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BenQ X300G vs ViewSonic X1-4KE Pro

What X300G does better (5) and where X1-4KE Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

BenQ X300G
BenQ · 2024X300G
7.8Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,900
vs
ViewSonic X1-4KE Pro
ViewSonic · 2024X1-4KE Pro
9.1Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,500
Higher score
5.7Picture9.2
8.9Gaming & inputs9.2
3.4Setup & placement6.8
6.9Smart features & sound6.1
7.5Noise, lifetime & portability6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

X300GX1-4KE Pro
212 × 180194355 × 121244
X300GX1-4KE ProDifference
Height180 mm121 mm+59 mm
Width212 mm355 mm−143 mm
Depth194 mm244 mm−50 mm
Weight3 kg3.6 kg−0.6 kg

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

Why is X300G better than X1-4KE Pro?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)16 W vs 12 W+33%
  2. Largest image size300″ vs 150″2×
  3. Fan noise30 dB vs 33 dB+10%
  4. Power consumption180 W vs 236 W+31%
  5. Weight3 kg vs 3.6 kg+20%

Why is X1-4KE Pro better than X300G?

  1. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:1 vs 3,000,000:15×
  4. Audio outputNo · X300G: Yes
  5. Optical zoom1.2× vs 2×+67%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ X300GBenQ X300G≈ US$1,9007.8
ViewSonic X1-4KE ProViewSonic X1-4KE Pro≈ US$1,5009.1
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 sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:13,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.69:11.15:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)0.83:11.5:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.53 m2.55 m
Smallest image size30″60″
Largest image size300″150″
Optical zoom1.2×2×
Lens shiftNoneVertical
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)16 W12 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)Google TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version22
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption180 W236 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB29 dB
Weight3 kg3.6 kg
Width212 mm355 mm
Height180 mm121 mm
Depth194 mm244 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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