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Jun 7, 2021 6:26 AM

BenQ TK800M 3000 Lumens 4K UHD Home Theater Projector w/ HDR & HLG

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B&H Photo Video has BenQ TK800M 3000 Lumens 4K UHD Home Theater Projector w/ HDR & HLG on sale for $949. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member trooper1414 for finding this deal.

Best Buy has BenQ TK800M 3000 Lumens 4K UHD Home Theater Projector w/ HDR & HLG on sale for $949. Shipping is free.

Note: Ships in 2-3 weeks.

Key Features
  • True 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) 8.3M Pixel resolution
  • Vivid Colors and High Brightness for Living Room Ambient Light
  • Dedicated Modes for Football & Sports Enjoyment for Sports Fans
  • 3000 Lumens
  • HDR: HDR10, HLG
  • 3-Year Manufacturer's Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This is the lowest price we've seen for this projector and $50 lower than a current Frontpage deal.
  • About this product:
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon
    • 4.9 out of 5 stars rating at Best Buy
  • About this store:
    • View B&H Photo Video return policy here.
    • View Best Buy return policy here. -StrawMan86

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B&H Photo Video has BenQ TK800M 3000 Lumens 4K UHD Home Theater Projector w/ HDR & HLG on sale for $949. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member trooper1414 for finding this deal.

Best Buy has BenQ TK800M 3000 Lumens 4K UHD Home Theater Projector w/ HDR & HLG on sale for $949. Shipping is free.

Note: Ships in 2-3 weeks.

Key Features
  • True 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) 8.3M Pixel resolution
  • Vivid Colors and High Brightness for Living Room Ambient Light
  • Dedicated Modes for Football & Sports Enjoyment for Sports Fans
  • 3000 Lumens
  • HDR: HDR10, HLG
  • 3-Year Manufacturer's Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This is the lowest price we've seen for this projector and $50 lower than a current Frontpage deal.
  • About this product:
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon
    • 4.9 out of 5 stars rating at Best Buy
  • About this store:
    • View B&H Photo Video return policy here.
    • View Best Buy return policy here. -StrawMan86

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Jun 7, 2021 2:24 PM
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pixelpusher15Jun 7, 2021 2:24 PM
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Quote from tbrock View quoted comment :
Anybody who has this - How is it for gaming? Any noticeable input lag?
Lag isn't the best here, 48ms. The Optoma UHD35/38, ViewSonic PX701-4K/PX748-4K (the 748 hasn't been released quite yet though), and the TK700STi as an upgrade pick would be your best picks for 4K gaming with low lag. They all use the most recent TI DMD DLP chip that gets around 16ms for 4K.
Jun 7, 2021 2:30 PM
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pixelpusher15Jun 7, 2021 2:30 PM
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Quote from eb50 View quoted comment :
Has someone found a good comparison video of the 850 vs 800m?

based on specs, the 850 is an upgrade
The 850 and the 800m have the same TI DMD chip but the 850 has a dynamic iris which will help with dark scene contrast. The 800m also doesn't have lens shift so placement is harder.
Jun 7, 2021 2:32 PM
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JxiejebsJun 7, 2021 2:32 PM
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It's not native 4K. Native resolution is only 1080 HD.
Jun 7, 2021 2:32 PM
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stevedawg85Jun 7, 2021 2:32 PM
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Thanks for the breakdown. I have dedicated theater room and in the market for faux 4k pj this year. I'll hold off, current 1080p works great, just looking to upgrade

Quote from spartain007 View quoted comment :
Here are my 2 cents for this projector.,

For a dedicated, light-controlled room, you don't want this projector. The TK80OM and TK850M are intended for multi-use rooms with significant ambient light. They had a white segment to the color wheel (RGBW) to increase white lumens, which sacrifices color lumens, color accuracy, and contrast. It's a good projector for a living room, but not for a dedicated theater.

The HT3550 is a much better choice for a dedicated theater. I would definitely think it's worth the extra, and you can get a refurb with a full warranty from benqdirect for $1199. It adds more lens shift and ZOom, excellent factory-calibrated color accuracy, a dynamic iris for scene-by-scene dynamic brightness and contrast, and 18GBPS HDMI for 4K 60fps HDR. It is a very large improvement for the price difference.
Jun 7, 2021 3:04 PM
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cagaozerJun 7, 2021 3:04 PM
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Quote from spartain007 View quoted comment :
Here are my 2 cents for this projector.,

For a dedicated, light-controlled room, you don't want this projector. The TK80OM and TK850M are intended for multi-use rooms with significant ambient light. They had a white segment to the color wheel (RGBW) to increase white lumens, which sacrifices color lumens, color accuracy, and contrast. It's a good projector for a living room, but not for a dedicated theater.

The HT3550 is a much better choice for a dedicated theater. I would definitely think it's worth the extra, and you can get a refurb with a full warranty from benqdirect for $1199. It adds more lens shift and ZOom, excellent factory-calibrated color accuracy, a dynamic iris for scene-by-scene dynamic brightness and contrast, and 18GBPS HDMI for 4K 60fps HDR. It is a very large improvement for the price difference.
Thank you for sharing. Helps me choose on what I should I get for my basement, however it's still beyond my price range. Mad
Jun 7, 2021 3:11 PM
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polymorphicdealJun 7, 2021 3:11 PM
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Quote from Jxiejebs View quoted comment :
It's not native 4K. Native resolution is only 1080 HD.
That's not what Benq's web site says.

https://www.benq.com/en-us/projec...k800m.html

Quote :
4K UHD True 8.3 Million Pixel Perfection
Producing 4K UHD 3840x2160 resolution with 8.3 million distinct pixels, TK800M utilizes new generation 0.47" single-DMD DLP technology to minimize the sleek, compact profile for modern lifestyles. With four times the resolution of Full HD 1080p, 4K UHD reduces pixel blur for stunning clarity and crisply defined fine details to showcase the beautiful game.
Jun 7, 2021 3:16 PM
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MadPupJun 7, 2021 3:16 PM
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Quote from james.mxcs View quoted comment :
It's not native 4K. Native resolution is only 1080 HD.
It uses some technology to display 8 million pixels on the screen. That's native 4k. What is not native 4k is the Epson 3LCD 4k solution which displays 4 million pixels. What is also not native 4k is any projector that takes a 4k feed and displays it in 1080p.

What you are really arguing is that some native 4k technologies are better than others, but 4k pixel shifting DLP is native 4k like it or not.
Last edited by MadPup June 7, 2021 at 08:22 AM.

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Jun 7, 2021 3:28 PM
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spartain007Jun 7, 2021 3:28 PM
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Quote from Cujobob View quoted comment :
I'm seeing $1274, where is the $1199 price?

I'll tell you, i'm in the market for a projector and the refurbs and sales make it so hard to select which to go with. I want to spend around a grand.
I saw it directly via BenQ couple of weeks back, I've not checked on it recently.
Jun 7, 2021 3:39 PM
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supradealsJun 7, 2021 3:39 PM
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Quote from ACDoosy View quoted comment :
No 3D kills the deal.
This model does support 3D, one of the reasons I chose it over Epson. Really solid projector for scenarios where you want the extra W level.
Jun 7, 2021 3:44 PM
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TempTagJun 7, 2021 3:44 PM
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But for a mixed-use room, the 1000 less lumens in the HT3550 is a big negative…(which your post does suggest.) It will be nice to see more projectors with higher brightness as trend seems to more mixed-use rooms good for groups watching TV and sports, versus dedicated dark rooms for movies.

I have an aging Panasonic AE8000 in a mixed use room with ALR screen, and I want to replace fairly soon (before bulb fails) - but looking for ideally a lot more brightness for 135" screen and current laser projectors with the right brightness are quite a bit more…


Quote from spartain007 View quoted comment :
Here are my 2 cents for this projector.,

For a dedicated, light-controlled room, you don't want this projector. The TK80OM and TK850M are intended for multi-use rooms with significant ambient light. They had a white segment to the color wheel (RGBW) to increase white lumens, which sacrifices color lumens, color accuracy, and contrast. It's a good projector for a living room, but not for a dedicated theater.

The HT3550 is a much better choice for a dedicated theater. I would definitely think it's worth the extra, and you can get a refurb with a full warranty from benqdirect for $1199. It adds more lens shift and ZOom, excellent factory-calibrated color accuracy, a dynamic iris for scene-by-scene dynamic brightness and contrast, and 18GBPS HDMI for 4K 60fps HDR. It is a very large improvement for the price difference.
Jun 7, 2021 4:03 PM
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EscotchJun 7, 2021 4:03 PM
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Quote from ACDoosy View quoted comment :
No 3D kills the deal.
3D is dead. Avatar sequels will be the death rattle.
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Jun 7, 2021 4:09 PM
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oopszJun 7, 2021 4:09 PM
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Quote from thatsbarejones View quoted comment :
Projector noob here. How would this perform outside? Obviously I wouldn't leave it outside at all times but when it's not pitch black outside will it still be bright enough for viewing?
3000 lumens should be enough for outdoor twilight and night time viewing on a real screen (not a sheet or the side of a building). The question is total lumens vs color lumens with a RGBW color wheel projector.

My outdoor projector is 3200 color lumens (1080P/3LCD) and it's great for twilight viewing.
Jun 7, 2021 4:13 PM
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BakmanJun 7, 2021 4:13 PM
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Quote from Deal_finder001 View quoted comment :
Seems like Amazon has same price too, for those with prime reward card to get 5% back

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07NX...UTF8&psc=1
I tried buying from Amazon because delivery was a week faster, but my credit card company declined the charge saying it was Amazon Marketplace rather than Amazon.
Jun 7, 2021 4:14 PM
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arcotgJun 7, 2021 4:14 PM
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Quote from Escotch View quoted comment :
3D is dead. Avatar sequels will be the death rattle.
As long as humans continue to be born with 2 eyes, 3D will be alive. Wave
I still enjoy my 3D movies on my projector and still collect 3D titles. Ripped all my 3D titles (SBS) and put it on a Plex server, so I can watch it on any 3D enabled device.

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Jun 7, 2021 4:18 PM
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ACDoosyJun 7, 2021 4:18 PM
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Quote from Escotch View quoted comment :
3D is dead. Avatar sequels will be the death rattle.
I dread the day when 3D projectors will be "unobtanium".

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