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BenQ X3100i vs Optoma UHD55

What X3100i does better (1) and where UHD55 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

BenQ X3100i
BenQ · 2023X3100i
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ US$2,300
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Optoma UHD55
Optoma · 2022UHD55
7.2Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,850
8.0Picture8.4
3.8Noise, lifetime & portability4.1

Why is X3100i better than UHD55?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 4,000 h5×

Why is UHD55 better than X3100i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm vs 3,600 lm+9%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:1 vs 1,200,000:12×
  3. Ethernet (LAN)No · X3100i: Yes
  4. Fan noise32 dB vs 28 dB+14%
  5. Power consumption330 W vs 317 W+4%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ X3100iBenQ X3100i≈ US$2,3008.2
Optoma UHD55Optoma UHD55≈ US$1,8507.2
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 sourceLED—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm3,600 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:11,200,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10HLG
Colour gamut (Rec.709)95%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)100%—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag4.2 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.15:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.5:11.59:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.55 m2.68 m
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom1.3×—
Lens shiftVerticalVertical
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
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)NoYes
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption330 W317 W
Light source life20,000 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h10,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB25 dB
Weight6.8 kg—
Width272 mm—
Height213 mm—
Depth259 mm—
ColoursWhiteWhite
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