BenQ W4100i vs DLA-NZ900

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	BenQ W4100i MSRP $2,999	DLA-NZ900 MSRP $32,999.95
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	LCoS
Technology brand	DLP	D-ILA
Number of imaging devices	1	3
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.69 in
Native aspect ratio	16:9	—
Native resolution	—	4096 × 2160
Pixel shift	—	8K e-shift
Addressable resolution	3840 × 2160	8192 × 4320
Optical system description	—	Wire-grid optical engine, 3 D-ILA devices
Optics
Throw ratio	1.15–1.5:1	1.35–2.75:1
Throw reference point	Lens	—
Projection distance table	30″: 0.74–0.98 m · 40″: 1–1.31 m · 50″: 1.25–1.64 m · 60″: 1.51–1.97 m · 80″: 2.02–2.64 m · 95″: 2.4–3.14 m · 100″: 2.53–3.3 m · 110″: 2.78–3.63 m · 120″: 3.04–3.97 m · 130″: 3.29–4.3 m · 140″: 3.55–4.63 m · 150″: 3.8–4.96 m · 160″: 4.05–5.29 m · 170″: 4.31–5.63 m · 180″: 4.56–5.96 m · 190″: 4.82–6.29 m · 200″: 5.07–6.62 m · 250″: 6.35–8.28 m · 300″: 7.62–9.94 m	60″: 1.75–3.61 m · 80″: 2.37–4.84 m · 100″: 2.98–6.07 m · 120″: 3.59–7.3 m · 150″: 4.51–9.15 m · 200″: 6.04–12.22 m · 250″: 7.57–15.3 m · 280″: 8.48–17.14 m
Zoom type	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.3×	2×
Focus	Manual	Motorized
Vertical lens shift	0–60%	±100%
Horizontal lens shift	±15%	±43%
Motorized lens shift	No	Yes
Focal length	17.02–22.21 mm	—
F-number	1.8–2.25	—
Lens elements	10	18
Lens aperture	—	100 mm
Lens material	—	All-glass
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Image size range	30–300 in	60–300 in
Lens memory	—	10
Vertical keystone	-30–30°	—
Horizontal keystone	-30–30°	—
Corner / warp correction	4pt	—
Light source
Light source type	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Light source detail	4LED (RGBB)	New BLU-Escent laser diode
Light source life	Normal: 20,000 h · Eco: 30,000 h	Standard: 20,000 h
Life definition	—	50% brightness
Warm-up time	15 s	—
Cool-down time	15 s	10 s
Laser wavelengths	—	B 455 nm
Light-source dimming	Dynamic frame	Manual steps
Brightness
ANSI lumens	3,200 lm	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	3,300
Claimed brightness unit	—	Peak lumens
Brightness by mode	D65: 2,050 lm	—
Contrast & black level
Native on/off contrast	—	150,000:1
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1	—
Dynamic light control	—	Laser dimming
Manual iris / aperture	—	Yes
Colour
Rec.709 gamut	100%	100%
DCI-P3 gamut	100%	98%
BT.2020 gamut	79.43%Measured	73%
Gamut metric	Coverage	—
Gamut chromaticity space	Uv	—
Colour temperature presets	—	D55, D65, D93, Custom
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6	2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	30 bit	12 bit
Filmmaker Mode	Yes	Yes
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system	6-axis	6-axis
Greyscale control points	11	—
Auto-calibration	—	Sensor supported
ISF certified	Yes	Yes
Picture mode memories	—	6
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Tone mapping type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tone-mapping brand name	Dynamic Tone Mapping (HDR-PRO)	Frame Adapt HDR
Metadata handling	—	Uses MaxCLL
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Max refresh rate	1920×1080: 240 Hz	1920×1080: 120 Hz · 3840×2160: 120 Hz · 4096×2160: 120 Hz · 7680×4320: 60 Hz
Input lag (rated)	1920×1080 @ 240 Hz: 6.5 ms · 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 13 ms · 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 17.9 ms · 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 17.9 ms	—
Auto low-latency mode	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power	5 W	—
Speaker count	1	—
Audio channels	Mono	—
Audio partner	treVolo / Bongiovi DPS	—
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC, HDMI eARC	—
HDMI ARC	Yes	—
HDMI eARC	Yes	No
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	3840 × 2160	7680 × 4320
HDMI port count	3	2
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 2.2	HDMI 1: HDMI, 48 Gbps, HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2: HDMI, 48 Gbps, HDCP 2.3
Horizontal scan frequency	15–270 kHz	—
Vertical scan frequency	23–240 Hz	—
USB media playback	Yes	No
RS-232	Yes	Yes
LAN control	—	Yes
12 V trigger	Yes	Yes
Control ecosystem drivers	—	Control4
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Bluetooth version	5.0	—
Ethernet	—	Yes
Firmware / software
Smart OS	Android TV	—
OS version	Android 11.0	—
Certified OS	Yes	—
Netflix	Via dongle	—
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Update policy	Guaranteed product security updates until 31/12/2028	—
3D
3D support	Yes	Yes
3D sync method	DLP-Link	RF
3D formats	Frame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-side	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
Glasses included	0	0
Setup automation
Autofocus	None	—
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Screen fit / alignment	Yes	—
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Typical: 30 dB(A) · Eco: 29 dB(A)	Fan noise: 24 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	5–35°C
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	3,000 m	2,000 m
High-altitude mode	Yes	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Tilt-limited
Rated voltage	100–240 V	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	380 W	—
Power consumption by mode	Typical: 330 W	In use: 440 W
Standby power	0.5 W	0.3 W
Networked standby power	—	1.5 W
Physical & installation
Width	421 mm	500 mm
Depth	312 mm	528 mm
Height	135 mm	234 mm
Weight	6.1 kg	25.3 kg
Exhaust / intake direction	—	Front
Sealed optical engine	Yes	—
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk group	RG2	RG2
Laser product class	—	Class 1
Safety & market certifications	CE	FCC, ISF
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr	🇺🇸 US 3 yr
Latest firmware	—	2.01
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/W4100i/W4100i_UM_EN_250416144229.pdf	https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-4578-21.pdf
In the box
Box contents	Android tv dongle, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cover	Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Lens cover, Quick guide
Remote type	Backlit	Backlit
3D glasses in box	0	0