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
BenQ TK710 vs BenQ TK710STi: TK710 adds vertical lens shift, STi fits closer
Quick verdict
If you need a large picture from a short distance, the TK710STi is the choice. The TK710 is for a mount farther back, or for when vertical lens shift would help line up the image. Published brightness and main gaming response figures are tied between them, so the lens should decide this purchase.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
On a 120-inch screen, placement falls into two separate bands
Placement for the TK710STi is about 6.0–7.2 feet, and for the TK710 about 10.0–13.1 feet. If the lens is fixed at eight feet, it lands outside both optical bands.
Where this comes from
At 120 inches, a 16:9 image measures 104.6 inches across. Take that width times each throw-ratio endpoint, then divide by 12 to convert to feet. Digital zoom and keystone are not factored in.
The catch
BenQ TK710STi
Without optical lens shift, even the short throw requires a shelf or mount that's centered.
BenQ TK710
- Why pick it
- Roughly 10 to 13 feet separate the lens from your 120-inch screen.
- A fixed installation is where you want vertical lens shift.
- The catch
- Premium RGB-laser models cover the wider cinema gamuts, while this model's color coverage peaks at roughly Rec.709.
BenQ TK710STi
- Why pick it
- The lens is roughly 6 to 7 feet from your 120-inch screen.
- The included Android TV streaming device appeals to you.
- The catch
- Without optical lens shift, even the short throw requires a shelf or mount that's centered.
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What this page compares
BenQ TK710 and TK710STi compared on the distance your screen requires, lens adjustment, streaming and gaming, with a 120-inch room-fit example to make the choice clear.
What the short-throw lens gives you is more freedom in where the projector goes. Published brightness is no higher and the 4K60 response is no faster.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Lens at a 6.5-foot position for a 120-inch picture
Of the two, only the STi's optical range reaches this position.
- BenQ TK710
- Not suitable
- BenQ TK710STi
- Better fit
Rear mount at an 11-foot distance for a 120-inch picture
From the back of the room, the standard TK710 gets to this size optically.
- BenQ TK710
- Better fit
- BenQ TK710STi
- Not suitable
Ceiling mounting calls for optical height adjustment
The TK710 lists vertical lens shift. The STi does not.
- BenQ TK710
- Better fit
- BenQ TK710STi
- Caution
Go by the published 4K60 gaming response
In the matching input mode, both list 16.7 ms.
- BenQ TK710
- Similar
- BenQ TK710STi
- Similar
In practice
Differences you will notice
On a 120-inch screen, placement falls into two separate bands
Placement for the TK710STi is about 6.0–7.2 feet, and for the TK710 about 10.0–13.1 feet. If the lens is fixed at eight feet, it lands outside both optical bands.
How we worked this out
At 120 inches, a 16:9 image measures 104.6 inches across. Take that width times each throw-ratio endpoint, then divide by 12 to convert to feet. Digital zoom and keystone are not factored in.
It sits 40% closer at the shortest setting
Compare the wide ends of the two lenses and the STi needs 40% less throw distance for the same picture width. That makes it easier to keep the projector ahead of your seating, though body depth and cable space still count.
How we worked this out
1 minus 0.69 divided by 1.15 comes to 0.40. It covers lens-to-screen distance and nothing else.
The price gap is not explained by gaming specs
Each lists 16.7 ms at 4K60 and 4.2 ms at 1080p240. Settle on the lens that works first, and the streaming bundle after that.
How we worked this out
In BenQ's exact specification tables, these latency values are given for the same input formats. They are the manufacturer's claims rather than independent measurements.
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.
BenQ TK710STi
Does not work with your numbersFor a 120-inch 16:9 picture, the calculated lens range is about 6.01 to 7.23 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
BenQ, TK710STi
TK710STi
This short-throw variant of the TK710 offers the same laser brightness and low-latency modes from a spot much nearer the screen.
- Best for
- Console and PC gaming with a short throw
Facts we checked
- Laser 4K DLP light engine at 3,200 ANSI-lumen
- 1.2x optical zoom, with a 0.69–0.83:1 throw ratio
- Included Android TV, with 4.2 ms at 1080p240 and 16.7 ms at 4K60
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | BenQ TK710 | BenQ TK710STi | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throw ratio | 1.15–1.50:1 | 0.69–0.83:1 | Much less distance between lens and screen is needed with the STi. |
| 120-inch optical distance | 10.0–13.1 ft | 6.0–7.2 ft | No single mounting distance works for both at this picture size. |
| Optical zoom | 1.3x | 1.2x | Around its longer throw, the standard model has more adjustment range. |
| Vertical lens shift | +10% | No lens shift listed | On the TK710 you can adjust height optically instead of falling back on keystone. |
| Streaming | External device required | Android TV device included | Factor in the extra streamer when you compare complete packages. |
| Brightness and 4K60 response | 3,200 ANSI lumens, 16.7 ms | 3,200 ANSI lumens, 16.7 ms | The published specs give no way to tell the pair apart. |
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 BenQ TK710STi
- Color is built around Rec.709, which covers less than RGB-laser and cinema-first wide-gamut models.
Decision guide
How to decide
Start by measuring from the lens to the screen, ahead of any feature comparison. Each of these two lenses is meant for a different spot in the room.
Where you mount it can decide the choice
A shelf behind the sofa and a coffee table in front of it are very different starting points. Start with the picture size you want, then check the distance range that matches. If you buy the wrong lens and shrink the picture digitally, you end up paying for pixels you no longer use.
Square up the image at the source
Vertical lens shift on the TK710 helps when the mount can't sit at the ideal height. With the short-throw model, pay closer attention to its fixed optical offset. Aim either unit straight at the screen before you resort to digital corrections, particularly for gaming and small text.
Plan the budget for the rest of the setup
An Android TV device comes with the TK710STi, while the TK710 needs a separate streaming source unless you already have one. Either can take a console over HDMI. Before treating the projector alone as the complete system, check how many sources you need and how sound will get to your speakers.
What this page can’t tell you
- Distance figures assume a flat 16:9 screen, with the image sized optically and not shrunk digitally.
- A manufacturer's latency figure holds only for the input format and operating mode it states.
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 3 of the 90 models checked meet every need here: “It will live in a bedroom or small apartment”, “My console is a PS5 or Xbox Series X”, and “It will stay up on a ceiling mount”.
3 models fit, out of 90 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “It will live in a bedroom or small apartment”, “My console is a PS5 or Xbox Series X”, and “It will stay up on a ceiling mount”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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BenQ TK710
Roughly 10 to 13 feet separate the lens from your 120-inch screen.
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The lens is roughly 6 to 7 feet from your 120-inch screen.
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