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BenQ X3100i vs JVC LX-NZ30

What X3100i does better (3) and where LX-NZ30 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ X3100i
BenQ · 2023X3100i
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,300
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JVC LX-NZ30
JVC · 2023LX-NZ30
6.7Score
6 advantages≈ US$4,000
8.0Picture8.3
9.4Setup & placement7.3
3.8Noise, lifetime & portability3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

X3100iLX-NZ30
272 × 213259405 × 145341
X3100iLX-NZ30Difference
Height213 mm145 mm+68 mm
Width272 mm405 mm−133 mm
Depth259 mm341 mm−82 mm
Weight6.8 kg5.9 kg+0.9 kg

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

Why is X3100i better than LX-NZ30?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · LX-NZ30: No
  2. Audio outputYes · LX-NZ30: No
  3. Fan noise32 dB vs 34 dB+6%

Why is LX-NZ30 better than X3100i?

  1. Lens shiftVertical vs Vertical and horizontal
  2. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  3. 4K method4K by pixel shifting vs Native 4K
  4. Ethernet (LAN)No · X3100i: Yes
  5. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.6×+23%
  6. Weight6.8 kg vs 5.9 kg+15%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ X3100iBenQ X3100i≈ US$2,3008.2
JVC LX-NZ30JVC LX-NZ30≈ US$4,0006.7
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
4K method4K by pixel shiftingNative 4K
Display technologyDLPLCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)
Light sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm3,300 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:1—
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10, HLG
Colour gamut (Rec.709)95%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)100%—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Input lag4.2 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.15:11.36:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.5:12.17:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.55 m3.01 m
Smallest image size—60″
Largest image size—200″
Optical zoom1.3×1.6×
Lens shiftVerticalVertical and horizontal
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W—
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI eARCYes—
USB-C video input—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption330 W—
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB34 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB29 dB
Weight6.8 kg5.9 kg
Width272 mm405 mm
Height213 mm145 mm
Depth259 mm341 mm
ColoursWhite—
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