BenQ W4100i vs Nebula X1

Nebula X1 is $500 cheaper, brighter and quieter.

	BenQ W4100i$2,799 · Amazon Buy	Nebula X1$2,299 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	3,200 lm ANSI	3,500 lm ANSI
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	5,000:1
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.15–1.5:1	0.9–1.5:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	6.5 msDerived	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, Dolby Vision
Light source
Light source	LED	RGB triple laser
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	26 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$2,999	$2,999
Best price
Best price	$2,799	$2,299
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.5–3.3 m	2.0–3.3 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	3,200 lm ANSI	3,500 lm ANSI
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Reference mode 2,050 lm	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.47 in
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	5,000:1
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1	56,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	Dynamic iris
Manual iris
Manual iris	—	Yes
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 100% coverage (u′v′) · DCI-P3 100% coverage (u′v′)	BT.2020 110% area
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	Dynamic	—
Tone mapping (maker name)
Tone mapping (maker name)	Dynamic Tone Mapping (HDR-PRO)	AI HDR Tone Mapping
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	11	11
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF, Filmmaker Mode	ISF
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	RGB triple laser
Emitter
Emitter	4-channel LED	—
Laser wavelengths
Laser wavelengths	—	G 525 nm
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	30,000 h
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	15 s	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	15 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.15–1.5:1	0.9–1.5:1
Image size
Image size	30–300 in	60–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.3×Derived	1.67×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	17.02–22.21 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.8–2.25	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	Yes
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	—	When moved
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	0–60%	—
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±15%	—
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Lens elements
Lens elements	10	14
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz	—
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 13 ms · 240 Hz 6.5 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms	—
Gaming features
Gaming features	ALLM	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal)	HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.1 (eARC)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	—
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, 12 V trigger	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–270 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–240 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.0	5.1
Smart platform
Smart platform	Android TV	Google TV
OS version
OS version	11	14
Google-certified
Google-certified	Yes	—
Security updates until
Security updates until	31 Dec 2028	—
Netflix
Netflix	Via dongle	Built in
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	Chromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	5 W	40 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	4
Layout
Layout	Mono	—
Tuned by
Tuned by	treVolo, Bongiovi DPS	—
Audio formats
Audio formats	—	Dolby Audio
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC	Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	eARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	—	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	421 × 312 × 135 mm	—
Weight
Weight	6,100 g	6,200 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	—	Gimbal, 25° tilt, motorised
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	4 × M4, screws ≥ 6 mm
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	—	Yes
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	Yes	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–35°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	—
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	—
Power draw
Power draw	Max 380 W · Normal 330 W	Max 240 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG1
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	—	Yes
Marks
Marks	CE	CE, UKCA
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr	2 yr
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/W4100i/W4100i_UM_EN_250416144229.pdf	https://salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026160/en_US/000026160.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cap, Streaming dongle	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	Backlit	Voice

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