, keystone, cabinet offset and lens-shift limits are not included.
Treat the light ratings with their limits in mind
The BenQ TK710 lists 3200 ANSI lumens and the Epson Home Cinema LS11000 lists 2500 ISO. These sit under different labeled standards, so no brightness multiplier is worked out from them.
How we worked this out
The published inputs, exactly, are 3200 ANSI for BenQ TK710 and 2500 ISO for Epson Home Cinema LS11000. A percentage is shown only for the same labeled standard. Manufacturer methods, calibration and picture modes can still differ.
Brightness is not the only gain for a permanent theater
A much longer optical range and 3LCD simultaneous color come together in the LS11000. The TK710 instead suits a closer, single-chip DLP gaming installation.
How we worked this out
The LS11000 is specified at a 1.35 to 2.84 throw with 3LCD, and the TK710 at a 1.15 to 1.5 throw with single-chip DLP.
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 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.
Epson Home Cinema LS11000
Does not work with your numbersFor a 120-inch 16:9 picture, the calculated lens range is about 11.77 to 24.75 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, 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
- Value gaming in bright rooms
Facts we checked
- 4K laser DLP light engine at 3,200 ANSI-lumen
- 4.2 ms at 1080p240 and 16.7 ms at 4K60, as specified
- Vertical lens shift and eARC, with 1.3x optical zoom
Option B
Epson, V11HA48020
Home Cinema LS11000
For fixed theaters, this motorized 3LCD laser projector offers broad lens memory and 4K120 input, and it has no sequential-color rainbow mechanism.
- Best for
- A fixed theater with flexibility and no DLP rainbows
Facts we checked
- 2,500 IDMS lumens of color brightness, alongside 2,500 ISO lumens of white brightness
- Horizontal and vertical lens shift, with a motorized 2.1x zoom at 1.35–2.84:1
- 4K120 input and specified response below 20 ms, on 3LCD imaging
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | BenQ TK710 | Epson Home Cinema LS11000 | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optical throw ratio | 1.15 to 1.5 | 1.35 to 2.84 | Distance runs from the lens to the screen and is calculated from the image width. |
| Lens distance for 120 inches | 10 to 13.1 ft | 11.8 to 24.8 ft | The calculation assumes 16:9 and optical adjustment alone. Cabinet depth and cable clearance come on top. |
| Published image-size range | 30 to 300 in | 50 to 300 in | A supported maximum is no guarantee of a bright picture in your room. |
| Published light output | 3200 ANSI lumens | 2500 ISO lumens | You cannot swap one measurement standard or picture mode for another. |
| Display architecture | single-chip-dlp | 3lcd | Viewers who are sensitive to rainbow flashes may care about single-chip sequential color. |
| Streaming platform | None | None | Before you add a separate streamer, confirm the exact US edition and the apps you need. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
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.
With Epson Home Cinema LS11000
- A planned shelf or ceiling installation is what the large chassis and long throw are made for.
Decision guide
How to decide
For a closer gaming installation, pick TK710. LS11000 suits a permanent theater with a long throw and a preference for simultaneous-color 3LCD.
With a rear shelf, Epson may be the only optical fit
The LS11000 reaches a 2.84 throw, whereas the TK710 stops at 1.5. In a long room, that alone can rule out BenQ before picture preferences come into play.
Display behavior is a real personal constraint
Epson's 3LCD gives simultaneous color, while BenQ uses single-chip DLP, so a buyer who sees sequential-color flashes should weigh that difference carefully.
Both call for a full theater signal plan
A full streaming system isn't supplied with either reviewed base model. Plan HDMI sources, sound and cable routing alongside the projector instead of spending the whole budget on the chassis.
What this page can’t tell you
- Use the exact installation diagram for the final word. The throw calculations only apply published optical ranges to a 16:9 picture.
- No matched real-room picture-quality result follows from published lumens, contrast and latency.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the home projectors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 1 of the 90 models checked meet every need here: “Family movie nights happen in our living room”, “I cannot move the position of my shelf or ceiling mount”, and “I want Netflix working from day one”.
1 model fits, out of 90 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Family movie nights happen in our living room”, “I cannot move the position of my shelf or ceiling mount”, and “I want Netflix working from day one”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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