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BenQ W4000i vs ViewSonic X1-4K

What W4000i does better (4) and where X1-4K wins (8) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W4000i
BenQ · 2023W4000i
5.5Score
4 advantages
vs
ViewSonic X1-4K
ViewSonic · 2023X1-4K
8.5Score
8 advantages≈ US$1,550
Higher score
7.9Picture6.4
4.2Gaming & inputs9.2
5.4Setup & placement6.8
2.6Smart features & sound6.3
3.8Noise, lifetime & portability6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

W4000iX1-4K
420 × 135312355 × 121244
W4000iX1-4KDifference
Height135 mm121 mm+14 mm
Width420 mm355 mm+65 mm
Depth312 mm244 mm+68 mm
Weight6.6 kg3.6 kg+3 kg

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

Why is W4000i better than X1-4K?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,200 lm vs 2,150 lm+49%
  2. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · X1-4K: No
  3. Fan noise32 dB vs 33 dB+3%
  4. Largest image size200″ vs 150″+33%

Why is X1-4K better than W4000i?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)5 W vs 12 W2.4×
  2. Maximum refresh rate120 Hz vs 240 Hz2×
  3. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
  4. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  5. Weight6.6 kg vs 3.6 kg+83%
  6. Power consumption380 W vs 236 W+61%
  7. Optical zoom1.3× vs 2×+54%
  8. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 3,000,000:1+50%
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic X1-4KViewSonic X1-4K≈ US$1,5508.5
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 sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,200 lm2,150 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:13,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)100%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)100%—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Input lag5 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″60″
Largest image size200″150″
Optical zoom1.3×2×
Lens shiftNoneVertical
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W12 W
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYes—
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption380 W236 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB29 dB
Weight6.6 kg3.6 kg
Width420 mm355 mm
Height135 mm121 mm
Depth312 mm244 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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