A bright, low-lag lamp projector for gamers who already have a streaming stick or console and want 4K on a budget.
Amazon $1,199The BenQ TK700 is the better projector overall, rated 4.1 to 3.9. The BenQ TK700 leads on gaming, warranty and value. The Epson Home Cinema LS6000 wins on light life. The BenQ TK700 costs $900.99 less ($1,199 vs $2,099.99).
A bright laser home theater projector for buyers who want flexible placement and 120Hz gaming, and who will add their own streaming device.
Amazon $2,099.99Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the BenQ TK700 for gaming (4.2 ms input lag vs 20 ms input lag), warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and value ($0.38 per lumen vs $0.62 per lumen).
- Choose the Epson Home Cinema LS6000 for light life (20,000 hour laser vs 15,000 hour lamp).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 4K projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | BenQ TK700 | Epson Home Cinema LS6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 89 3,200 ANSI lumens | 92 3,400 ISO 21118 lumens |
| Value 15% | 96 $0.38 per lumen | 81 $0.62 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 4K (pixel shift) | 100 4K (pixel shift) |
| Streaming 15% | 0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick | 0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick |
| Setup 10% | 50 Auto keystone, 1.3x zoom | 40 1.6x zoom, lens shift |
| Light life 10% | 69 15,000 hour lamp | 100 20,000 hour laser |
| Gaming 10% | 100 4.2 ms input lag | 71 20 ms input lag |
| Warranty 5% | 100 3-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Independent measurements
BenQ TK700
| Tested by | Brightness | Input lag | Contrast | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProjectorCentral | 2,818 lm | 6 ms | - | 2,818 ANSI lumens in Bright mode, Normal lamp. Input lag with Fast Mode: 6 ms at 1080p/240, 9 ms at 1080p/120, 18 ms at 4K/60. |
Epson Home Cinema LS6000
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| BenQ TK700 | Epson Home Cinema LS6000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 3,200 ANSI | 3,400 ISO 21118 |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) |
| Display | DLP | 3LCD |
| Light source | lamp | laser |
| Light source life | 15,000 hours | 20,000 hours |
| HDR | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | 96% Rec.709 | - |
| Native contrast | 10,000:1 | - |
| Dynamic contrast | - | 800,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1.1:1) | Standard throw (1.3:1) |
| Largest image | 300 in | 300 in |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Auto keystone | Yes | - |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | - |
| Auto screen fit | No | - |
| Optical zoom | 1.3x | 1.6x |
| Lens shift | - | Horizontal and vertical |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | None | None |
| Input lag | 4.2 ms | 20 ms |
| Top refresh rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 5 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 34 dB | 25 dB |
| Power | 310 W | 330 W |
| Dimensions | 312 x 246 x 110 mm (12.2 x 9.6 x 4.3 in, W x D x H) | 17.3 x 12.4 x 6.3 in |
| Weight | 6.8 lb | 17.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2022-02 | 2026-09 |
