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BenQ W1800i vs ViewSonic X2-4K

What W1800i does better (2) and where X2-4K wins (9) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W1800i
BenQ · 2021W1800i
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,850
vs
ViewSonic X2-4K
ViewSonic · 2023X2-4K
8.5Score
9 advantages≈ US$1,950
Higher score
4.8Picture6.4
5.0Gaming & inputs9.2
5.4Setup & placement6.8
3.3Smart features & sound6.3
2.4Noise, lifetime & portability6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

W1800iX2-4K
312 × 110246355 × 121244
W1800iX2-4KDifference
Height110 mm121 mm−11 mm
Width312 mm355 mm−43 mm
Depth246 mm244 mm+2 mm
Weight3.1 kg3.6 kg−0.5 kg

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

Why is W1800i better than X2-4K?

  1. Largest image size200″ vs 150″+33%
  2. Weight3.1 kg vs 3.6 kg+16%

Why is X2-4K better than W1800i?

  1. Light source life4,000 h vs 30,000 h7.5×
  2. Maximum refresh rate120 Hz vs 240 Hz2×
  3. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
  4. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 2,150 lm+7%
  5. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 3,000,000:1300×
  6. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 12 W+20%
  7. Fan noise35 dB vs 33 dB+6%
  8. Power consumption380 W vs 236 W+61%
  9. Optical zoom1.3× vs 2×+54%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ W1800iBenQ W1800i≈ US$1,8504.6
ViewSonic X2-4KViewSonic X2-4K≈ US$1,9508.5
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light source—LED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm2,150 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:13,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz240 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:10.69:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.46:10.83:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m1.53 m
Smallest image size60″60″
Largest image size200″150″
Optical zoom1.3×2×
Lens shiftNoneVertical
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W12 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)—
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption380 W236 W
Light source life4,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise35 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB29 dB
Weight3.1 kg3.6 kg
Width312 mm355 mm
Height110 mm121 mm
Depth246 mm244 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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