BenQ HT3550 vs TK700STi

Tested using Methodology v0.11

Updated Dec 16, 2025 02:03 PM

Native Resolution Pixel Shift 4k

Imaging Technology DLP

Light Source Lamp

Native Resolution Pixel Shift 4k

Imaging Technology DLP

Light Source Lamp

Our Verdict

BenQ HT3550

BenQ TK700STi

The BenQ HT3550 and BenQ TK700STi are meant for different uses: the HT3550 is primarily for home theater, while the TK700STi is a gaming projector. Still, the TK700STi is no slouch for watching movies due to its satisfactory contrast and decent brightness, although the BenQ matches it for contrast. However, the HT3550 is significantly more colorful and much more accurate than the other projector post-calibration, making it the better choice for color aficionados.

Variants

HT3550 (White)

TK700STi (White)

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Notice: Two or more of the products being compared have been tested with different test methodologies. Some of the results aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our projectors test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Movies

6.9

6.8

Color Gamut

8.7

7.2

Contrast

7.1

6.5

Brightness

6.8

7.1

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

5.1

6.1

Full Comparison

Movies

6.9

6.8

Gaming

7.7

Brightness

7.1

Contrast

6.5

Picture Quality

Brightness

6.8

7.1

Brightness Measurement Picture

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BenQ TK700STi Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output

856 lm

1,129 lm

Color Light Output

677 lm

792 lm

Brightness Uniformity

95%

88%

Screen Brightness

92 cd/m²

130 cd/m²

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Native Contrast

7.1

6.5

APL Native Contrast

Preview Graph

0.1% APL Native Contrast

631 : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast

635 : 1

1% APL Native Contrast

670 : 1

631 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast

507 : 1

596 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast

389 : 1

556 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast

313 : 1

521 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast

223 : 1

458 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast

117 : 1

347 : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

645 : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

645 : 1

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Color Gamut

8.7

7.2

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

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Rec. 709 xy

95.45%

94.81%

Rec. 709 uv

96.69%

95.64%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

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Rec. 2020 xy

73.61%

50.39%

Rec. 2020 uv

86.89%

56.02%

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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

5.1

6.1

Pre White Balance Picture

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture

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Pre Color Picture

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White Balance dE

5.73

2.80

Color dE

4.44

6.50

Gamma

1.70

2.16

Color Temperature

7,280 K

6,208 K

Picture Mode

Cinema

Color Temp Setting

Normal

Gamma Setting

2.2

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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

8.2

6.9

Post White Balance Picture

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BenQ TK700STi Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture

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Post Color Picture

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White Balance dE

1.74

3.03

Color dE

2.98

4.37

Gamma

2.15

2.18

Color Temperature

6,429 K

6,370 K

White Balance Calibration

2 point

Color Calibration

Yes

Picture Mode

Cinema

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Design

Imaging

Style Picture

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Imaging Technology

DLP

Light Source

Lamp

Resolution

Pixel Shift 4k

Spectral Power Distribution

Aspect Ratio

16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio

1.13

0.90

Maximum Throw Ratio

1.47

1.08

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Optics

Optical Zoom

Manual

Focus

Manual Focus

Keystone

Manual Keystone

Aspect Ratio

16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio

1.13

0.90

Maximum Throw Ratio

1.47

1.08

Horizontal Lens Shift

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift

N/A

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Portability

5.0

6.0

Dimension Picture

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Height

5.1" (12.9 cm)

4.3" (10.8 cm)

Width

14.8" (37.7 cm)

12.3" (31.2 cm)

Depth

10.2" (26.0 cm)

9.6" (24.3 cm)

Weight

9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

7.0 lbs (3.2 kg)

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Noise

5.4

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video

Noise @ Maximum Brightness

60.8dBA

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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity

Inputs Picture

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HDMI

3 (3x HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

No HDMI 2.1

USB Data Ports

Audio Out 3.5mm

Digital Optical Audio Out

Wi-Fi

Yes

Ethernet Speed

No Ethernet

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Supported Resolutions

9.6

Native Resolution

Pixel Shift 4k

4k @ 60Hz

Yes

4k @ 120Hz

1440p @ 60Hz

Scaled (Forced)

1440p @ 120Hz

1080p @ 60Hz

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz

Yes

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

240 Hz

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Variable Refresh Rate

VRR

Input Lag

7.8

4k @ 60Hz

18.1

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

31.2

4k @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

17.6

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

34.3

1080p @ 120Hz

8.1

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

4.9

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HDR Format Support

HDR10

Yes

HDR10+

Dolby Vision

HLG

Yes

Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC

Yes (eARC)

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

Yes

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Yes

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

Yes

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

Yes

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

Yes

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

Yes

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

7.1

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

Yes

ARC: DTS 5.1

Yes

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Optical: DTS 5.1

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3D

3D Support

Yes

Features

Inputs & Connectivity

Inputs Picture

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HDMI

ARC/eARC

Yes (eARC)

Wi-Fi

Yes

USB Data Ports

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Smart Features & Sound

Smart OS

Android

Cast Capable

Yes

Speaker(s)

Yes

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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