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BenQ W4100i vs Dangbei MP1 Max

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BenQ W4100iBenQ W4100i
MSRP $2,999
Dangbei MP1 MaxDangbei MP1 Max
MSRP $1,999
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Technology brandDLPDLP
Number of imaging devices1β€”
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in0.47 in
Native aspect ratio16:9β€”
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
Optics
Throw ratio1.15–1.5:11.2:1
Throw reference pointLensβ€”
Projection distance table30β€³: 0.74–0.98 m Β· 40β€³: 1–1.31 m Β· 50β€³: 1.25–1.64 m Β· 60β€³: 1.51–1.97 m Β· 80β€³: 2.02–2.64 m Β· 95β€³: 2.4–3.14 m Β· 100β€³: 2.53–3.3 m Β· 110β€³: 2.78–3.63 m Β· 120β€³: 3.04–3.97 m Β· 130β€³: 3.29–4.3 m Β· 140β€³: 3.55–4.63 m Β· 150β€³: 3.8–4.96 m Β· 160β€³: 4.05–5.29 m Β· 170β€³: 4.31–5.63 m Β· 180β€³: 4.56–5.96 m Β· 190β€³: 4.82–6.29 m Β· 200β€³: 5.07–6.62 m Β· 250β€³: 6.35–8.28 m Β· 300β€³: 7.62–9.94 mβ€”
Zoom typeOpticalDigital
Zoom ratio1.3Γ—β€”
FocusManualAuto
Vertical lens shift0–60%β€”
Horizontal lens shiftΒ±15%β€”
Motorized lens shiftNoβ€”
Focal length17.02–22.21 mmβ€”
F-number1.8–2.25β€”
Lens elements10β€”
Interchangeable lensNoβ€”
Image size range30–300 in40–300 in
Vertical keystone-30–30Β°β€”
Horizontal keystone-30–30Β°β€”
Corner / warp correction4pt4pt
Light source
Light source typeLEDHybrid laser + LED
Light source detail4LED (RGBB)Triple laser + LED
Light source lifeNormal: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 30,000 hβ€”
Warm-up time15 sβ€”
Cool-down time15 sβ€”
Light-source dimmingDynamic frameβ€”
Brightness
ISO light outputβ€”3,100 lm
ANSI lumens3,200 lmβ€”
Brightness by modeD65: 2,050 lmβ€”
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast3,000,000:1β€”
Colour
Rec.709 gamut100%β€”
DCI-P3 gamut100%β€”
BT.2020 gamut79.43%Measured110%
Gamut metricCoverageβ€”
Gamut chromaticity spaceUvβ€”
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.6β€”
Bit depth / 'number of colours'30 bitβ€”
Filmmaker ModeYesβ€”
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system6-axisβ€”
Greyscale control points1111
ISF certifiedYesβ€”
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Tone mapping typeDynamicβ€”
Tone-mapping brand nameDynamic Tone Mapping (HDR-PRO)β€”
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz
Input lag (rated)1920Γ—1080 @ 240 Hz: 6.5 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 120 Hz: 13 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 60 Hz: 17.9 ms Β· 3840Γ—2160 @ 60 Hz: 17.9 msβ€”
Auto low-latency modeYesβ€”
Audio
Speaker power5 W24 W
Speaker count12
Audio channelsMonoβ€”
Audio partnertreVolo / Bongiovi DPSβ€”
DTSβ€”Yes
Audio outputs3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC, HDMI eARC3.5 mm, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI ARCYesβ€”
HDMI eARCYesYes
Bluetooth speaker modeβ€”Yes
Bluetooth audio outβ€”Yes
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal3840 Γ— 2160β€”
HDMI port count32
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI-1: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 (ALLM); HDMI-2: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3, eARC (ALLM); HDMI-3: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3; HDMI-Internal: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1, eARC
Horizontal scan frequency15–270 kHzβ€”
Vertical scan frequency23–240 Hzβ€”
USB media playbackYesYes
RS-232Yesβ€”
12 V triggerYesβ€”
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth version5.05.2
Ethernetβ€”No
Firmware / software
Smart OSAndroid TVGoogle TV
OS versionAndroid 11.0β€”
Certified OSYesβ€”
NetflixVia dongleNative
CastingChromecast built-inChromecast built-in
RAMβ€”2 GB
Storageβ€”32 GB
SoCβ€”Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55
Update policyGuaranteed product security updates until 31/12/2028β€”
3D
3D supportYesYes
3D sync methodDLP-Linkβ€”
3D formatsFrame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-sideSide-by-side, Top-bottom
Glasses included0β€”
Setup automation
AutofocusNoneβ€”
Auto keystoneYesYes
Screen fit / alignmentYesYes
Obstacle avoidanceβ€”Yes
Eye-protection sensorβ€”Yes
Integrated stand / gimbalβ€”Type: built_in_stand Β· Horizontal rotation deg: 360 Β· Vertical tilt deg: 135
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Typical: 30 dB(A) Β· Eco: 29 dB(A)Standard: 24 dB(A)
Noise measurement distanceβ€”1 m
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40Β°C5–35Β°C
Operating humidity10–90%RHβ€”
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,000 mβ€”
High-altitude modeYesβ€”
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling
Rated voltage100–240 Vβ€”
Rated frequency50–60 Hzβ€”
Power consumption (max)380 W190 W
Power consumption by modeTypical: 330 Wβ€”
Standby power0.5 W0.5 W
Power supplyβ€”External brick
Physical & installation
Width421 mm296 mm
Depth312 mm230 mm
Height135 mm247 mm
Weight6.1 kg5.6 kg
Colours / finishesβ€”Dark grey
Mount hole patternβ€”Thread: 1/4-inch Β· Depth in: 0.26 Β· Holes: 1
Sealed optical engineYesβ€”
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG2RG2
Laser product classβ€”Class 1 laser product (IEC 60825-1:2014)
Safety & market certificationsCECE, UKCA, FCC
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yr Β· πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EU 3 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 1 yr
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/W4100i/W4100i_UM_EN_250416144229.pdfhttps://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/1127/0815/files/MP1_Max-20250616.pdf?v=1750052373
In the box
Box contentsAndroid tv dongle, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens coverRemote, Batteries, Carrying case, Power plug, Manual
Remote typeBacklitBluetooth
3D glasses in box0β€”