BenQ W4100i vs Optoma UHZ35

BenQ W4100i is quieter, broader on HDR and in stock. Optoma UHZ35 is $600 cheaper and lighter.

	BenQ W4100i$2,799 · Amazon Buy	Optoma UHZ35MSRP $2,199

Key differences
White light output
White light output	3,200 lm ANSI	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	—	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.15–1.5:1	1.4–2.24:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	6.5 msDerived	4.4 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$2,999	$2,199
Best price
Best price	$2,799	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.5–3.3 m	3.1–5.0 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	3,200 lm ANSI	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	3,500 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	80%
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	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	—	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	—	XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1	500,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 100% coverage (u′v′) · DCI-P3 100% coverage (u′v′)	—
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, HLG
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	Dynamic	—
Tone mapping (maker name)
Tone mapping (maker name)	Dynamic Tone Mapping (HDR-PRO)	—
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	11	—
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF, Filmmaker Mode	—
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	4-channel LED	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	30,000 h eco
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	15 s	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	15 s	90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.15–1.5:1	1.4–2.24:1
Image size
Image size	30–300 in	26–303 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	116%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.3×Derived	1.6×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	17.02–22.21 mm	20.91–32.62 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.8–2.25	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	—
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	—
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°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Lens elements
Lens elements	10	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz	1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 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	1080p: 240 Hz 4.4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 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 2.0 · HDMI 2.0 (eARC)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	—
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, 12 V trigger	RS-232
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–270 kHz	15–140 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–240 Hz	24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.0	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	Android TV	—
OS version
OS version	11	—
Google-certified
Google-certified	Yes	—
Security updates until
Security updates until	31 Dec 2028	—
Netflix
Netflix	Via dongle	—
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	5 W	15 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	—
Tuned by
Tuned by	treVolo, Bongiovi DPS	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC	3.5 mm, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	eARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	421 × 312 × 135 mm	274 × 216 × 114 mm
Weight
Weight	6,100 g	3,000 g
Colours
Colours	—	White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	M4, 10 mm screws
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP6X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	Yes	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	—
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 380 W · Normal 330 W	Max 185 W · Eco 126 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	—	Up to 2 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	—	Notice 57
Marks
Marks	CE	—
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr	1 yr
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/W4100i/W4100i_UM_EN_250416144229.pdf	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/cbd58627-8cc5-43de-9633-fa24cd20bd45.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, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	Backlit	—

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