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BenQ W4000i vs BenQ X3100i

What W4000i does better (3) and where X3100i wins (7) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W4000i
BenQ · 2023W4000i
5.5Score
3 advantages
vs
BenQ X3100i
BenQ · 2023X3100i
8.2Score
7 advantages≈ US$2,300
Higher score
7.9Picture8.0
4.2Gaming & inputs8.3
5.4Setup & placement9.4
2.6Smart features & sound4.7
3.8Noise, lifetime & portability3.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

W4000iX3100i
420 × 135312272 × 213259
W4000iX3100iDifference
Height135 mm213 mm−78 mm
Width420 mm272 mm+148 mm
Depth312 mm259 mm+53 mm
Weight6.6 kg6.8 kg−0.2 kg

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

Why is W4000i better than X3100i?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 600,000:13.3×
  2. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · X3100i: No
  3. Weight6.6 kg vs 6.8 kg+3%

Why is X3100i better than W4000i?

  1. Maximum refresh rate120 Hz vs 240 Hz2×
  2. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
  3. Automatic keystone correctionNo · W4000i: Yes
  4. Built-in speakers (total output)5 W vs 10 W2×
  5. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,200 lm vs 3,300 lm+3%
  6. Input lag5 ms vs 4.2 ms+19%
  7. Power consumption380 W vs 330 W+15%
Specifications

Side by side

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)3,200 lm3,300 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1600,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10
Colour gamut (Rec.709)100%95%
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)100%100%
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag5 ms4.2 ms
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz240 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.15:11.15:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.5:11.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.55 m2.55 m
Smallest image size60″—
Largest image size200″—
Optical zoom1.3×1.3×
Lens shiftNoneVertical
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W10 W
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TVAndroid TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption380 W330 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB28 dB
Weight6.6 kg6.8 kg
Width420 mm272 mm
Height135 mm213 mm
Depth312 mm259 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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