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BenQ X3100i vs BenQ X500i
What X3100i does better (4) and where X500i wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
X3100iX500i
| X3100i | X500i | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 213 mm | 118 mm | +95 mm |
| Width | 272 mm | 366 mm | −94 mm |
| Depth | 259 mm | 244 mm | +15 mm |
| Weight | 6.8 kg | 3.6 kg | +3.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is X3100i better than X500i?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm vs 2,200 lm+50%
- Lens shiftVertical vs None
- Colour gamut (DCI-P3)100% vs 84%+19%
- Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.2×+8%
Why is X500i better than X3100i?
- Weight6.8 kg vs 3.6 kg+89%
- Power consumption330 W vs 236 W+40%
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 | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 3,300 lm | 2,200 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 600,000:1 | 600,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Colour gamut (Rec.709) | 95% | 95% |
| Colour gamut (DCI-P3) | 100% | 84% |
| 3D playback | Yes | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | 4.2 ms | 4.2 ms |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Game / low-latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.15:1 | 0.69:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.5:1 | 0.83:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.55 m | 1.53 m |
| Optical zoom | 1.3× | 1.2× |
| Lens shift | Vertical | None |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 10 W | 10 W |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Android TV | Android TV |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI version | — | 2 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 330 W | 236 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 32 dB | — |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 28 dB | — |
| Weight | 6.8 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Width | 272 mm | 366 mm |
| Height | 213 mm | 118 mm |
| Depth | 259 mm | 244 mm |
| Colours | White | White |
