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BenQ X3100i vs ViewSonic X1-4K

What X3100i does better (3) and where X1-4K wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ X3100i
BenQ · 2023X3100i
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,300
vs
ViewSonic X1-4K
ViewSonic · 2023X1-4K
8.5Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,550
Higher score
8.0Picture6.4
8.3Gaming & inputs9.2
9.4Setup & placement6.8
4.7Smart features & sound6.3
3.8Noise, lifetime & portability6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

X3100iX1-4K
272 × 213259355 × 121244
X3100iX1-4KDifference
Height213 mm121 mm+92 mm
Width272 mm355 mm−83 mm
Depth259 mm244 mm+15 mm
Weight6.8 kg3.6 kg+3.2 kg

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

Why is X3100i better than X1-4K?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm vs 2,150 lm+53%
  2. Automatic keystone correctionYes · X1-4K: No
  3. Fan noise32 dB vs 33 dB+3%

Why is X1-4K better than X3100i?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:1 vs 3,000,000:15×
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 12 W+20%
  4. Weight6.8 kg vs 3.6 kg+89%
  5. Optical zoom1.3× vs 2×+54%
  6. Power consumption330 W vs 236 W+40%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ X3100iBenQ X3100i≈ US$2,3008.2
ViewSonic X1-4KViewSonic X1-4K≈ US$1,5508.5
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 sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm2,150 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)600,000:13,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)95%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)100%—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Input lag4.2 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.15:11.15:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.5:11.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.55 m2.55 m
Smallest image size—60″
Largest image size—150″
Optical zoom1.3×2×
Lens shiftVerticalVertical
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W12 W
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption330 W236 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB29 dB
Weight6.8 kg3.6 kg
Width272 mm355 mm
Height213 mm121 mm
Depth259 mm244 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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