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BenQ X3100i

BenQ X3100i is a home cinema projector released in December 2023. Key specs: resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD), 4k method 4K by pixel shifting, brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,300 lm, light source LED.

8.2Score
Picture8.0
Gaming & inputs8.3
Setup & placement9.4
Smart features & sound4.7
Noise, lifetime & portability3.8
price rangeUS$2,050–2,550Reference price converted from EUR
Released
December 2023
Brand
BenQBenQ
Popularity
#44 of 767
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)Resolution (on screen)
4K by pixel shifting4K method
3,300 lmBrightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
LEDLight source
1.15:1Throw ratio
YesHDR support
Android TVSmart platform
10 WBuilt-in speakers (total output)
4.2 msInput lag
32 dBFan noise
6.8 kgWeight
Spec guide

How it ranks among home cinema projectors of 2023

compared with other home cinema projectors

Why is X3100i a good choice?

Maximum refresh rate: 240 Hzbetter than 89% of home cinema projectors
Specifications

Full specifications

Picture
Resolution (on screen)
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution
1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method
4K by pixel shifting
Display technology
DLP
Light source
LED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
3,300 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)
600,000:1
HDR support
Yes
HDR formats
HDR10
Colour gamut (Rec.709)
95%
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)
100%
3D playback
Yes
Gaming
Input lag
4.2 ms
Maximum refresh rate
240 Hz
Game / low-latency mode
Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio
1.15:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)
1.5:1
Throw type
Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image
2.55 m
Optical zoom
1.3×
Lens shift
Vertical
Keystone correction
Yes
Automatic keystone correction
Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)
10 W
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Smart & streaming
Smart platform
Android TV
Built-in smart platform
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
AirPlay
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs
2
HDMI eARC
Yes
USB port
Yes
Ethernet (LAN)
No
VGA input
No
Audio output
Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption
330 W
Light source life
20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)
30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise
32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)
28 dB
Weight
6.8 kg
Width
272 mm
Height
213 mm
Depth
259 mm
Colours
White

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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