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 X3100i gaming projectors: X3100i brings streaming and more vertical placement range
Quick verdict
The TK710 is the pick for a brighter laser gaming setup with fewer living-room extras. The X3100i earns its larger chassis if you want wider color, Android TV, stronger speakers and a taller vertical-shift range.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Where these two really part ways
BenQ TK710 is the better match for “I will keep some lights on while I watch”. BenQ X3100i is the better match for “I use it mainly for movies” and “I want Netflix working from day one”.
Where this comes from
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
The catch
BenQ X3100i
Most lifestyle models are far less bulky than this tall 15-pound chassis.
BenQ TK710
- Why pick it
- Rec.709 color is enough for you.
- A streamer and sound system are already in your setup.
- The catch
- Premium RGB-laser models cover the wider cinema gamuts, while this model's color coverage peaks at roughly Rec.709.
BenQ X3100i
- Why pick it
- For games and movies, wide DCI-P3 color is important to you.
- Built-in streaming and better speakers are on your wish list.
- The catch
- Most lifestyle models are far less bulky than this tall 15-pound chassis.
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What this page compares
BenQ’s value laser model against its color-focused 4LED gaming flagship, judged on latency, gamut, streaming and placement.
This one comes down to light source and color target first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
I use it mainly for movies
BenQ TK710 lists “95% Rec.709 claim” for color target, while BenQ X3100i lists “100% DCI-P3 claim”. For color target, this affects image compatibility, placement or picture quality. Compare matching standards before you call either label the winner.
- BenQ TK710
- Good
- BenQ X3100i
- Better fit
I will keep some lights on while I watch
BenQ TK710 lists “Laser phosphor” for light source, while BenQ X3100i lists “4LED”. For light source, this affects image compatibility, placement or picture quality. Compare matching standards before you call either label the winner.
- BenQ TK710
- Better fit
- BenQ X3100i
- Good
I want Netflix working from day one
BenQ TK710 lists “None included” for smart platform, while BenQ X3100i lists “Android TV dongle included”. This shapes setup and day-to-day use more than the core physical job.
- BenQ TK710
- Depends
- BenQ X3100i
- Better fit
Light source and Color target both have to work for you
BenQ TK710 lists “Laser phosphor” for light source, while BenQ X3100i lists “4LED”. For light source, this affects image compatibility, placement or picture quality. Compare matching standards before you call either label the winner. BenQ TK710 lists “95% Rec.709 claim” for color target, while BenQ X3100i lists “100% DCI-P3 claim”. For color target, this affects image compatibility, placement or picture quality. Compare matching standards before you call either label the winner.
- BenQ TK710
- Depends
- BenQ X3100i
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Where these two really part ways
BenQ TK710 is the better match for “I will keep some lights on while I watch”. BenQ X3100i is the better match for “I use it mainly for movies” and “I want Netflix working from day one”.
How we worked this out
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
These needs do not split the pair
Both meet the same 3 of the 3 needs this comparison is built around, so the choice comes down to “light source” and “color target”.
How we worked this out
Both products are checked against the same needs. The first verified differences still standing are named here.
Models that handle “Fast or competitive games are what I play” and “My console is a PS5 or Xbox Series X”
32 of the 90 home projectors checked handle both “Fast or competitive games are what I play” and “My console is a PS5 or Xbox Series X”. Both make the cut.
How we worked this out
You can reproduce the count by filtering the current category for models with a strong or useful fit on both needs.
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 X3100i
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, 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, X3100i
X3100i
This 4LED gaming projector delivers rich color with low latency, wide resolution support, Android TV and a generous vertical shift range.
- Best for
- Gaming that doesn't cost you color
Facts we checked
- 4LED light source at 3,300 ANSI-lumen, with a 100% DCI-P3 claim
- 4.2 ms at 1080p240, 8.3 ms at 1080p120 and 16.7 ms at 4K60
- Included Android TV dongle, vertical lens shift and 1.3x optical zoom
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | BenQ TK710 | BenQ X3100i | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light source | Laser phosphor | 4LED | For light source, this affects image compatibility, placement or picture quality. Compare matching standards before you call either label the winner. |
| Color target | 95% Rec.709 claim | 100% DCI-P3 claim | For color target, this affects image compatibility, placement or picture quality. Compare matching standards before you call either label the winner. |
| Smart platform | None included | Android TV dongle included | Setup and everyday use depend on it more than the core physical job does. |
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 X3100i
- In independent testing, dark-scene contrast was weaker, and 1440p input was noted as being downscaled internally.
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 27 of the 90 models checked meet every need here: “Fast or competitive games are what I play”, “My console is a PS5 or Xbox Series X”, and “I use it mainly for movies”.
27 models fit, out of 90 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Fast or competitive games are what I play”, “My console is a PS5 or Xbox Series X”, and “I use it mainly for movies”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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Ready to buy
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BenQ TK710
Rec.709 color is enough for you.
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For games and movies, wide DCI-P3 color is important to you.
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