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BenQ X3100i vs Optoma 4K400STx

What X3100i does better (4) and where 4K400STx wins (5) — every spec side by side.

BenQ X3100i
BenQ · 2023X3100i
8.2Score
4 advantages≈ US$2,300
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Optoma 4K400STx
Optoma · 20234K400STx
6.3Score
5 advantages≈ US$2,100
8.0Picture8.7
8.3Gaming & inputs5.9
9.4Setup & placement4.3
3.8Noise, lifetime & portability4.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

X3100i4K400STx
272 × 213259315 × 118270
X3100i4K400STxDifference
Height213 mm118 mm+95 mm
Width272 mm315 mm−43 mm
Depth259 mm270 mm−11 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 4K400STx?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 4,000 h5×
  2. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  3. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  4. Automatic keystone correctionYes · 4K400STx: No

Why is 4K400STx better than X3100i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm vs 4,000 lm+21%
  2. Fan noise32 dB vs 28 dB+14%
  3. Weight6.8 kg vs 3.9 kg+74%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1+67%
  5. Power consumption330 W vs 320 W+3%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ X3100iBenQ X3100i≈ US$2,3008.2
Optoma 4K400STxOptoma 4K400STx≈ US$2,1006.3
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 sourceLED—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:11,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)95%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)100%—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag4.2 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.15:10.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.5:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.55 m1.11 m
Smallest image size—33″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom1.3×—
Lens shiftVerticalNone
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-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption330 W320 W
Light source life20,000 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h15,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB24 dB
Weight6.8 kg3.9 kg
Width272 mm315 mm
Height213 mm118 mm
Depth259 mm270 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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