BenQ TK700STi vs BenQ X3100i

BenQ TK700STi is $200 cheaper and lighter. BenQ X3100i is brighter, quieter and in stock.

Key differences
White light outputANSI
3,000 lm ANSI3,300 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
0.9–1.08:11.15–1.5:1
Light source
LampLED
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,599$2,399
Best price
—$1,799
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.0–2.4 m2.5–3.3 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
3,000 lm ANSI3,300 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.65 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Colour wheel segments
8—
Dynamic contrast
10,000:1600,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 96% coverageRec. 709 95% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4, 2.6
Colour temperature presets
NativeNative
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
—Adjustable
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points
—2
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
LampLED
Emitter
—4-channel LED
Lamp power
240 W—
Light-source life
4,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 8,000 h dynamic20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco · 30,000 h dynamic
Warm-up time
30 s15 s
Cool-down time
90 s15 s
Optics
Throw ratio
0.9–1.08:11.15–1.5:1
Image size
—60–200 in
Projection offset
110%110%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.2×Derived1.3×Derived
Focal length
9.25–11.1 mm17.02–22.21 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.94–2.051.8–2.25
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
None±10%
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Motorised lens shift
—No
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
—No
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.3 ms · 240 Hz 4.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.3 ms · 240 Hz 4.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal)HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2)
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, 12 V trigger
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz23–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
4.25.0
Smart platform
Android TVAndroid TV
OS version
1011
Google-certified
—Yes
Security updates until
—31 Dec 2026
Netflix
NoVia dongle
Casting
Chromecast built-inChromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
5 W10 W
Speakers
12
Layout
—Stereo
Tuned by
treVolo, Bongiovi DPSBongiovi DPS
Audio formats
Dolby AtmosDolby Atmos
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, HDMI eARC3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
312 × 246 × 110 mm272 × 259 × 213 mm
Weight
3,100 g6,800 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4M4, 20–25 mm screws
Exhaust
—Side
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–90%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 380 W · Normal 310 WMax 360 W · Normal 330 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
RG2RG2
Warranty
3 yr3 yr
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/TK700STi/TK700STi_UM_EN_240717161751.pdfhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/X3100i/X3100i_UM_EN_230919170246.pdf
Firmware
—1.10
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Streaming donglePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Streaming dongle
Remote
—IR
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