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BenQ W4100i vs JVC LX-NZ30

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BenQ W4100iBenQ W4100i
MSRP $2,999
JVC LX-NZ30JVC LX-NZ30
MSRP $4,299.95
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Technology brandDLPDLP
Number of imaging devices11
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in0.47 in
Native aspect ratio16:9β€”
Native resolutionβ€”1920 Γ— 1080
Pixel shiftβ€”Other
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
Optics
Throw ratio1.15–1.5:11.36–2.18:1
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 m80β€³: 2.4–3.84 m Β· 90β€³: 2.7–4.32 m Β· 95β€³: 2.85–4.56 m Β· 100β€³: 3–4.8 m Β· 110β€³: 3.3–5.28 m Β· 120β€³: 3.6–5.76 m Β· 130β€³: 3.9–6.24 m Β· 140β€³: 4.2–6.72 m Β· 150β€³: 4.5–7.2 m Β· 160β€³: 4.8–7.68 m Β· 170β€³: 5.1–8.16 m Β· 180β€³: 5.4–8.64 m Β· 200β€³: 6–9.6 m
Zoom typeOpticalβ€”
Zoom ratio1.3Γ—1.6Γ—
FocusManualManual
Vertical lens shift0–60%Β±60%
Horizontal lens shiftΒ±15%Β±23%
Motorized lens shiftNoNo
Focal length17.02–22.21 mm14.3–22.9 mm
F-number1.8–2.251.81
Lens elements10β€”
Interchangeable lensNoβ€”
Image size range30–300 in60–200 in
Vertical keystone-30–30Β°β€”
Horizontal keystone-30–30Β°β€”
Corner / warp correction4ptWarp
Light source
Light source typeLEDLaser (phosphor)
Light source detail4LED (RGBB)Blue laser diode, 105 W x 1, wavelength 449-461 nm, with phosphor
Light source lifeNormal: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 30,000 hNormal: 20,000 h
Warm-up time15 sβ€”
Cool-down time15 s120 s
Light-source dimmingDynamic frameβ€”
Brightness
ANSI lumens3,200 lmβ€”
Claimed brightness (non-standard)β€”3,300
Claimed brightness unitβ€”Unspecified
Brightness by modeD65: 2,050 lmβ€”
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast3,000,000:1β€”
Dynamic light controlβ€”Laser dimming
Colour
Rec.709 gamut100%100%
DCI-P3 gamut100%β€”
BT.2020 gamut79.43%Measuredβ€”
Gamut metricCoverageβ€”
Gamut chromaticity spaceUvβ€”
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4, 2.6
Bit depth / 'number of colours'30 bitβ€”
Filmmaker ModeYesβ€”
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points11β€”
ISF certifiedYesβ€”
Picture mode memoriesβ€”2
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping typeDynamicβ€”
Tone-mapping brand nameDynamic Tone Mapping (HDR-PRO)Auto Tone Mapping
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)Yesβ€”
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 60 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 Wβ€”
Speaker count1β€”
Audio channelsMonoβ€”
Audio partnertreVolo / Bongiovi DPSβ€”
Audio outputs3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC, HDMI eARCβ€”
HDMI ARCYesβ€”
HDMI eARCYesβ€”
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
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 2.0, HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.3
Horizontal scan frequency15–270 kHzβ€”
Vertical scan frequency23–240 Hzβ€”
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)β€”Yes
USB media playbackYesβ€”
RS-232YesYes
LAN controlβ€”Yes
12 V triggerYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5β€”
Bluetooth version5.0β€”
Ethernetβ€”Yes
Firmware / software
Smart OSAndroid TVβ€”
OS versionAndroid 11.0β€”
Certified OSYesβ€”
NetflixVia dongleβ€”
CastingChromecast built-inβ€”
Update policyGuaranteed product security updates until 31/12/2028β€”
3D
3D supportYesβ€”
3D sync methodDLP-Linkβ€”
3D formatsFrame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-sideβ€”
Glasses included0β€”
Setup automation
AutofocusNoneβ€”
Auto keystoneYesβ€”
Screen fit / alignmentYesβ€”
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Typical: 30 dB(A) Β· Eco: 29 dB(A)Normal: 34 dB(A) Β· Eco: 29 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40Β°C0–40Β°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH10–90%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,000 m3,000 m
High-altitude modeYesYes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)380 W360 W
Power consumption by modeTypical: 330 Wβ€”
Standby power0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby powerβ€”2 W
Physical & installation
Width421 mm405 mm
Depth312 mm341 mm
Height135 mm146 mm
Weight6.1 kg5.9 kg
Colours / finishesβ€”Black, White
Mount hole patternβ€”Screw: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 8
Sealed optical engineYesβ€”
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG2RG2
Laser product classβ€”Class 1
Safety & market certificationsCEFCC, CE
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yr Β· πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EU 3 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 2 yr
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/W4100i/W4100i_UM_EN_250416144229.pdfhttps://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-4412-11.pdf
In the box
Box contentsAndroid tv dongle, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens coverRemote, Batteries, Power cable, Manual
Remote typeBacklitIR
3D glasses in box0β€”