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BenQ TK700 4K HDR Gaming Projector with HDMI 2.0*2, 16ms Response Time at 4K with Enhanced Dark Visual Details, 3200 Lumens, Game Modes, 5W Chamber Speaker, for PS5 & Xbox Series

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For HDR, the TK700 supports both HDR10 and HLG. When using the HDR10 discs in our 4K viewing tests, it offered two color mode choices: HDR10 and HDR Game. For my tests, I chose HDR10 for its obviously better contrast. Colors were acceptably accurate, and shadow detail held nicely. I didn't notice any obvious improvement in picture quality compared with viewing the same scenes in their SDR versions, but the image quality was at least as good with HDR, which isn't true for all projectors. As with most models that have HDR support, the TK700 offers a setting—labeled HDR Brightness in this case— which you'll need to adjust for your room brightness, and possibly from one video source to the next, to find the best setting.

Two other things surprised me. One is that the TK700 has onboard sound and that it’s actually sound worth using. There’s no stereo separation, which is going to be an issue in many action games, but there’s plenty of volume and what’s there sounds decent, with a strong low end and respectable detail. I happily played Destiny 2 and Elden Ring without plugging in headphones or a soundbar and had disgruntled family members demanding that I turn the volume down.

The BenQ TK700 is a great all-rounder that shines for big-screen gaming

Users who are looking for an affordable, well-performing projector capable of taking advantage of the newest current-generation gaming consoles but have always been on the fence about projection gaming will be glad to know that this is a very suitable solution—assuming you can work around or live with some of the TK700's limitations. There aren’t any specific gaming modes here, but the BenQ W1800 can run PC and console games at 1080p with a refresh rate of 120Hz or 240Hz. And while it’s no match for the UHD38 or TK700 on this ground, it’s still great for a spot of Destiny 2 or Elden Ring when you’ve finished watching films. You will need an external sound system, though. While the 5W internal speaker can get loud enough for casual viewing, the sound’s a little too flat and boxy for anything more. Calibrated image settings from any third-party do not account for the significant potential for sample-to-sample variation, nor the different screen sizes and materials, lighting, lamp usage, or other environmental factors that can affect image quality. Projectors should always be calibrated in the user's own space and tuned for the expected viewing conditions. However, the settings provided here may be a helpful starting point for some. Always record your current settings before making adjustments so you can return to them as desired. Refer to the Performance section for some context for each calibration. SDR

Designed for the fastest gaming response, the BenQ TK700 brings cinematic gaming, without compromise. Brightness Uniformity. The TK700 projecting a 100-inch diagonal image resulted in measured brightness uniformity of 75% while in wide angle zoom, and 80% in telephoto zoom. The brightest portion of the screen was the middle bottom sector, and the dimmest the top left. The difference in brightness on a full white screen was not noticeable, nor was it noticeable in viewing of normal content. It’s the colours that swing it for the W1800, though. Not only did this projector slightly exceed Rec.709 in testing but colour accuracy is fantastic by projector standards, with an average Delta E of 2.89. Its only serious rival here is the Viewsonic X10-4K and that’s slightly more expensive.The TK700 comes with a wide range of preset modes to make the most of your projector. Featuring 3D, Bright, Cinema, Game, HDR, HDR Game, HDR10, HLG, Living Room and Sport preset modes with unique settings for each mode, it’s easy to tailor the projector to your ideal setting. Additionally, the TK700 includes one 5W chamber speaker that utilizes treVolo and Bongiovi DPS technology, which optimizes the audio signal in an attempt to add depth and immersion to the sound. This is available in the included Cinema, Music, Game, Sports, and User presets. I found the speaker suitable for some content such as watching YouTube or something of the like, however it was not really suitable for movies and an external audio solution is highly recommended such as a soundbar or AVR and speakers. The second is that the high brightness levels make the TK700 usable in daytime. Sure, you lose some contrast, making it hard to make much out in the murkier dungeons of Elden Ring, but otherwise all is fine. What’s more, the projector is still usable in the Smart Eco setting, which doubles the Normal lamp life of 4,000 hours without reducing the brightness levels to a daft extent. Regardless of your preferred mode for movies and video, Game mode is the obvious choice for gaming, both for the better shadow detail—the faster you can see what's happening in the shadows, the faster you can react to it—and for its state-of-the-art short lag times for projectors. My Bodnar meter timed the input lag for 4K 60Hz input at 17.0 milliseconds (ms). For 1080p, the lag was 16.9ms at 60Hz, 8.5ms at 120Hz, and 4.3ms at 240Hz. Rivals have the W1800 beaten when it comes to HDR, brightness and contrast, then, but you’ll struggle to find another 4K projector at this price that delivers a more natural, cinematic image.

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