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BenQ continues its tradition of high-quality, high-value compact projectors with the TK700STi Gaming Projector. It packs a 4K DLP into a small, chassis with a sharp short-throw lens and responsive performance for gaming and video.

The BenQ TK700STi is a compact DLP 4K projector with the chops for movies and games. As a movie machine, it sports Ultra HD resolution, HDR, and an Android TV interface. Gamers will enjoy its snappy response, zero motion blur, and 240 Hz refresh rate. A high-quality short-throw lens means easy setup and you can enjoy the sound from a built-in five-watt chambered speaker.

My typical projector reviews focus on theater applications. Will a projector be good for movies and TV? But gaming is a serious pastime in many media rooms and BenQ has created the TK700STi to meet the need for a high-performance display. Fast frame rates are important for smooth on-screen motion and quick response to control inputs. Running this projector at 240Hz is an other-worldly experience.

The first thing I did after setting it up was to try a few of my favorite first-person games. The quality of motion and near-zero input lag was something I could perceive even though my gaming skills are average at best. 240fps is seriously fast and once you’ve played on a display of this caliber, you won’t want to go back to a 60Hz computer monitor or TV.

The TK700STi has all the tools necessary for good video as well. In addition to BenQ’s usual suite of calibration controls, it accepts HDR10, HDG, and 3D formats. XPR technology delivers a sharp Ultra HD image through a high-quality lens with manual zoom and focus controls.

The compact chassis can be set up on a coffee table or hung from the ceiling. Android TV is included in the box with a stick that plugs into a dedicated HDMI port in the back. It’s controlled via Bluetooth from the TK700STi’s remote.

This is an impressive package so far, and I’ve barely scratched the surface. Look here for my full review coming very soon.

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Chris Eberle

Chris' passion for audio began when he took up playing the bassoon at age 12. During his third year at the New England Conservatory of Music, he won a position with the West Point Band where he served for 26 years as principal bassoonist. He retired from the Army in 2013 and is now writing full time and performing as a freelance musician in Central Florida. As an avid movie lover, Chris was unable to turn away the 50-inch Samsung DLP TV that arrived at his door one day, thus launching him irrevocably into an obsession with home theater. Dissatisfied with the image quality of his new acquisition, Chris trained with the Imaging Science Foundation in 2006 and became a professional display calibrator. His ultimate theater desires were realized when he completed construction of a dedicated cinema/listening room in his home. Chris is extremely fortunate that his need for quality audio and video is shared and supported by his wife of over 25 years. In his spare time he enjoys riding his recumbent trike at least 100 miles per week, trying out new restaurants, going to theme parks and spending as much time as possible watching movies and listening to music. Chris enjoys bringing his observations and discoveries about every kind of home theater product to as many curious and well-informed readers as possible. He is proud to be a part of the Team and hopes to help everyone enjoy their AV experiences to the fullest.