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BenQ AK700ST vs BenQ X3100i
What AK700ST does better (3) and where X3100i wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
AK700STX3100i
| AK700ST | X3100i | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 112 mm | 213 mm | −101 mm |
| Width | 304 mm | 272 mm | +32 mm |
| Depth | 234 mm | 259 mm | −25 mm |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 6.8 kg | −3.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is AK700ST better than X3100i?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 3,300 lm+21%
- Weight3.4 kg vs 6.8 kg2×
- Power consumption212 W vs 330 W+56%
Why is X3100i better than AK700ST?
- Input lag8.4 ms vs 4.2 ms2×
- Automatic keystone correctionNo · AK700ST: Yes
- Optical zoom1.2× vs 1.3×+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | Laser | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 4,000 lm | 3,300 lm |
| Native contrast ratio | 3,000,000:1 | — |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | — | 600,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10 |
| Colour gamut (Rec.709) | 95% | 95% |
| Colour gamut (DCI-P3) | — | 100% |
| 3D playback | — | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | 8.4 ms | 4.2 ms |
| Maximum refresh rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Game / low-latency mode | — | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.69:1 | 1.15:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 0.83:1 | 1.5:1 |
| Throw type | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 1.53 m | 2.55 m |
| Optical zoom | 1.2× | 1.3× |
| Lens shift | — | Vertical |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 10 W | 10 W |
| Dolby Atmos | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | — | Android TV |
| Built-in smart platform | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| AirPlay | — | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI version | 2 | — |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| USB port | — | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | — | No |
| VGA input | — | No |
| Audio output | — | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 212 W | 330 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | — | 30,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 32 dB | 32 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 29 dB | 28 dB |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 6.8 kg |
| Width | 304 mm | 272 mm |
| Height | 112 mm | 213 mm |
| Depth | 234 mm | 259 mm |
| Colours | Black | White |
