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BenQ W4100i vs XGIMI Horizon 20 Max Special Edition

What W4100i does better (3) and where Horizon 20 Max Special Edition wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W4100i
BenQ · 2025W4100i
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,600
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XGIMI Horizon 20 Max Special Edition
6 advantages≈ US$2,700
8.7Picture9.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

W4100iHorizon 20 Max Special Edition
420 × 135312298 × 249190
W4100iHorizon 20 Max Special EditionDifference
Height135 mm249 mm−114 mm
Width420 mm298 mm+122 mm
Depth312 mm190 mm+122 mm
Weight6.1 kg5.4 kg+0.7 kg

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

Why is W4100i better than Horizon 20 Max Special Edition?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:1 vs 20,000:1150×
  2. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · Horizon 20 Max Special Edition: No
  3. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%

Why is Horizon 20 Max Special Edition better than W4100i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,200 lm vs 5,700 lm+78%
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)5 W vs 24 W4.8×
  3. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical and horizontal
  4. Fan noise30 dB vs 28 dB+7%
  5. Largest image size200″ vs 300″+50%
  6. Weight6.1 kg vs 5.4 kg+13%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ W4100iBenQ W4100i≈ US$2,6006.7
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 lm5,700 lm
Native contrast ratio3,000,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:120,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG—
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 modeYes—
VRR / ALLMYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.15:1—
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.5:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.55 m—
Smallest image size60″40″
Largest image size200″300″
Optical zoom1.3×—
Lens shiftNoneVertical and horizontal
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W24 W
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI eARCYes—
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 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB—
Weight6.1 kg5.4 kg
Width420 mm298 mm
Height135 mm249 mm
Depth312 mm190 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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