Main trade-off
BenQ TK710
Its color coverage tops out around Rec.709 rather than the wider cinema gamuts of premium RGB-laser models.
Head-to-head
BenQ TK710 vs Epson LS11000: BenQ fits closer, Epson avoids sequential-color DLP
The short answer
Choose TK710 for a closer gaming installation. LS11000 suits a permanent theater with a long throw and a preference for simultaneous-color 3LCD.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
Fit a 120-inch picture before choosing
BenQ TK710 needs 10 to 13.1 ft from lens to screen for a 120-inch 16:9 picture. Epson Home Cinema LS11000 needs 11.8 to 24.8 ft.
What this is based on
Width = diagonal × 16 / √337. At 120 inches the width is 104.6 inches. Multiply by each documented throw endpoint and divide by 12 for feet. This excludes digital zoom, keystone, cabinet offset and lens-shift limits.
Main trade-off
Epson Home Cinema LS11000
It has no built-in streaming platform or speakers, so a source device and sound system are required.
BenQ TK710
- Choose it for
- The projector must sit closer to the screen
- A compact gaming-focused installation is enough
- Main trade-off
- Its color coverage tops out around Rec.709 rather than the wider cinema gamuts of premium RGB-laser models.
Epson Home Cinema LS11000
- Choose it for
- The mount is far back in the room
- You prefer simultaneous-color 3LCD
- Main trade-off
- It has no built-in streaming platform or speakers, so a source device and sound system are required.
About this comparison
Choose TK710 for a closer gaming installation. LS11000 suits a permanent theater with a long throw and a preference for simultaneous-color 3LCD.
A rear shelf can make Epson the only optical fit
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
The projector must sit closer to the screen
TK710 starts at 1.15 throw, while LS11000 starts farther back. Check the calculated lens distance for your screen before choosing a projector for a shallow room.
- BenQ TK710
- Better fit
- Epson Home Cinema LS11000
- Depends
The mount is far back in the room
LS11000 extends to 2.84 throw against 1.5 for TK710. A rear mount beyond BenQ's range can make Epson the only optical fit for the planned picture.
- BenQ TK710
- Depends
- Epson Home Cinema LS11000
- Better fit
I have chosen a 120-inch 16:9 screen
Use 10 to 13.1 ft for BenQ TK710 or 11.8 to 24.8 ft for Epson Home Cinema LS11000, measured from the lens. Check the cabinet and mounting clearances separately.
- BenQ TK710
- Depends
- Epson Home Cinema LS11000
- Depends
I want to stream without buying the wrong edition
The documented platform is None on BenQ TK710 and None on Epson Home Cinema LS11000. Check the exact US model and required apps, rather than a similar name or older generation.
- BenQ TK710
- Depends
- Epson Home Cinema LS11000
- Depends
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
Fit a 120-inch picture before choosing
BenQ TK710 needs 10 to 13.1 ft from lens to screen for a 120-inch 16:9 picture. Epson Home Cinema LS11000 needs 11.8 to 24.8 ft.
How we reached this conclusion
Width = diagonal × 16 / √337. At 120 inches the width is 104.6 inches. Multiply by each documented throw endpoint and divide by 12 for feet. This excludes digital zoom, keystone, cabinet offset and lens-shift limits.
Read the light ratings with their limits
BenQ TK710 lists 3200 ANSI lumens, while Epson Home Cinema LS11000 uses 2500 ISO. We do not turn different labeled standards into a brightness multiplier.
How we reached this conclusion
Exact published inputs are 3200 ANSI for BenQ TK710 and 2500 ISO for Epson Home Cinema LS11000. A percentage is shown only within the same labeled standard. Manufacturer methods, calibration and picture modes can still differ.
The permanent-theater benefit reaches beyond brightness
LS11000 combines a much longer optical range with 3LCD simultaneous color, while TK710 favors a closer single-chip DLP gaming installation.
How we reached this conclusion
LS11000 specifies 1.35 to 2.84 throw and 3LCD. TK710 specifies 1.15 to 1.5 throw and single-chip DLP.
Try your real numbers
Will either projector fit your room?
The result checks hard limits only. Preferences stay out of the calculation.
BenQ TK710
Does not fit these inputsFor a 120-inch 16:9 picture, the calculated lens range is about 10.02 to 13.07 ft. Your input is 9.50 ft.
Epson Home Cinema LS11000
Does not fit these inputsFor a 120-inch 16:9 picture, the calculated lens range is about 11.77 to 24.75 ft. Your input is 9.50 ft.
Distance is measured from the lens to the screen. The calculation uses a 16:9 image and the verified optical throw range for each exact model.
Choice A
BenQ, TK710
TK710
A bright laser DLP focused on fast console and PC play, with vertical lens shift and a compact standard-throw chassis.
- Best matched use
- Bright-room gaming value
Checked facts
- 3,200 ANSI-lumen 4K laser DLP light engine
- Specified 16.7 ms at 4K60 and 4.2 ms at 1080p240
- 1.3x optical zoom with vertical lens shift and eARC
Choice B
Epson, V11HA48020
Home Cinema LS11000
A motorized 3LCD laser projector for fixed theaters, with broad lens memory, 4K120 input and no sequential-color rainbow mechanism.
- Best matched use
- A flexible fixed theater without DLP rainbows
Checked facts
- 2,500 ISO lumens of white brightness with 2,500 IDMS lumens of color brightness
- 1.35–2.84:1 motorized 2.1x zoom with horizontal and vertical lens shift
- 3LCD imaging with 4K120 input and specified response below 20 ms
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | BenQ TK710 | Epson Home Cinema LS11000 | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optical throw ratio | 1.15 to 1.5 | 1.35 to 2.84 | Distance is measured from the lens to the screen, using the image width. |
| Lens distance for 120 inches | 10 to 13.1 ft | 11.8 to 24.8 ft | Calculated for 16:9 with optical adjustment only. Cabinet depth and cable clearance are extra. |
| Published image-size range | 30 to 300 in | 50 to 300 in | A supported maximum does not guarantee a bright picture in your room. |
| Published light output | 3200 ANSI lumens | 2500 ISO lumens | Different measurement standards and picture modes are not interchangeable. |
| Display architecture | single-chip-dlp | 3lcd | Single-chip sequential color can matter to viewers sensitive to rainbow flashes. |
| Streaming platform | None | None | Confirm the exact US edition and the apps you need before adding a separate streamer. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose BenQ TK710
- It lacks a built-in smart platform, and independent testing found only average black levels and imperfect out-of-box color.
If you choose Epson Home Cinema LS11000
- The large chassis and long throw are designed for a planned shelf or ceiling installation.
What matters in practice
How to make the call
A rear shelf can make Epson the only optical fit
LS11000 extends to 2.84 throw while TK710 stops at 1.5. A long room can therefore rule out BenQ before considering picture preferences.
Display behavior is a genuine personal constraint
Epson uses 3LCD with simultaneous color. BenQ uses single-chip DLP, so a buyer who sees sequential-color flashes should evaluate that difference carefully.
Both need a complete theater signal plan
Neither reviewed base model supplies the full streaming system. Plan HDMI sources, sound and cable routing alongside the projector rather than spending the whole budget on the chassis.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- Throw calculations use published optical ranges and a 16:9 picture. They are not a substitute for the exact installation diagram.
- Published lumens, contrast and latency do not establish a matched real-room picture-quality result.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current home projectors comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
Compared set
Only 1 of 90 models checked match every need here: “We have family movie nights in the living room”, “My shelf or ceiling mount position is fixed”, and “I want Netflix ready on day one”.
1 matching model from 90 checkedSee the checked facts and calculation notes
Match countThe count uses the current product-to-need assignments for “We have family movie nights in the living room”, “My shelf or ceiling mount position is fixed”, and “I want Netflix ready on day one”. A need with no documented match does not count.
| Product | Needs matched | Checked facts | Source records |
|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ TK710 |
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| Epson Home Cinema LS11000 |
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