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BenQ W4100i vs Nebula X1

What W4100i does better (3) and where X1 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W4100i
BenQ · 2025W4100i
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,600
vs
Nebula X1
Nebula · 2025X1
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ US$2,050
Higher score
8.7Picture7.0
5.4Setup & placement8.1
2.6Smart features & sound9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

W4100iX1
420 × 135312186 × 246282
W4100iX1Difference
Height135 mm246 mm−111 mm
Width420 mm186 mm+234 mm
Depth312 mm282 mm+30 mm
Weight6.1 kg6.2 kg−0.1 kg

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

Why is W4100i better than X1?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:1 vs 5,000:1600×
  2. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · X1: No
  3. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%

Why is X1 better than W4100i?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)5 W vs 40 W8×
  2. Automatic keystone correctionNo · W4100i: Yes
  3. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,200 lm vs 3,500 lm+9%
  4. Fan noise30 dB vs 26 dB+15%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ W4100iBenQ W4100i≈ US$2,6006.7
Nebula X1Nebula X1≈ US$2,0509.0
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 lm3,500 lm
Native contrast ratio3,000,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:15,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (Rec.709)100%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)100%—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Input lag6.5 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
VRR / ALLMYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.15:10.9:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.5:11.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.55 m1.99 m
Smallest image size60″120″
Largest image size200″200″
Optical zoom1.3×—
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W40 W
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TVGoogle TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI version—2.1
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption330 W—
Light source life20,000 h—
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB26 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB—
Weight6.1 kg6.2 kg
Width420 mm186 mm
Height135 mm246 mm
Depth312 mm282 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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