{"id":125381,"date":"2024-02-04T04:10:26","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T04:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=125381"},"modified":"2024-07-25T13:27:57","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T13:27:57","slug":"benq-tk850-review-true-home-theater-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/projector\/benq-tk850-review-true-home-theater-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"BenQ TK850 : True home theater experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BenQ\u00a0focuses its products on the needs that any user may have.\u00a0This time we will talk about a projector that has surprised us by the tremendous quality it offers.\u00a0We refer more specifically to the\u00a0BenQ TK850\u00a0which is considered one of the best options this year to enjoy home theater.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously from now on we must mention that its cost is quite high, in fact, it\u00a0currently reaches 1,600 euros\u00a0, so, before thinking about acquiring it we must know in detail its positive and negative points.\u00a0In order not to end up making a wrong purchase or otherwise wait for an offer for this model.<\/p>\n<h2>Design<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_76061\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-76061 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/B2.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-76061\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We have a totally new design that stands out for its elegance and perfect combination of colors<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Its design has enchanted us, since it offers us a totally new appearance that\u00a0from the first eye contact takes us into an elegance little seen in this type of product\u00a0.\u00a0As if that were not enough, it has bright colors that combine perfectly with any decoration that is in the furniture or room where it is used.<\/p>\n<p>Its shape also helps a lot to achieve an even deeper presence, the front part properly places the logo to highlight more the main thing that ends up being the lens.\u00a0At the top, a clean style is maintained\u00a0that only offers us small buttons for faster control of the projector.<\/p>\n<p>These have a good touch, although we recommend using the remote control.\u00a0The sides add some vents for ventilation and in the back we will find the different connectors that are available.\u00a0These present a good placement that does not affect the design at all.\u00a0In addition,\u00a0its construction is with quality materials\u00a0.<\/p>\n<h3>Connectivity<\/h3>\n<p>Connectivity is not going to present a major problem either and we are going to receive incredible options that will allow us to fully exploit the capabilities of this projector.\u00a0We started with the integration of two\u00a0HDMI\u00a0inputs\u00a0that facilitate the connection with different devices, the good thing is that it presents an acceptable stability.\u00a0We also have a\u00a0USB Type A 3.0\u00a0port\u00a0that, unlike the classic\u00a02.0,\u00a0offers us a better transfer.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, this version reaches a speed of up to 5 Gbit \/ s that if we do the conversion is approximately 10 times faster than USB 2.0.\u00a0We have other physical connectors that can be of great help, for example, its\u00a0audio output\u00a0(3.5mm minijack) and another output (S \/ PDIF).\u00a0It also has an\u00a0RS232\u00a0port\u00a0and two\u00a0IR receivers\u00a0both on the front and on the top.\u00a0Our only regret is the non-inclusion of a VGA input.<\/p>\n<h3>Projection quality<\/h3>\n<p>We arrive at the true strength of the\u00a0BenQ TK850\u00a0that offers us one of the most spectacular projections that we can observe.\u00a0First, we have a\u00a04K resolution (3840 \u00d7 2160)\u00a0that is also accompanied by\u00a08.3 million pixels\u00a0, which allows minimizing blurry images for a visual experience full of details and realism.<\/p>\n<p>To make this work great, it has a 4K Premium glass lens architecture, that is, the highest quality glass is used for a totally vivid and unparalleled projection.\u00a0Another valuable detail is that this model gives us an authentic HDR display\u00a0, so we get that the environment where we are is fully illuminated.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BenQ-TK850.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-125382\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BenQ-TK850-1080x608.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BenQ-TK850-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BenQ-TK850-711x400.jpg 711w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BenQ-TK850-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BenQ-TK850-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BenQ-TK850-217x122.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BenQ-TK850-694x390.jpg 694w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BenQ-TK850.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It also has HDR-PRO technology that turns out to be exclusive for this firm and that gives us a better 4K viewing experience.\u00a0With this we will enjoy a greater range of contrast that translates into better details in very dark areas.\u00a0It obviously supports HDR10\u00a0and\u00a0HLG\u00a0formats\u00a0for greater enjoyment\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>As if that were not enough, there are other functions that will give us an even higher experience, for example,\u00a0Motion Enhancer\u00a0seeks to eliminate lagging images, shaky reproduction and blurred shadows for sharper results.\u00a0The\u00a0way sport\u00a0improves the image with realistic skin tones, blues and greens better balanced.<\/p>\n<h3>Sound<\/h3>\n<p>Unlike other models, this one if you seek to give us a more complete audio experience that matches what is offered in its projection quality.\u00a0We are going to have two camera speakers that reach a total power of 10W\u00a0.\u00a0At first glance we can think that it is still little and is not enough for more demanding movies and video games.<\/p>\n<p>However, we are offered an improved sound to hear everything more clearly,\u00a0especially the dialogues that are always the most affected\u00a0.\u00a0With this we realize that it can be enough audio for concerts, games and watching cinematic content.\u00a0In any case, there is always the option of purchasing an inexpensive sound bar.<\/p>\n<p>We should mention that the\u00a0BenQ TK850\u00a0has other functions that make its overall performance even more useful.\u00a0For example, it\u00a0gives us a perfect alignment thanks to its keystone correction\u00a0that allows you to project perfectly aligned images from many places in the same room without losing quality.<\/p>\n<p>Another function that can help us a lot is its Zoom with focus that will maintain the same projection quality regardless of whether we have activated this feature.\u00a0In other words, you will see some images that maintain a visually almost perfect focus from corner to corner.\u00a0This ends up being very helpful in any content\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>There is also a USB media reader that can work without cables.\u00a0This option allows users to easily project video\u00a0,\u00a0audio\u00a0and\u00a0image\u00a0content\u00a0from removable discs without cables for high speed transmission.\u00a0Finally, mention that the firmware update turns out to be quite simple through USB.<\/p>\n<h2>BenQ TK850: Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wpsm-one-half wpsm-column-first\">\n<div class=\"wpsm_pros\">\n<div class=\"title_pros\">PROS:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Sleek and modern design<\/li>\n<li>Includes USB 3.0<\/li>\n<li>Good connectivity<\/li>\n<li>Superb projection quality<\/li>\n<li>Offers different enhancement technologies<\/li>\n<li>Good sound<\/li>\n<li>Variety of functions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpsm-one-half wpsm-column-last\">\n<div class=\"wpsm_cons\">\n<div class=\"title_cons\">CONS:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Price<\/li>\n<li>Does not offer wireless options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Specifications<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wpsm-table wpsm-table-black\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\"><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Make model<\/td>\n<td>BenQ TK850<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Projection system<\/td>\n<td>DLP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Resolution<\/td>\n<td>4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Resolution support<\/td>\n<td>VGA (640 x 480) to 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Brightness (ANSI lumens)<\/td>\n<td>3,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Native aspect ratio<\/td>\n<td>Native 16: 9 (6 selectable aspect ratios)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Light source<\/td>\n<td>Lamp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Light source power<\/td>\n<td>245 W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Light source life (normal &#8211; economical &#8211; SmartEco)<\/td>\n<td>4,000 hours &#8211; 10,000 hours &#8211; 15,000 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Throw ratio<\/td>\n<td>1.13 &#8211; 1.47 (100 \u2033 to 8.2ft \/ 2.5m)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Zoom ratio<\/td>\n<td>1.3X<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Picture modes<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Bright<\/li>\n<li>Waiting room<\/li>\n<li>Movie theater<\/li>\n<li>sports<\/li>\n<li>Be quiet<\/li>\n<li>3D<\/li>\n<li>HDR \/ HLG<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sound<\/td>\n<td>Speaker: Camera Speaker 5W x 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Connectivity<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>HDMI<\/li>\n<li>USB Type A<\/li>\n<li>USB Type mini B<\/li>\n<li>Audio output (2ch audio only supported)<\/li>\n<li>RS232<\/li>\n<li>IR receiver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Projector Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth)<\/td>\n<td>127 x 380 x 263 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight<\/td>\n<td>4.2 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BenQ\u00a0focuses its products on the needs that any user may have.\u00a0This time we will talk about a projector that has surprised us by the tremendous quality it offers.\u00a0We refer more specifically to the\u00a0BenQ TK850\u00a0which is considered one of the best options this year to enjoy home theater. 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