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BenQ W4100i vs XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro

What W4100i does better (4) and where Horizon 20 Pro wins (8) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W4100i
BenQ · 2025W4100i
6.7Score
4 advantages≈ US$2,600
vs
XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro
XGIMI · 2025Horizon 20 Pro
9.5Score
8 advantages≈ US$2,300
Higher score
8.7Picture8.2
7.6Gaming & inputs8.5
5.4Setup & placement9.4
2.6Smart features & sound8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

W4100iHorizon 20 Pro
420 × 135312298 × 249190
W4100iHorizon 20 ProDifference
Height135 mm249 mm−114 mm
Width420 mm298 mm+122 mm
Depth312 mm190 mm+122 mm
Weight6.1 kg4.9 kg+1.2 kg

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

Why is W4100i better than Horizon 20 Pro?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:1 vs 20,000:1150×
  2. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · Horizon 20 Pro: No
  3. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
  4. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.25×+4%

Why is Horizon 20 Pro better than W4100i?

  1. Input lag6.5 ms vs 1 ms6.5×
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)5 W vs 24 W4.8×
  3. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,200 lm vs 4,100 lm+28%
  4. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical and horizontal
  5. Automatic keystone correctionNo · W4100i: Yes
  6. Fan noise30 dB vs 28 dB+7%
  7. Largest image size200″ vs 300″+50%
  8. Weight6.1 kg vs 4.9 kg+24%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ W4100iBenQ W4100i≈ US$2,6006.7
XGIMI Horizon 20 ProXGIMI Horizon 20 Pro≈ US$2,3009.5
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 sourceLEDRGB triple laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,200 lm4,100 lm
Native contrast ratio3,000,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:120,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10+, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (Rec.709)100%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)100%—
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—110%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag6.5 ms1 ms
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
VRR / ALLMYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.15:11.2:1
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 m2.66 m
Smallest image size60″40″
Largest image size200″300″
Optical zoom1.3×1.25×
Lens shiftNoneVertical and horizontal
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W24 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 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 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB—
Weight6.1 kg4.9 kg
Width420 mm298 mm
Height135 mm249 mm
Depth312 mm190 mm
ColoursBlack—
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