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BenQ W4000i vs XGIMI Aura 2

What W4000i does better (6) and where Aura 2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W4000i
BenQ · 2023W4000i
5.5Score
6 advantages
vs
XGIMI Aura 2
XGIMI · 2024Aura 2
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ US$3,100
Higher score
7.9Picture5.3
4.2Gaming & inputs3.6
5.4Setup & placement8.3
2.6Smart features & sound9.6
3.8Noise, lifetime & portability5.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

W4000iAura 2
420 × 135312510 × 144270
W4000iAura 2Difference
Height135 mm144 mm−9 mm
Width420 mm510 mm−90 mm
Depth312 mm270 mm+42 mm
Weight6.6 kg9 kg−2.4 kg

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

Why is W4000i better than Aura 2?

  1. Input lag5 ms vs 20 ms4×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,200 lm vs 2,300 lm+39%
  3. AutofocusYes · Aura 2: No
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:12×
  5. Weight6.6 kg vs 9 kg+36%
  6. Largest image size200″ vs 150″+33%

Why is Aura 2 better than W4000i?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)5 W vs 60 W12×
  2. Automatic keystone correctionNo · W4000i: Yes
  3. Power consumption380 W vs 180 W2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

XGIMI Aura 2XGIMI Aura 2≈ US$3,1007.0
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 sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,200 lm2,300 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:11,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (Rec.709)100%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)100%99%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag5 ms20 ms
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.15:10.18:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.5:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.55 m0.4 m
Smallest image size60″90″
Largest image size200″150″
Optical zoom1.3×—
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYesNo
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W60 W
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TVAndroid TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Internal storage—32 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption380 W180 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB—
Weight6.6 kg9 kg
Width420 mm510 mm
Height135 mm144 mm
Depth312 mm270 mm
ColoursBlackGrey, Black
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