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BenQ W4100i vs Epson EH-LS9000

What W4100i does better (6) and where EH-LS9000 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W4100i
BenQ · 2025W4100i
6.7Score
6 advantages≈ US$2,600
vs
Epson EH-LS9000
Epson · 2025EH-LS9000
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ US$3,800
Higher score
8.7Picture6.1
5.4Setup & placement7.8
4.7Noise, lifetime & portability4.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

W4100iEH-LS9000
420 × 135312520 × 193447
W4100iEH-LS9000Difference
Height135 mm193 mm−58 mm
Width420 mm520 mm−100 mm
Depth312 mm447 mm−135 mm
Weight6.1 kg12.7 kg−6.6 kg

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

Why is W4100i better than EH-LS9000?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,200 lm vs 2,200 lm+45%
  2. AutofocusYes · EH-LS9000: No
  3. HDMI inputs3 vs 13×
  4. Weight6.1 kg vs 12.7 kg2.1×
  5. Audio outputYes · EH-LS9000: No
  6. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:1 vs 2,500,000:1+20%

Why is EH-LS9000 better than W4100i?

  1. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical and horizontal
  2. Optical zoom1.3× vs 2.1×+62%
  3. Largest image size200″ vs 300″+50%
  4. Power consumption330 W vs 302 W+9%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ W4100iBenQ W4100i≈ US$2,6006.7
Epson EH-LS9000Epson EH-LS9000≈ US$3,8006.8
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 technologyDLP3LCD
Light sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,200 lm2,200 lm
Native contrast ratio3,000,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:12,500,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Colour gamut (Rec.709)100%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)100%—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag6.5 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
VRR / ALLMYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.15:11.35:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.5:12.84:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.55 m2.99 m
Smallest image size60″50″
Largest image size200″300″
Optical zoom1.3×2.1×
Lens shiftNoneVertical and horizontal
AutofocusYesNo
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W—
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs31
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption330 W302 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB22 dB
Weight6.1 kg12.7 kg
Width420 mm520 mm
Height135 mm193 mm
Depth312 mm447 mm
ColoursBlack—
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