Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | BenQ - TK860i | XGIMI - Aladdin |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 3300 lm | 1200 lm |
| Resolution | 4K | 1080p |
| Light source | Lamp | LED |
Between the TK860i and Aladdin, the TK860i comes out ahead in brightness / resolution, while the Aladdin wins on light source. Overall, the TK860i scores 76.6 and the Aladdin scores 43.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The TK860i is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 33.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the TK860i if you care most about brightness / resolution. The biggest gaps in its favor are brightness, resolution. The single most decisive one: Brightness — 175.00% more. 3300 lm vs 1200 lm.
Pick the Aladdin if you care most about light source. Its strongest claims are light source. The single most decisive one: Light source: LED (vs Lamp).
Both ship with comparable short-throw, so those specs do not 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.
Which should you buy: BenQ - TK860i or XGIMI - Aladdin?
BenQ - TK860i leads the current Mars Score by 33.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare brightness, resolution, light source against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose BenQ - TK860i if…
BenQ - TK860i has the measurable edge on brightness lumens, resolution.
Choose XGIMI - Aladdin if…
XGIMI - Aladdin has the measurable edge on light source.
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 — 175.00% more. 3300 lm vs 1200 lm.
- ▲Resolution: 4K (vs 1080p).
Why XGIMI - Aladdin wins
- ▲Light source: LED (vs Lamp).
Spec comparison
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| Spec | BenQ - TK860i | XGIMI - Aladdin |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4Klead | 1080p |
| Brightnessⓘ | 3300 lmlead | 1200 lm |
| Contrast | 600000:1 | 1000:1 |
| Light source | Lamp | LEDlead |
| Short-throw | false | false |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - TK860i | XGIMI - Aladdin |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Android TV | Android TV |
| HDMI inputs | 2lead | 1 |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |