BenQ TK850 Ultra HD DLP Projector Preview

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BenQ brings an update to its high-output value-oriented DLP projector stable with the TK850.

Putting out a claimed 3000 lumens it delivers Ultra HD resolution and HDR to multi-use media rooms. I’ve just received a sample for review and I’m looking forward to putting it through its paces.

The TK850 is the brighter cousin to the HT3550 I reviewed last Fall. It brings the same Ultra HD resolution and HDR as that projector but leaves out the expanded color gamut in favor of higher light output. In my tests, I measured roughly double the available brightness for both SDR and HDR signals; that’s quite a lot. The TK850 also includes 3D and its high brightness makes that a winning proposition. 3D is best enjoyed on a bright display and this is one of the best 3D projectors I’ve seen in a while.

Though it uses the same 245-watt lamp as the HT3550, the TK850’s color wheel is a four-segment RGBW design. This transmits far more light and by eliminating the filter used for DCI-P3 color, it puts nearly 270 nits onto my Stewart Filmscreen in HDR mode. That, coupled with DLP’s inherent sharpness and high motion resolution, makes for some killer HDR. I watched a few clips from Spears & Munsil’s UHD Benchmark and was very impressed.

Look for my full review coming soon to this space!

See the full review for the BenQ TK850 Ultra HD DLP Projector

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.