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BenQ W4100i vs Optoma UHZ58LV

BenQ W4100i is quieter. Optoma UHZ58LV is $800 cheaper and lighter.

BenQ W4100i$2,799 · Amazon
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Optoma UHZ58LV$1,999 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
3,200 lm ANSI3,000 lm ISO
Native resolution
—1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
1.15–1.5:11.4–2.24:1
Lowest input lag
6.5 msDerived8.5 msDerived
Light source
LEDLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,999$2,299
Best price
$2,799$1,999
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.5–3.3 m3.1–5.0 m
Picture
White light output
3,200 lm ANSI3,000 lm ISO
Brightness uniformity
—80%
Brightness by mode
Reference mode 2,050 lm—
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in—
Native resolution
—1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 100% coverage (u′v′) · DCI-P3 100% coverage (u′v′)DCI-P3 95%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4, BT.1886
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Tone mapping
Dynamic—
Tone mapping (maker name)
Dynamic Tone Mapping (HDR-PRO)—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points
1111
Picture certifications
ISF, Filmmaker ModeISF, Filmmaker Mode
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
DLP-LinkDLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LEDLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
4-channel LEDBlue + red laser
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco30,000 h eco
Warm-up time
15 s—
Cool-down time
15 s90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.15–1.5:11.4–2.24:1
Image size
30–300 in20–320 in
Projection offset
—103%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.3×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
17.02–22.21 mm20.91–32.62 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.8–2.252.5–3.26
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
0–60%0–15%
Horizontal lens shift
±15%—
Motorised lens shift
NoNo
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner—
Grid warp
—Yes
Auto setup
Fit to screen—
Interchangeable lens
No—
Lens elements
10—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 13 ms · 240 Hz 6.5 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms1080p: 60 Hz 17.8 ms · 120 Hz 12.4 ms · 240 Hz 8.5 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.8 ms
Gaming features
ALLMALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal)2 × HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 2.1
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
15–270 kHz15–255 kHz
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5—
Bluetooth
5.0—
Ethernet
—Yes
Smart platform
Android TV—
OS version
11—
Google-certified
Yes—
Security updates until
31 Dec 2028—
Netflix
Via dongle—
Casting
Chromecast built-in—
Audio
Speaker power
5 W15 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Tuned by
treVolo, Bongiovi DPS—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC3.5 mm, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
421 × 312 × 135 mm274 × 219 × 108 mm
Weight
6,100 g3,500 g
Colours
—Black
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
—M4, 8 mm screws
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 380 W · Normal 330 WMax 239 W · Normal 207 W · Eco 110 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
CECE, FCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/W4100i/W4100i_UM_EN_250416144229.pdfhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12878.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cap, Streaming donglePower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, User manual
Remote
BacklitBacklit
BenQ W4100i$2,799 · Amazon
Buy
Optoma UHZ58LV$1,999 · Amazon
Buy