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BenQ W4100i vs Sony VPL-XW7000ES

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BenQ W4100iBenQ W4100i
MSRP $2,999
Sony VPL-XW7000ES
MSRP $27,999.99
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPLCoS
Technology brandDLPSXRD
Number of imaging devices13
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in0.61 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Native resolutionβ€”3840 Γ— 2160
Pixel shiftβ€”None
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 2160β€”
Optical system descriptionβ€”3 x 0.61-inch SXRD (reflective LCoS) panels with wide dynamic range optics
Panel alignment / convergence controlβ€”Zone
Optics
Throw ratio1.15–1.5:11.35–2.84:1
Throw reference pointLensLens
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 m60β€³: 1.78–3.75 m Β· 80β€³: 2.38–5.02 m Β· 100β€³: 2.99–6.28 m Β· 120β€³: 3.6–7.55 m Β· 150β€³: 4.51–9.45 m Β· 170β€³: 5.12–10.72 m Β· 200β€³: 6.03–12.62 m Β· 250β€³: 7.54–15.78 m Β· 300β€³: 9.06–18.95 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.3Γ—2.1Γ—
FocusManualMotorized
Vertical lens shift0–60%Β±85%
Horizontal lens shiftΒ±15%Β±36%
Motorized lens shiftNoYes
Focal length17.02–22.21 mmβ€”
F-number1.8–2.252.5–3.24
Lens elements10β€”
Lens apertureβ€”70 mm
Interchangeable lensNoβ€”
Image size range30–300 in60–300 in
Lens memoryβ€”3
Vertical keystone-30–30Β°β€”
Horizontal keystone-30–30Β°β€”
Corner / warp correction4ptβ€”
Light source
Light source typeLEDLaser (phosphor)
Light source detail4LED (RGBB)Laser diode
Light source lifeNormal: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 30,000 hRated: 20,000 h
Warm-up time15 sβ€”
Cool-down time15 sβ€”
Light-source dimmingDynamic frameContinuous
Brightness
ANSI lumens3,200 lm3,200 lm
Brightness by modeD65: 2,050 lmβ€”
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast3,000,000:1β€”
Dynamic light controlβ€”Laser dimming
Manual iris / apertureβ€”No
Colour
Rec.709 gamut100%β€”
DCI-P3 gamut100%95%
BT.2020 gamut79.43%Measuredβ€”
Gamut metricCoverageCoverage
Gamut chromaticity spaceUvβ€”
Colour temperature presetsβ€”D93, D65, D55, Custom
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€”10
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping typeDynamicDynamic
Tone-mapping brand nameDynamic Tone Mapping (HDR-PRO)Dynamic HDR Enhancer
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz1920Γ—1080: 120 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 ms3840Γ—2160 @ 60 Hz: 21 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 120 Hz: 13 ms
Auto low-latency modeYesβ€”
Audio
Speaker power5 Wβ€”
Speaker count10
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— 21604096 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 2.0b, 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0b, 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.3
Horizontal scan frequency15–270 kHz26.97–135 kHzDerived
Vertical scan frequency23–240 Hz23.98–120 HzDerived
USB media playbackYesβ€”
RS-232YesYes
LAN controlβ€”Yes
Wired IR inputβ€”Yes
12 V triggerYesYes
Control ecosystem driversβ€”Crestron, Control4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5β€”
Bluetooth version5.0β€”
Ethernetβ€”Yes
Firmware / software
Smart OSAndroid TVNone
OS versionAndroid 11.0β€”
Certified OSYesβ€”
NetflixVia dongleβ€”
CastingChromecast built-inβ€”
Update policyGuaranteed product security updates until 31/12/2028β€”
3D
3D supportYesYes
3D sync methodDLP-LinkRF
3D formatsFrame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-sideSide-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame packing
Glasses included00
Setup automation
AutofocusNoneβ€”
Auto keystoneYesβ€”
Screen fit / alignmentYesβ€”
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Typical: 30 dB(A) Β· Eco: 29 dB(A)Acoustic noise: 26 dB(A)
Noise measurement standardβ€”Unspecified
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40Β°C5–35Β°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,000 mβ€”
High-altitude modeYesYes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)380 Wβ€”
Power consumption by modeTypical: 330 WPower consumption: 420 W
Standby power0.5 W0.3 W
Networked standby powerβ€”0.5 W
Power supplyβ€”Internal
Physical & installation
Width421 mm460 mm
Depth312 mm517 mm
Height135 mm210 mm
Weight6.1 kg14 kg
Exhaust / intake directionβ€”Rear
Colours / finishesβ€”Black, White
Sealed optical engineYesβ€”
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG2β€”
Safety & market certificationsCEIMAX Enhanced
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yr Β· πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EU 3 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yr
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/W4100i/W4100i_UM_EN_250416144229.pdfhttps://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/xw5000/v1/en/print.pdf
In the box
Box contentsAndroid tv dongle, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens coverRemote, Batteries, Lens cap, Power cord, Setup guide
Remote typeBacklitBacklit
3D glasses in box00