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BenQ X3100i vs Optoma UHZ45

What X3100i does better (3) and where UHZ45 wins (8) — every spec side by side.

BenQ X3100i
BenQ · 2023X3100i
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,300
vs
Optoma UHZ45
Optoma · 2022UHZ45
8.8Score
8 advantages≈ US$2,150
Higher score
8.0Picture8.7
8.3Gaming & inputs7.3
9.4Setup & placement4.3
3.8Noise, lifetime & portability8.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

X3100iUHZ45
272 × 213259337 × 120265
X3100iUHZ45Difference
Height213 mm120 mm+93 mm
Width272 mm337 mm−65 mm
Depth259 mm265 mm−6 mm
Weight6.8 kg4.8 kg+2 kg

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

Why is X3100i better than UHZ45?

  1. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  3. Automatic keystone correctionYes · UHZ45: No

Why is UHZ45 better than X3100i?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 20 W2×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm vs 3,800 lm+15%
  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. Fan noise32 dB vs 29 dB+10%
  6. HDMI inputs2 vs 3+50%
  7. Power consumption330 W vs 230 W+43%
  8. Weight6.8 kg vs 4.8 kg+42%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ X3100iBenQ X3100i≈ US$2,3008.2
Optoma UHZ45Optoma UHZ45≈ US$2,1508.8
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 lm3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:12,000,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)95%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)100%—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag4.2 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.15:11.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.5:11.66:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.55 m3.32 m
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom1.3×—
Lens shiftVerticalNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W20 W
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs23
HDMI version—2
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption330 W230 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB27 dB
Weight6.8 kg4.8 kg
Width272 mm337 mm
Height213 mm120 mm
Depth259 mm265 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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