BenQ
BenQ TK850
DLP 4K
82
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
XGIMI Horizon Ultra wins by 3
XGIMI
XGIMI Horizon Ultra
Portable 4K
85
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict
XGIMI Horizon Ultra takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ TK850 lands at 82 and XGIMI Horizon Ultra at 85. That puts XGIMI Horizon Ultra ahead by 3 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 XGIMI Horizon Ultra if…
- ✓Large-screen experience
- ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
- ✓4K HDR on modern models
BenQ TK850 82
vs 85 XGIMI Horizon Ultra
Score breakdown
BenQ TK850
82 brightness 82
color 80
motion 82
features 80
XGIMI Horizon Ultra
85 brightness 85
color 83
motion 82
features 83
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | BenQ TK850 | XGIMI Horizon Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DLP 4K | Portable 4K |
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
XGIMI Horizon Ultra
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 XGIMI Horizon Ultra
Which is better, BenQ TK850 or XGIMI Horizon Ultra? +
XGIMI Horizon Ultra scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 XGIMI Horizon Ultra worth the price? +
At $1,699, XGIMI Horizon Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in brightness.
Does BenQ TK850 or XGIMI Horizon Ultra 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.