BenQ TK700STi vs XGIMI HORIZON Ultra

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Updated Jan 16, 2026 03:36 PM

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Native Resolution Pixel Shift 4k

Imaging Technology DLP

Light Source Lamp

Native Resolution Pixel Shift 4k

Imaging Technology DLP

Light Source LED + Laser

Our Verdict

BenQ TK700STi

XGIMI HORIZON Ultra

The XGIMI HORIZON Ultra offers better image quality than the BenQ TK700STi, but the BenQ is a short-throw projector, so you can place it closer to the wall or screen. The BenQ is also better for gamers, as it can project both 4k @ 60Hz and 1080p @ 240Hz, while the XGIMI is limited to up to 4k @ 60Hz. Still, the XGIMI is brighter, has a wider color gamut, and is more accurate than the other projector.

Variants

TK700STi (White)

HORIZON Ultra (Misty Gold)

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White

TK700STi

Misty Gold

HORIZON Ultra

White

TK700STi

Misty Gold

HORIZON Ultra

White

TK700STi

Misty Gold

HORIZON Ultra

White

TK700STi

BenQ

Misty Gold

HORIZON Ultra

White

TK700STi

Misty Gold

HORIZON Ultra

XGIMI

Main Differences for

Movies

Threshold

0.10

Movies

6.8

7.2

Brightness

7.1

8.0

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

6.1

7.8

Native Contrast

6.5

5.8

Full Comparison

Movies

6.8

7.2

Gaming

7.7

6.7

Brightness

7.1

8.0

Contrast

6.5

5.8

Picture Quality

Brightness

7.1

8.0

Brightness Measurement Picture

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output

1,129 lm

1,380 lm

Color Light Output

792 lm

1,398 lm

Brightness Uniformity

88%

98%

Screen Brightness

130 cd/m²

159 cd/m²

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Native Contrast

6.5

5.8

APL Native Contrast

Preview Graph

0.1% APL Native Contrast

631 : 1

441 : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast

635 : 1

443 : 1

1% APL Native Contrast

631 : 1

441 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast

596 : 1

423 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast

556 : 1

403 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast

521 : 1

386 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast

458 : 1

351 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast

347 : 1

289 : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

645 : 1

449 : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

645 : 1

448 : 1

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Color Gamut

7.2

7.7

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy

94.81%

93.93%

Rec. 709 uv

95.64%

93.00%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy

50.39%

68.56%

Rec. 2020 uv

56.02%

70.96%

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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

6.1

7.8

Pre White Balance Picture

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture

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White Balance dE

2.80

3.39

Color dE

6.50

2.00

Gamma

2.16

2.14

Color Temperature

6,208 K

6,172 K

Picture Mode

Cinema

High Color Accuracy

Color Temp Setting

Normal

High Color Accuracy

Gamma Setting

2.2

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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

6.9

7.8

Post White Balance Picture

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture

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White Balance dE

3.03

3.39

Color dE

4.37

2.00

Gamma

2.18

2.14

Color Temperature

6,370 K

6,172 K

White Balance Calibration

2 point

Color Calibration

Yes

Picture Mode

Cinema

High Color Accuracy

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Design

Imaging

Style Picture

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Imaging Technology

DLP

Light Source

Lamp

LED + Laser

Spectral Power Distribution

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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra Spectral Power Distribution

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Optics

Optical Zoom

Manual

Motorized

Focus

Manual Focus

Auto Focus

Keystone

Manual Keystone

Auto Keystone

Aspect Ratio

16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio

0.90

1.20

Maximum Throw Ratio

1.08

1.50

Horizontal Lens Shift

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift

N/A

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Portability

6.0

5.5

Dimension Picture

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Height

4.3" (10.8 cm)

6.7" (17.0 cm)

Width

12.3" (31.2 cm)

8.8" (22.4 cm)

Depth

9.6" (24.3 cm)

10.4" (26.5 cm)

Weight

7.0 lbs (3.2 kg)

11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)

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Noise

5.4

8.2

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video

Noise @ Maximum Brightness

60.8dBA

45.9dBA

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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity

Inputs Picture

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HDMI

3 (3x HDMI 2.0)

2 (2x 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

100Mbps

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Supported Resolutions

9.6

7.3

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

60 Hz

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Variable Refresh Rate

VRR

Input Lag

7.8

6.1

4k @ 60Hz

18.1

25.4

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

31.2

156.7

4k @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

17.6

26.0

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

34.3

156.4

1080p @ 120Hz

8.1

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

4.9

26.0

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HDR Format Support

HDR10

Yes

HDR10+

Dolby Vision

Yes

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

2.0

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

Yes

ARC: DTS 5.1

Yes

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Yes

Optical: DTS 5.1

Yes

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3D

3D Support

Yes

Features

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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White

TK700STi

Misty Gold

HORIZON Ultra

White

TK700STi

Misty Gold

HORIZON Ultra

White

TK700STi

Misty Gold

HORIZON Ultra

White

TK700STi

BenQ

Misty Gold

HORIZON Ultra

White

TK700STi