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BenQ X3100i vs InFocus INL156

What X3100i does better (5) and where INL156 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

BenQ X3100i
BenQ · 2023X3100i
8.2Score
5 advantages≈ US$2,300
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InFocus INL156
InFocus · 2023INL156
6.1Score
7 advantages
8.0Picture4.4
9.4Setup & placement2.6
3.8Noise, lifetime & portability8.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

X3100iINL156
272 × 213259337 × 265119
X3100iINL156Difference
Height213 mm265 mm−52 mm
Width272 mm337 mm−65 mm
Depth259 mm119 mm+140 mm
Weight6.8 kg3.9 kg+2.9 kg

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

Why is X3100i better than INL156?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  3. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  4. Automatic keystone correctionYes · INL156: No
  5. HDR supportYes · INL156: No

Why is INL156 better than X3100i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm vs 3,500 lm+6%
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
  3. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:1 vs 2,000,000:13.3×
  5. Power consumption330 W vs 161 W2×
  6. Weight6.8 kg vs 3.9 kg+74%
  7. Fan noise32 dB vs 30 dB+7%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ X3100iBenQ X3100i≈ US$2,3008.2
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm3,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:12,000,000:1
HDR supportYesNo
HDR formatsHDR10—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)95%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)100%—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Input lag4.2 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.15:11.19:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.5:11.54:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.55 m2.63 m
Optical zoom1.3×—
Lens shiftVerticalNone
Autofocus—No
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W15 W
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—1.4
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption330 W161 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB—
Weight6.8 kg3.9 kg
Width272 mm337 mm
Height213 mm265 mm
Depth259 mm119 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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