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- W4100i vs Horizon 30 Max
BenQ W4100i vs XGIMI Horizon 30 Max
What W4100i does better (4) and where Horizon 30 Max wins (8) — every spec side by side.
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8.7Picture8.6
7.6Gaming & inputs7.8
5.4Setup & placement9.4
2.6Smart features & sound8.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
W4100iHorizon 30 Max
| W4100i | Horizon 30 Max | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 135 mm | 249 mm | −114 mm |
| Width | 420 mm | 298 mm | +122 mm |
| Depth | 312 mm | 190 mm | +122 mm |
| Weight | 6.1 kg | 5.3 kg | +0.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is W4100i better than Horizon 30 Max?
- Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,000,000:1 vs 9,000:1333.3×
- HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
- Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.25×+4%
Why is Horizon 30 Max better than W4100i?
- Input lag6.5 ms vs 1 ms6.5×
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,200 lm vs 5,300 lm+66%
- Built-in speakers (total output)5 W vs 24 W4.8×
- Lens shiftNone vs Vertical and horizontal
- Automatic keystone correctionNo · W4100i: Yes
- Fan noise30 dB vs 28 dB+7%
- Largest image size200″ vs 300″+50%
- Weight6.1 kg vs 5.3 kg+15%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | LED | RGB triple laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 3,200 lm | 5,300 lm |
| Native contrast ratio | 3,000,000:1 | — |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 3,000,000:1 | 9,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | — | Yes |
| Colour gamut (Rec.709) | 100% | — |
| Colour gamut (DCI-P3) | 100% | — |
| Colour gamut (BT.2020) | — | 110% |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| 3D playback | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | 6.5 ms | 1 ms |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Game / low-latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| VRR / ALLM | Yes | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.15:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.5:1 | 1.5:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.55 m | 2.66 m |
| Smallest image size | 60″ | 40″ |
| Largest image size | 200″ | 300″ |
| Optical zoom | 1.3× | 1.25× |
| Lens shift | None | Vertical and horizontal |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | — | Yes |
| Automatic screen fit | — | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 5 W | 24 W |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Android TV | Google TV |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | Yes |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | Yes | — |
| VGA input | No | — |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 330 W | — |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | — |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 30 dB | 28 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 29 dB | — |
| Weight | 6.1 kg | 5.3 kg |
| Width | 420 mm | 298 mm |
| Height | 135 mm | 249 mm |
| Depth | 312 mm | 190 mm |
| Colours | Black | — |
