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BenQ TK850 — DLP 4K
BenQ

BenQ TK850

DLP 4K

82
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
BenQ V5000i wins by 6
BenQ V5000i — 4K laser UST
BenQ

BenQ V5000i

4K laser UST

88
/ 100
From $3,499
Specdex verdict

BenQ V5000i takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ TK850 lands at 82 and BenQ V5000i at 88. That puts BenQ V5000i ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick BenQ TK850 if…

  • ✓Large-screen experience
  • ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
  • ✓4K HDR on modern models

Pick BenQ V5000i if…

  • ✓Large-screen experience
  • ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
  • ✓4K HDR on modern models
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Brightness

BenQ V5000i

Compared on the brightness sub-score

BenQ V5000i leads on brightness (88 vs 82).

Color

BenQ V5000i

Compared on the color sub-score

BenQ V5000i leads on color (86 vs 80).

Features

BenQ V5000i

Compared on the features sub-score

BenQ V5000i leads on features (86 vs 80).

Value for money

BenQ TK850

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

BenQ TK850 more score per dollar ($1,599 vs $3,499).

BenQ TK850 82
vs
88 BenQ V5000i

Score breakdown

BenQ TK850
82
brightness 82
color 80
motion 82
features 80
BenQ V5000i
88
brightness 88
color 86
motion 82
features 86

Specs side-by-side

BenQ TK850 versus BenQ V5000i — full spec comparison
Spec BenQ TK850 BenQ V5000i
Type
DLP 4K
4K laser UST

BenQ TK850

Pros
  • +Large-screen experience
  • +Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
  • +4K HDR on modern models
Cons
  • −Room conditions matter enormously
  • −Fan noise under brightness
  • −Smart platform varies

BenQ V5000i

Pros
  • +Large-screen experience
  • +Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
  • +4K HDR on modern models
Cons
  • −Room conditions matter enormously
  • −Fan noise under brightness
  • −Smart platform varies

FAQ: BenQ TK850 vs BenQ V5000i

Which is better, BenQ TK850 or BenQ V5000i? +

BenQ V5000i scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is BenQ TK850 worth the price? +

At $1,599, BenQ TK850 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in brightness.

Is BenQ V5000i worth the price? +

At $3,499, BenQ V5000i delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in brightness.

Does BenQ TK850 or BenQ V5000i last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for brightness, BenQ TK850 or BenQ V5000i? +

BenQ V5000i — leads on brightness (88 vs 82). Compared on the brightness sub-score.

Which is better for color, BenQ TK850 or BenQ V5000i? +

BenQ V5000i — leads on color (86 vs 80). Compared on the color sub-score.