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BenQ X3100i vs LG ProBeam BU60PST

What X3100i does better (5) and where ProBeam BU60PST wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ X3100i
BenQ · 2023X3100i
8.2Score
5 advantages≈ US$2,300
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LG ProBeam BU60PST
LG · 2021ProBeam BU60PST
6.4Score
4 advantages
8.0Picture9.8
9.4Setup & placement3.7
4.7Smart features & sound4.3
3.8Noise, lifetime & portability3.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

X3100iProBeam BU60PST
272 × 213259370 × 290156
X3100iProBeam BU60PSTDifference
Height213 mm290 mm−77 mm
Width272 mm370 mm−98 mm
Depth259 mm156 mm+103 mm
Weight6.8 kg9.7 kg−2.9 kg

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

Why is X3100i better than ProBeam BU60PST?

  1. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  2. Automatic keystone correctionYes · ProBeam BU60PST: No
  3. Fan noise32 dB vs 33 dB+3%
  4. Weight6.8 kg vs 9.7 kg+43%
  5. Power consumption330 W vs 440 W+33%

Why is ProBeam BU60PST better than X3100i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm vs 6,000 lm+82%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:1 vs 3,000,000:15×
  3. Ethernet (LAN)No · X3100i: Yes
  4. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.6×+23%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ X3100iBenQ X3100i≈ US$2,3008.2
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 sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm6,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:13,000,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10—
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 ratio1.15:11.3:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.5:12.08:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.55 m2.88 m
Smallest image size—40″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom1.3×1.6×
Lens shiftVerticalNone
Autofocus—No
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TVwebOS (LG)
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption330 W440 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB29 dB
Weight6.8 kg9.7 kg
Width272 mm370 mm
Height213 mm290 mm
Depth259 mm156 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite, Grey
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