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BenQ W2720i vs BenQ X3100i

What W2720i does better (5) and where X3100i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W2720i
BenQ · 2024W2720i
8.5Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,800
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BenQ X3100i
BenQ · 2023X3100i
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,300
6.0Picture8.0
7.5Gaming & inputs8.3
9.5Setup & placement9.4
3.9Smart features & sound4.7
6.6Noise, lifetime & portability3.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

W2720iX3100i
420 × 143305272 × 213259
W2720iX3100iDifference
Height143 mm213 mm−70 mm
Width420 mm272 mm+148 mm
Depth305 mm259 mm+46 mm
Weight6.4 kg6.8 kg−0.4 kg

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

Why is W2720i better than X3100i?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 600,000:13.3×
  2. Fan noise28 dB vs 32 dB+14%
  3. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
  4. Power consumption241 W vs 330 W+37%
  5. Weight6.4 kg vs 6.8 kg+6%

Why is X3100i better than W2720i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm vs 3,300 lm+32%
  2. Input lag6.5 ms vs 4.2 ms+55%
  3. Colour gamut (DCI-P3)90% vs 100%+11%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ W2720iBenQ W2720i≈ US$1,8008.5
BenQ X3100iBenQ X3100i≈ US$2,3008.2
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 sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm3,300 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1600,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%95%
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)90%100%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag6.5 ms4.2 ms
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
VRR / ALLMYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1:11.15:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.3:11.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.21 m2.55 m
Optical zoom1.3×1.3×
Lens shiftVerticalVertical
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TVAndroid TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption241 W330 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB28 dB
Weight6.4 kg6.8 kg
Width420 mm272 mm
Height143 mm213 mm
Depth305 mm259 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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