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I'll get straight to the point here and let you know that if you're thinking about getting a projector, this is the one to go for if you want the most bang for your buck. I have been on the projector train for a few years now. I originally purchased an Optoma HD26 a few years back for my garage/mammal cave. When my living room TV started to go out, I decided to say goodbye to standard TV sets forever. I originally was going to go with Optoma again, but the specs for this projector and the price point beat the comparable Optoma in my budget. I have nothing bad to say about Optoma. I've had theirs running in my garage through the extreme heat and cold and it's never skipped a beat. Still runs like a champ, despite the extreme conditions, dust and smoke from my BBQ smoker.
Now, back to the TK800. This model is designed for ambient light, and I can attest to it exceeding my expectations. I can literally have my living room light on full blast and still see a good picture. Granted, when dealing with really dark shows, it's better to watch them at night for the best outcome. I do the same with a regular TV. Even though my Optoma has a "higher lumen" output, the TK800 is much brighter than my older HD26. The image is crisp and looks great.
When it comes to 4k, having a screen this big can bring out some flaws in the 4k encoding. Some shows have a snow or haze, but after doing a lot of research it has nothing to do with the projector, but rather now they create the movies. Some shows will be drastically better than others. The Apple TV and Netflix seem to present more issues than other platforms. I also got a Belkin high speed cable to help. As a side note, if you're going to stream 4k content, you'll need an internet connection cabled of at least 25 megabits per second or higher. If you don't have this speed, your picture will not stream in 4k and your image will be less than satisfying. The projector itself is amazing when given high end content to play.
Pros:
- Very bright screen. Perfect for rooms that aren't 100% free of light. Honestly, even in a basement setting I would still choose this model. It looks amazing at night too.
- Easy to setup and use. Gives you a much larger screen and less of a budget.
- They have a 3-year warranty. This is particularly important when it comes to firmware updates.
- The company does back their product.
- If you move, this is easy to box up and transport. No more worrying about breaking a 65" + screen when you move it. One slight drop or knock and it's gone. With this, no more worries.
- Less parts than a standard TV, so a lot less can go wrong.
- The built in speaker is surprisingly good. I got a sound bar to go with it, but since my room is fairly small, I haven't had the need to install it. The built in speaker is much better than I anticipated.
Cons: (Disclaimer, despite the cons I still gave this product a 5-star review)
- The only major con is that you need to ship it back to Benq for firmware updates. To everyone who bought one during the Black Friday sale, I would highly suggest making sure you have firmware version 1.0.1 and not 1.0.0. I originally purchased a refurb and it worked great. when the sale hit, I decided to get a new one for the 3-year warranty. This is where the hassle started. I bought the new one and returned the refurb. The new one had 1.0.0, which wasn't allowing HDR to work and was missing HDR10 settings in general. I had to go through 3 projectors before I could get back one with firmware version 1.0.1. This was a hassle and I became very familiar with FedEx. Despite the mishaps, Benq took care of me and I'm now up and running. I work in the tech industry, so I know firmware updates can be tricky. If the power or internet gets cut off during a firmware update, it can brick pretty much any device without an internal recovery partition. So I can see why they don't want people doing firmware updates at home, but they do cover the updates. This is another reason I mentioned the 3-year warranty. One thing I can say is that every projector I got worked perfect, the only issue was the out-of-date firmware.
Summary: Ultimately, this will be one of the most satisfying purchases you will make this year. It is great for movies and even better for gaming. The picture quality is fantastic and it works in bright rooms. This projector makes me happy and really helps me to unwind after a long stressful day. Having this large of a screen allows a deeper immersion into the content you have. Projectors are the future. They are built to last longer. The TV market is a racket right now. They know the larger their TV's get, the more potential problems can come up, which makes people keep buying new ones every few years. Either a part of the screen breaks, it get's damaged from trying to move it, or it just burns electrical parts out. This projector is amazing. I think they don't display these in most places is because it would cut the TV sales down drastically. You won't regret it. Projectors are the bidets of entertainment; you don't know what you've been missing until you try it. I don't write a lot of reviews, but this projector is worthy of a stellar review. Just click "add to cart" and do it.
| Brand Name | BenQ |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 9.26 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 13.9 x 10.7 x 5.3 inches |
| Item model number | TK800 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color Name | Bluish cayn/White |
| Special Features | Portable, 3d Ready |
| Item display height | 11 inches |
