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BenQ X300G vs Optoma UHZ55

What X300G does better (4) and where UHZ55 wins (9) — every spec side by side.

BenQ X300G
BenQ · 2024X300G
7.8Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,900
vs
Optoma UHZ55
Optoma · 2024UHZ55
8.1Score
9 advantages
Higher score
5.7Picture6.3
8.9Gaming & inputs7.2
3.4Setup & placement3.9
6.9Smart features & sound9.6
7.5Noise, lifetime & portability8.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

X300GUHZ55
212 × 180194337 × 120265
X300GUHZ55Difference
Height180 mm120 mm+60 mm
Width212 mm337 mm−125 mm
Depth194 mm265 mm−71 mm
Weight3 kg4.8 kg−1.8 kg

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

Why is X300G better than UHZ55?

  1. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. HDR supportYes · UHZ55: No
  3. Weight3 kg vs 4.8 kg+60%
  4. Power consumption180 W vs 230 W+28%

Why is UHZ55 better than X300G?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 3,000 lm+50%
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:1 vs 2,500,000:14.2×
  4. Built-in speakers (total output)16 W vs 20 W+25%
  5. Ethernet (LAN)No · X300G: Yes
  6. Audio outputNo · X300G: Yes
  7. Fan noise30 dB vs 29 dB+3%
  8. HDMI inputs2 vs 3+50%
  9. Optical zoom1.2× vs 1.3×+8%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ X300GBenQ X300G≈ US$1,9007.8
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 technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm3,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:12,500,000:1
HDR supportYesNo
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.69:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)0.83:11.59:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.53 m2.68 m
Smallest image size30″35″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.2×1.3×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)16 W20 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)—
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes—
AirPlayYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs23
HDMI version22
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption180 W230 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB27 dB
Weight3 kg4.8 kg
Width212 mm337 mm
Height180 mm120 mm
Depth194 mm265 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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