Between the TK860i and Theater, the TK860i comes out ahead in brightness, while the Theater wins on light source and short-throw. Overall, the TK860i scores 84.6 and the Theater scores 77 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The TK860i edges ahead on the Mars Score (84.6 vs 77), but the 7.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the TK860i if you care most about brightness. The biggest gaps in its favor are brightness.
Pick the Theater if you care most about light source and short-throw. Its strongest claims are light source, short-throw.
Both ship with comparable resolution, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the TK860i is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why BenQ - TK860i wins
- ▲Brightness — 17.86% more. 3300 lm vs 2800 lm.
Why Formovie - Theater wins
- ▲Light source: Laser (vs Lamp).
- ▲Short-throw: true (vs false).
Spec comparison
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| Spec | BenQ - TK860i | Formovie - Theater |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 3300 lmlead | 2800 lm |
| Contrast | 600000:1 | 3000:1 |
| Light source | Lamp | Laserlead |
| Short-throw | false | truelead |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - TK860i | Formovie - Theater |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Android TV | Android TV |
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 3lead |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |
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