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Introducing the TK860i, BenQ has unveiled a cutting-edge smart Android cinema projector that offers remarkable performance even in well-lit environments, all while providing exceptional picture quality with its HDR Pro technology. Operating on Android TV, this projector is a true standout.
BenQ has proudly presented its remarkable 4K home theater projector, the TK860i, which also functions as a traditional DLP projector. Among its standout features, this device boasts an impressive level of brightness.
This smart Android cinema projector delivers an astonishing brightness of up to 3,300 ANSI lumens, making it ideal for use in well-lit settings and not limited to dimmed home theaters. Moreover, it provides accurate colors thanks to its outstanding 98 percent coverage of the Rec. 709 color space, ensuring a true-to-life viewing experience.
For optimal contrast enhancement, BenQ has incorporated its own HDR Pro technology, which supports HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG formats, providing an immersive depth to the content. The HDR Pro further enhances the projector’s dynamic range by employing Local Contrast Enhancement.
By dividing each image into a grid, the projector analyzes brightness levels and automatically optimizes the gamma of each section, resulting in enhanced details in both dark and bright areas. Dynamic tone mapping adjusts image contrast and brightness, effectively revealing intricate details in shadowed or darkened regions while preventing the overexposure of brighter areas.
Sports enthusiasts and gamers will particularly appreciate the Motion Enhancer and Fast Mode features, ensuring smooth playback and minimal input lag. Aligning the image up to 150 inches is made effortless with the horizontal and vertical lens shifts, 1.3x zoom capability, and 2D keystone correction. Furthermore, the TK860i is equipped with two 5-watt speakers for an immersive audio experience. BenQ has chosen Android TV as the operating system for this 4K home cinema projector.
BenQ TK680i price and availability
The TK860i is currently available for purchase on Bhphotovideo.com and Amazon.co.uk, with a recommended retail price of $1,799/£2,342.
Updated on July 6, 2023: BenQ TK860i Smart Android cinema projector is now also available for purchase on Amazon.com at $1,799.
BenQ also recently introduced the HT4550i, another remarkable 4K home cinema model designed to cater to TV and gaming enthusiasts. This projector offers a native resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels, ensuring that potential loss in quality due to pixel shifting is completely avoided. Priced at $2,999, it stands as the ultimate choice for TV and gaming projection needs.
