Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | BenQ - TK860i | Hisense - PX3-Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 3300 lm | 3000 lm |
| Light source | Lamp | Laser |
| Short-throw | false | true |
Between the TK860i and PX3-Pro, the TK860i comes out ahead in brightness, while the PX3-Pro wins on light source / short-throw. Overall, the TK860i scores 76.6 and the PX3-Pro scores 74.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (76.6 vs 74.3). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the TK860i if you care most about brightness. The biggest gaps in its favor are brightness. The single most decisive one: Brightness — 10.00% more. 3300 lm vs 3000 lm.
Pick the PX3-Pro if you care most about light source / short-throw. Its strongest claims are light source, short-throw. The single most decisive one: Light source: Laser (vs Lamp).
Both ship with comparable resolution, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: BenQ - TK860i or Hisense - PX3-Pro?
BenQ - TK860i leads the current Mars Score by 2.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare brightness, light source, short-throw against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose BenQ - TK860i if…
BenQ - TK860i has the measurable edge on brightness lumens.
Choose Hisense - PX3-Pro if…
Hisense - PX3-Pro has the measurable edge on light source, is short throw.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why BenQ - TK860i wins
- ▲Brightness — 10.00% more. 3300 lm vs 3000 lm.
Why Hisense - PX3-Pro wins
- ▲Light source: Laser (vs Lamp).
- ▲Short-throw: true (vs false).
Spec comparison
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| Spec | BenQ - TK860i | Hisense - PX3-Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightnessⓘ | 3300 lmlead | 3000 lm |
| Contrast | 600000:1 | 3000:1 |
| Light source | Lamp | Laserlead |
| Short-throw | false | truelead |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - TK860i | Hisense - PX3-Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Android TV | Google TV |
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 3lead |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |