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BenQ TK800M Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£920Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:3000Throw ratio:1.5-1.65:1Lamp life:4000 hours

BenQ TK800M Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

BenQ TK800M
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best projectors on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

90%

6.7

Technical score

10%

8.6

User score

â–²Better than 64% of projectors
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

5.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 53%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

7.9

Image Quality

22%

6.2

Projection & Lens

12%

6.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.8

Audio & Features

8%

5.5

Connectivity

6%

4.3

Design & Power

â–²Better than 60%
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 81%
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Best rankings
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What owners say about the BenQ TK800M

Based on 30 owners sharing their experience in online comments

60%positive13%mixed27%negative

Owners most often praise the sharp, impressive picture, while fan noise and limited zoom are the clearest frustrations.

What owners dislike

  • The fan is audible during quiet scenes and can be annoying, though loud movie audio usually covers it.3
  • Zoom range is limited, so a small room or a large screen may need the projector placed much farther back.3
  • PC gaming results vary; some owners see tearing or locked 30Hz refresh on Windows 11 and roll back to Windows 10 to fix it.3
  • Some owners report a blue halo around bright objects on dark backgrounds, a grey border around the image, and a zoom and focus wheel mix-up.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of projector BenQ TK800M

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components:

42%

7.9

Image Quality

22%

6.2

Projection & Lens

12%

6.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.8

Audio & Features

8%

5.5

Connectivity

6%

4.3

Design & Power

6.7
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 63% of models
Popularity:
BenQ TK800M has a popularity score of 6.7 points, which is higher than 62.6% of projectors.
6.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

5.7

Price

6.5
ANSI lumens
3,000
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 64.2% of projectors and equal to 9.1% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
10,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 10000:1, higher than 44% of projectors and equal to 6.8% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% of projectors.
Uses XPR pixel-shifting for 4K output.
Output Resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 26.1% of projectors.
Via XPR pixel shifting.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.5-1.65:1
Min throw distance
1 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1 m, shorter than 51.4% of projectors and equal to 7.4% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.9% of projectors and equal to 37.9% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.1
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.1, narrower than 86.1% of projectors and equal to 12.2% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
51 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 51 ms, higher than 79.6% of projectors and equal to 1.3% of projectors.
At 1080P/60Hz.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not support ALLM. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% of projectors.
Different HDMI ports use 2 and 1.4.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 47.7% of projectors and equal to 40.1% of projectors.
Different HDMI ports reach 18 and 10.2 Gbps.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45% of projectors and equal to 47.7% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not support Wi-Fi. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 35.2% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
Infrared remote included.
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Light source type
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 67.1% of projectors and equal to 33% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
no
This projector does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
4,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 4,000 hours, longer than 77.2% of projectors and equal to 9.9% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
10,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 10,000 hours, longer than 66.3% of projectors and equal to 7.8% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
330 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 330 W of power, more than 77.3% of projectors and equal to 2.3% of projectors.
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BenQ TK800M vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Via XPR pixel shifting.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 36.4% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,000 vs 2,200
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 7.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average projector
    BenQ TK800M has a higher user score than the average projector (8.59 vs 8.000).
    8.59 vs 8
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Via XPR pixel shifting.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • 36.4% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,000 vs 2,200
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 53.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • 24 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (51 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/60Hz.
    51 ms vs 27 ms
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 0.2 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.1 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.1 vs 1.3
  • 16,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 3 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (33 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    33 dB vs 30 dB
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (96% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    96% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 0.2 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.1 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.1 vs 1.3
  • 24 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (51 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/60Hz.
    51 ms vs 27 ms
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • 50% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (5 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    5 W vs 10 W
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • 16,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 3 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (33 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    33 dB vs 30 dB
  • 95 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (330 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    330 W vs 235 W
  • 10,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (10,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    10,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 1 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (29 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    29 dB vs 28 dB
  • 35.5% heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (4.2 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    4.2 kg vs 3.1 kg

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Inflewence's Interest
≈ estimated
06/04/2022
Long-term use · about two months of home viewing
Verdict
BenQ TK800M is a good budget 4K projector, but expect to adjust settings for different content.
9.0
In Depth Tech Reviews
≈ estimated
16/06/2020
Hands-on review · picture, menu, heat and sound checks
Verdict
BenQ TK800M is a good overall experience with no major complaints; its drawbacks are minor for everyday use.
9.0
b00bytrap
≈ estimated
13/03/2020
Long-term test · one month of daily use
Verdict
BenQ TK800M has left me very pleased after replacing an OLED TV, though fan noise and HDR limits remain.
9.0
Chris Majestic
≈ estimated
22/11/2019
Hands-on review · picture, colour, gaming and HDR
Verdict
BenQ TK800M is a strong 4K contender, with a sharper image, better colour and a reduced light border.
9.0
Hamood's Reviews & Tips
≈ estimated
09/10/2019
Hands-on review · gaming tests and home theatre setup
Verdict
BenQ TK800M is recommended for gaming and home theatre use, with only minor drawbacks, such as slow startup.
9.0
Screen Bandits
≈ estimated
02/10/2019
Hands-on review · sports, movies and streaming tests
Verdict
BenQ TK800M is worth it for a 4K HDR setup, with a cinema-like picture and bright sports; the speaker is modest.
8.0
UravgIndian Vlogger
≈ estimated
08/02/2021
Unboxing · first look and sample image output
Verdict
BenQ TK800M performs very well in a short sample test, according to the creator.
8.0
xyberKnight
≈ estimated
21/12/2020
Unboxing · build, remote and packaging impressions
Verdict
BenQ TK800M makes a good first impression with a solid build and thoughtful remote, though performance is yet to be tested.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

techaeris.com
13/05/2020
Hands-on review · Sports projector
Verdict
The BenQ TK800M is a bright 4K projector with football and sport modes for sports fans, but it needs a deep room and lacks lens shift.
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techgadgetscanada.com
13/09/2022
Summary of the review
BenQ TK800M 4K HDR video projector review
audioguru.com
16/11/2022
Hands-on review · Home entertainment
Verdict
The BenQ TK800M is a bright, vivid 4K projector that suits movie fans, though its 40+ ms lag rules out serious competitive gaming.
monitornerds.com
08/08/2019
Review · Compact 4K HDR projector
Verdict
The BenQ TK800M is a compact, bright 4K HDR projector for movies and sports, though its 46 ms lag makes it less suited to fast shooters.
gottabemobile.com
21/10/2019
Review · Sports and 4K movies
Verdict
The BenQ TK800M suits football fans and 4K HDR movie watchers, but it needs a dark room, and sport mode needs HDR switched off.
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verbraucherschutz.de
01/11/2019
Summary of the review
Review: BenQ TK800M Projector - Verbraucherschutz.de
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mondoprojos.fr
28/05/2019
Lab test · Home cinema projector
Verdict
The BenQ TK800M is bright enough for large 4K HDR images, but weak blacks and factory colors mean it needs calibrating.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about BenQ TK800M

  • High brightness (3,000 lumens) making it suitable for rooms with ambient light
  • Sharp 4K UHD image quality with HDR10 and HLG support
  • Dedicated picture and sound modes optimized specifically for sports (Football and Sport modes)
  • Decent input lag for casual gaming (measured around 48-50ms)
  • Affordable price point for an entry-level 4K projector
  • Effective 1080p content upscaling with sharp results
  • Lightweight and relatively portable design

What customers don't like about BenQ TK800M

  • Weak black levels and poor shadow detail, especially in dark rooms
  • Lack of vertical or horizontal lens shift makes physical placement restrictive
  • Noticeable fan noise and color wheel whir, even in Eco mode
  • Potential for 'rainbow effect' due to the single-chip DLP color wheel
  • Relatively long throw distance requiring significant space for large images
  • Only one of the two HDMI ports supports 4K HDR (HDCP 2.2)
  • Internal 5W speaker is lacking in bass and overall quality
  • Noticeable 'light border' artifact around the edge of the projected image

Verdict

The BenQ TK800M is a true 4K UHD home entertainment projector that delivers 8.3 million distinct pixels at 3840 x 2160 resolution, featuring a high brightness of 3,000 ANSI lumens and a 10,000:1 contrast ratio. It is specifically designed for bright rooms and sports fans, incorporating a specialized RGBW color wheel that covers 96% of the Rec.709 color gamut along with dedicated Football and Sport modes for enhanced visual clarity and motion. Key pros include its exceptional HDR10 and HLG support for vivid imagery, low input lag (approximately 48ms) suitable for casual gaming, and a durable lamp offering up to 15,000 hours of life in LampSave mode. However, notable cons include the lack of vertical or horizontal lens shift, which can make setup less flexible, limited black level performance in dark room environments, and a built-in 5W speaker that often lacks sufficient bass for a full cinematic experience.

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