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BenQ TK850 — DLP 4K
BenQ

BenQ TK850

DLP 4K

82
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
Epson Home Cinema 3800 wins by 2
Epson Home Cinema 3800 — 3LCD
Epson

Epson Home Cinema 3800

3LCD

84
/ 100
From $1,999
Specdex verdict

Epson Home Cinema 3800 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ TK850 lands at 82 and Epson Home Cinema 3800 at 84. That puts Epson Home Cinema 3800 ahead by 2 points — a narrow 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 Epson Home Cinema 3800 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

Epson Home Cinema 3800

Compared on the brightness sub-score

Epson Home Cinema 3800 leads on brightness (84 vs 82).

Motion

Tie

Compared on the motion sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Color

Epson Home Cinema 3800

Compared on the color sub-score

Epson Home Cinema 3800 leads on color (82 vs 80).

Value for money

BenQ TK850

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

BenQ TK850 more score per dollar ($1,599 vs $1,999).

BenQ TK850 82
vs
84 Epson Home Cinema 3800

Score breakdown

BenQ TK850
82
brightness 82
color 80
motion 82
features 80
Epson Home Cinema 3800
84
brightness 84
color 82
motion 82
features 82

Specs side-by-side

BenQ TK850 versus Epson Home Cinema 3800 — full spec comparison
Spec BenQ TK850 Epson Home Cinema 3800
Type
DLP 4K
3LCD

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

Epson Home Cinema 3800

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 Epson Home Cinema 3800

Which is better, BenQ TK850 or Epson Home Cinema 3800? +

Epson Home Cinema 3800 scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Epson Home Cinema 3800 worth the price? +

At $1,999, Epson Home Cinema 3800 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in brightness.

Does BenQ TK850 or Epson Home Cinema 3800 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 Epson Home Cinema 3800? +

Epson Home Cinema 3800 — leads on brightness (84 vs 82). Compared on the brightness sub-score.

Which is better for color, BenQ TK850 or Epson Home Cinema 3800? +

Epson Home Cinema 3800 — leads on color (82 vs 80). Compared on the color sub-score.