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BenQ W1800i vs Optoma GT2100HDR

What W1800i does better (2) and where GT2100HDR wins (8) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W1800i
BenQ · 2021W1800i
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,850
vs
Optoma GT2100HDR
Optoma · 2023GT2100HDR
7.1Score
8 advantages≈ US$1,800
Higher score
4.8Picture7.1
5.4Setup & placement4.3
2.4Noise, lifetime & portability6.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

W1800iGT2100HDR
312 × 110246274 × 114216
W1800iGT2100HDRDifference
Height110 mm114 mm−4 mm
Width312 mm274 mm+38 mm
Depth246 mm216 mm+30 mm
Weight3.1 kg3 kg+0.1 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is W1800i better than GT2100HDR?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Fan noise35 dB vs 36 dB+3%

Why is GT2100HDR better than W1800i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 4,200 lm2.1×
  2. Light source life4,000 h vs 30,000 h7.5×
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 300,000:130×
  5. Power consumption380 W vs 173 W2.2×
  6. Ethernet (LAN)No · W1800i: Yes
  7. Largest image size200″ vs 300″+50%
  8. Weight3.1 kg vs 3 kg+3%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ W1800iBenQ W1800i≈ US$1,8504.6
Optoma GT2100HDROptoma GT2100HDR≈ US$1,8007.1
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light source—Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm4,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1300,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:10.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.46:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m1.11 m
Smallest image size60″36″
Largest image size200″300″
Optical zoom1.3×—
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W15 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption380 W173 W
Light source life4,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise35 dB36 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB29 dB
Weight3.1 kg3 kg
Width312 mm274 mm
Height110 mm114 mm
Depth246 mm216 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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