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 ViewSonic LX700-4K: ViewSonic fits slightly closer, BenQ reaches farther
The short answer
Choose LX700-4K when the projector needs a slightly closer position. TK710 reaches a little farther and suits the same broad gaming class.
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. ViewSonic LX700-4K needs 9.2 to 12.6 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
ViewSonic LX700-4K
ProjectorCentral found inaccurate out-of-box color and gamma, so movie-first buyers may prefer a cinema model.
BenQ TK710
- Choose it for
- The mounting point sits a little farther back
- The BenQ installation features suit the room
- Main trade-off
- Its color coverage tops out around Rec.709 rather than the wider cinema gamuts of premium RGB-laser models.
ViewSonic LX700-4K
- Choose it for
- The table must sit closer to the screen
- Native 1440p120 input is important
- Main trade-off
- ProjectorCentral found inaccurate out-of-box color and gamma, so movie-first buyers may prefer a cinema model.
About this comparison
Choose LX700-4K when the projector needs a slightly closer position. TK710 reaches a little farther and suits the same broad gaming class.
Use the exact technical throw table
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
The mounting point sits a little farther back
ViewSonic lists 1.06 to 1.45 throw, while TK710 uses 1.15 to 1.5. The ViewSonic can fit a shorter throw, and BenQ has a small advantage at the far end.
- BenQ TK710
- Better fit
- ViewSonic LX700-4K
- Depends
The table must sit closer to the screen
LX700-4K starts at 1.06 throw against 1.15 for TK710. At a 120-inch 16:9 picture, that cuts the minimum lens distance by about nine inches.
- BenQ TK710
- Depends
- ViewSonic LX700-4K
- Better fit
I have chosen a 120-inch 16:9 screen
Use 10 to 13.1 ft for BenQ TK710 or 9.2 to 12.6 ft for ViewSonic LX700-4K, measured from the lens. Check the cabinet and mounting clearances separately.
- BenQ TK710
- Depends
- ViewSonic LX700-4K
- Depends
I want to stream without buying the wrong edition
The documented platform is None on BenQ TK710 and None on ViewSonic LX700-4K. Check the exact US model and required apps, rather than a similar name or older generation.
- BenQ TK710
- Depends
- ViewSonic LX700-4K
- 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. ViewSonic LX700-4K needs 9.2 to 12.6 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 and ViewSonic LX700-4K 3500. The higher headline is about 9% above the lower one. These are manufacturer ratings, not matched measurements.
How we reached this conclusion
Exact published inputs are 3200 ANSI for BenQ TK710 and 3500 ANSI for ViewSonic LX700-4K. A percentage is shown only within the same labeled standard. Manufacturer methods, calibration and picture modes can still differ.
The same 120Hz label can hide a resolution difference
LX700-4K documents a 1440p120 gaming path. TK710 accepts 2K120 while downscaling to 1080p according to BenQ, so check the console output you intend to use.
How we reached this conclusion
ViewSonic lists 1440p120 in its gaming specification. BenQ TK710 table explicitly labels 2K120 downscaling to 1080p120.
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.
ViewSonic LX700-4K
Fits these inputsFor a 120-inch 16:9 picture, the calculated lens range is about 9.24 to 12.64 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
ViewSonic, LX700-4K / VS19701
LX700-4K
A compact high-output laser projector tuned for very low-latency 4K60, 1440p120 and 1080p240 gaming.
- Best matched use
- Competitive play on a large screen
Checked facts
- 3,500 ANSI-lumen claim. ProjectorCentral measured 3,091 ANSI lumens
- 4.2 ms mode at 1080p240 plus support for 1440p120 and 4K60
- 1.36x optical zoom with +15% vertical lens shift
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | BenQ TK710 | ViewSonic LX700-4K | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optical throw ratio | 1.15 to 1.5 | 1.06 to 1.45 | Distance is measured from the lens to the screen, using the image width. |
| Lens distance for 120 inches | 10 to 13.1 ft | 9.2 to 12.6 ft | Calculated for 16:9 with optical adjustment only. Cabinet depth and cable clearance are extra. |
| Published image-size range | 30 to 300 in | 30 to 300 in | A supported maximum does not guarantee a bright picture in your room. |
| Published light output | 3200 ANSI lumens | 3500 ANSI lumens | Different measurement standards and picture modes are not interchangeable. |
| Display architecture | single-chip-dlp | single-chip-dlp | 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 ViewSonic LX700-4K
- It has no smart OS, cannot accept 4K120, and its single speaker sounds thin.
What matters in practice
How to make the call
Use the exact technical throw table
ViewSonic lists 1.06 to 1.45 throw, while TK710 uses 1.15 to 1.5. The ViewSonic can fit a shorter throw, and BenQ has a small advantage at the far end.
Check the resolution used for high-refresh gaming
ViewSonic documents 1440p120 support. BenQ documents a 2K120 mode downscaled to 1080p. A shared refresh-rate number can therefore hide a different displayed result.
Plan a streamer for either model
Neither reviewed base model has a full built-in streaming platform. Include an HDMI streamer and its power connection in the installation budget.
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 checkedMeasured difference
ViewSonic LX700-4K lists 3,500 ANSI lm for published ANSI brightness, 9% above BenQ TK710 at 3,200 ANSI lm.
- BenQ TK710
- 3,200 ANSI lm
- ViewSonic LX700-4K
- 3,500 ANSI lm
- Comparable models
- 36 of 90
See 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.
Calculation noteOnly ANSI-lumen figures are included. ISO and unqualified manufacturer lumen labels are excluded. 36 of 90 models have comparable published figures for context.
| Product | Needs matched | Checked facts | Source records |
|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ TK710 |
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| ViewSonic LX700-4K |
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BenQ TK710
The mounting point sits a little farther back
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