Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for home cinema, the Valerion VisionMaster Pro2 or the BenQ TK700?

The Valerion VisionMaster Pro2 is the better choice for home cinema, hands down. That 15,000:1 contrast ratio with EBL technology gives you deep, inky blacks that the BenQ’s 10,000:1 contrast just can’t match. Plus, the Valerion supports IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ with Dynamic Tone Mapping, which makes a noticeable difference in movie quality. If you’re building a dedicated dark room theater, go with the Valerion.

Is the Valerion VisionMaster Pro2 worth the extra money over the BenQ TK700?

I think it depends on what you value most. The Valerion costs more, but you’re getting a triple laser light source that lasts 25,000 hours versus the BenQ’s standard lamp that only lasts 4,000 hours. You also get a 0.9-1.5x optical zoom for flexible placement, 4GB of RAM for smooth streaming, and a much higher contrast ratio. If you plan to use this projector for years and want top-tier picture quality, I’d say yes, it’s worth the jump.

Which projector has better input lag for gaming?

The Valerion VisionMaster Pro2 has the edge here with a 4ms input lag and 240Hz refresh rate, which is incredibly fast. The BenQ TK700 offers 16ms lag at 4K, which is still very good and perfectly playable for most gamers. For competitive esports titles where every millisecond counts, the Valerion is the clear winner. For casual console gaming, both will feel responsive enough.

Which projector is brighter, the Valerion or the BenQ?

The BenQ TK700 is slightly brighter on paper with 3200 lumens compared to the Valerion’s 3000 ISO lumens. In practice, that 200-lumen difference isn’t huge, but the BenQ does have a small advantage if you’re dealing with some ambient light in the room. That said, the Valerion’s triple laser engine produces more vibrant and accurate colors, so it looks better in a dark room despite being slightly less bright.

Does the Valerion VisionMaster Pro2 have built-in streaming apps?

Yes, absolutely. The Valerion VisionMaster Pro2 comes with built-in Google TV, so you get instant access to Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and more without needing an external streaming stick. It also supports AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and Miracast for casting from your devices. The BenQ TK700 has no smart platform at all, so you’ll need to plug in a Fire Stick or Roku to stream anything.

Can I use the BenQ TK700 in a small room?

The BenQ TK700 uses a standard throw lens that requires about 8.2 feet to project a 100-inch image, so it can work in smaller rooms. However, it lacks optical zoom, so you have to physically move the projector to change the screen size. The Valerion’s 0.9-1.5x optical zoom gives you much more flexibility to dial in the perfect image size without moving the projector, which I find much more convenient for tight spaces.