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BenQ X3100i vs Epson EH-TW7100

What X3100i does better (4) and where EH-TW7100 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

BenQ X3100i
BenQ · 2023X3100i
8.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$2,300
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Epson EH-TW7100
Epson · 2019EH-TW7100
4.9Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,150
8.0Picture6.7
9.4Setup & placement6.7
3.8Noise, lifetime & portability2.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

X3100iEH-TW7100
272 × 213259410 × 157310
X3100iEH-TW7100Difference
Height213 mm157 mm+56 mm
Width272 mm410 mm−138 mm
Depth259 mm310 mm−51 mm
Weight6.8 kg6.9 kg−0.1 kg

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

Why is X3100i better than EH-TW7100?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 3,500 h5.7×
  2. Automatic keystone correctionYes · EH-TW7100: No
  3. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm vs 3,000 lm+10%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:1 vs 100,000:16×

Why is EH-TW7100 better than X3100i?

  1. Lens shiftVertical vs Vertical and horizontal
  2. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.63×+25%
  3. Power consumption330 W vs 323 W+2%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ X3100iBenQ X3100i≈ US$2,3008.2
Epson EH-TW7100Epson EH-TW7100≈ US$2,1504.9
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 technologyDLP3LCD
Light sourceLEDLamp
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm3,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:1100,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10, HLG
Colour gamut (Rec.709)95%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)100%—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag4.2 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.15:11.32:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.5:12.15:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.55 m2.92 m
Smallest image size—40″
Optical zoom1.3×1.63×
Lens shiftVerticalVertical and horizontal
Autofocus—No
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption330 W323 W
Light source life20,000 h3,500 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h5,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB24 dB
Weight6.8 kg6.9 kg
Width272 mm410 mm
Height213 mm157 mm
Depth259 mm310 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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