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 ViewSonic LX700-4K compared: BenQ reaches farther, ViewSonic fits slightly closer
Quick verdict
If the projector needs a slightly closer position, choose the LX700-4K. The TK710 reaches a little farther and fits the same broad gaming class.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Confirm a 120-inch picture fits first
A 120-inch 16:9 picture takes 10 to 13.1 ft from lens to screen with the BenQ TK710 and 9.2 to 12.6 ft with the ViewSonic LX700-4K.
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
ViewSonic LX700-4K
Out-of-box color and gamma were inaccurate according to ProjectorCentral, which may steer buyers who put movies first toward a cinema model.
BenQ TK710
- Why pick it
- Your mounting point is a little farther back
- The room suits the BenQ installation features
- The catch
- Premium RGB-laser models cover the wider cinema gamuts, while this model's color coverage peaks at roughly Rec.709.
ViewSonic LX700-4K
- Why pick it
- Your table must go closer to the screen
- You care about native 1440p120 input
- The catch
- Out-of-box color and gamma were inaccurate according to ProjectorCentral, which may steer buyers who put movies first toward a cinema model.
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What this page compares
LX700-4K is the choice when the projector needs a slightly closer position, while TK710 reaches a little farther and belongs to the same broad gaming class.
Rely on the exact technical throw table
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Your mounting point is a little farther back
ViewSonic lists a 1.06 to 1.45 throw and the TK710 a 1.15 to 1.5 throw. That means the ViewSonic fits a shorter throw, while BenQ gains a small edge at the far end.
- BenQ TK710
- Better fit
- ViewSonic LX700-4K
- Depends
The table has to be nearer the screen
The LX700-4K begins at a 1.06 throw, compared with 1.15 for the TK710. For a 120-inch 16:9 picture, that trims the minimum lens distance by about nine inches.
- BenQ TK710
- Depends
- ViewSonic LX700-4K
- Better fit
I already picked a 120-inch 16:9 screen
Count from the lens and plan on 10 to 13.1 ft for the BenQ TK710 or 9.2 to 12.6 ft for the ViewSonic LX700-4K. Cabinet and mounting clearances need their own check.
- BenQ TK710
- Depends
- ViewSonic LX700-4K
- Depends
I don't want to buy the wrong edition for streaming
The documented platform is None for both the BenQ TK710 and the ViewSonic LX700-4K. Verify the exact US model and the apps you need, rather than relying on a similar name or older generation.
- BenQ TK710
- Depends
- ViewSonic LX700-4K
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Confirm a 120-inch picture fits first
A 120-inch 16:9 picture takes 10 to 13.1 ft from lens to screen with the BenQ TK710 and 9.2 to 12.6 ft with the ViewSonic LX700-4K.
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 is listed at 3200 ANSI lumens and the ViewSonic LX700-4K at 3500, putting the higher headline about 9% above the lower one. Both figures are manufacturer ratings and not matched measurements.
How we worked this out
As published, the exact inputs are 3200 ANSI for BenQ TK710 and 3500 ANSI for ViewSonic LX700-4K. A percentage is given only within the same labeled standard. Manufacturer methods, calibration and picture modes can still differ.
A shared 120Hz label can conceal a difference in resolution
A 1440p120 gaming path is documented for the LX700-4K. According to BenQ, the TK710 accepts 2K120 but downscales to 1080p, so check the console output you plan to use.
How we worked this out
In its gaming specification, ViewSonic lists 1440p120. The BenQ TK710 table explicitly labels 2K120 as downscaling to 1080p120.
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.
ViewSonic LX700-4K
Works with your numbersFor a 120-inch 16:9 picture, the calculated lens range is about 9.24 to 12.64 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
ViewSonic, LX700-4K / VS19701
LX700-4K
Tuned for very low-latency gaming at 4K60, 1440p120 and 1080p240, this laser projector is compact and high-output.
- Best for
- Competitive gaming on a big screen
Facts we checked
- The claim is 3,500 ANSI-lumen, while ProjectorCentral measured 3,091 ANSI lumens
- Support for 1440p120 and 4K60, plus a 4.2 ms mode at 1080p240
- +15% vertical lens shift, with 1.36x optical zoom
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | BenQ TK710 | ViewSonic LX700-4K | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optical throw ratio | 1.15 to 1.5 | 1.06 to 1.45 | 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 | 9.2 to 12.6 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 | 30 to 300 in | A supported maximum is no guarantee of a bright picture in your room. |
| Published light output | 3200 ANSI lumens | 3500 ANSI lumens | You cannot swap one measurement standard or picture mode for another. |
| Display architecture | single-chip-dlp | single-chip-dlp | 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 ViewSonic LX700-4K
- There's no smart OS, 4K120 input isn't supported, and the single speaker sounds thin.
Decision guide
How to decide
A slightly closer position points to LX700-4K. TK710 reaches a little farther and sits in the same broad gaming class.
Rely on the exact technical throw table
ViewSonic lists a 1.06 to 1.45 throw and the TK710 a 1.15 to 1.5 throw. That means the ViewSonic fits a shorter throw, while BenQ gains a small edge at the far end.
Look at the resolution used for high-refresh gaming
Support for 1440p120 is documented by ViewSonic, while BenQ documents a 2K120 mode that is downscaled to 1080p. A shared refresh-rate number can therefore hide a different displayed result.
Plan on a streamer for either model
Neither reviewed base model comes with a full built-in streaming platform, so put an HDMI streamer and its power connection in the installation budget.
What this page can’t tell you
- Throw figures come from published optical ranges and a 16:9 picture, and the exact installation diagram still takes precedence.
- You can't read a matched real-room picture-quality result off 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 checkedThe gap in numbers
ViewSonic LX700-4K lists 3,500 ANSI lm for listed ANSI brightness, 9% more than the 3,200 ANSI lm on BenQ TK710.
- BenQ TK710
- 3,200 ANSI lm
- ViewSonic LX700-4K
- 3,500 ANSI lm
- Models with this figure
- 36 of 90
Show 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.
How we calculatedJust ANSI-lumen figures count here. ISO ratings and maker lumen labels with no stated standard are left out. For context, 36 of 90 models publish comparable figures.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| ViewSonic LX700-4K |
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