BenQ
BenQ TK850
DLP 4K
82
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
LG CineBeam Q wins by 1
LG
LG CineBeam Q
Portable 4K · Laser · 500 lumens
83
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
LG CineBeam Q takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ TK850 lands at 82 and LG CineBeam Q at 83. That puts LG CineBeam Q ahead by 1 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 LG CineBeam Q if…
- ✓Tiny cube portable design
- ✓Genuine 4K laser in a 3-pound box
- ✓webOS smart features
BenQ TK850 82
vs 83 LG CineBeam Q
Score breakdown
BenQ TK850
82 brightness 82
color 80
motion 82
features 80
LG CineBeam Q
83 brightness 70
color 86
motion 82
features 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | BenQ TK850 | LG CineBeam Q |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DLP 4K | Laser portable |
| Brightness | — | 500 lumens |
| Resolution | — | 4K |
| HDR | — | HDR10 |
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
LG CineBeam Q
Pros
- +Tiny cube portable design
- +Genuine 4K laser in a 3-pound box
- +webOS smart features
Cons
- −500 lumens too dim for bright rooms
- −Battery not built-in
- −Fan noise noticeable
FAQ: BenQ TK850 vs LG CineBeam Q
Which is better, BenQ TK850 or LG CineBeam Q? +
LG CineBeam Q scores 83 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 LG CineBeam Q worth the price? +
At $1,299, LG CineBeam Q delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in features.
Does BenQ TK850 or LG CineBeam Q 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.