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BenQ W4100i vs XGIMI HORIZON 20

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BenQ W4100iBenQ W4100i
MSRP $2,999
XGIMI HORIZON 20XGIMI HORIZON 20
MSRP $1,699
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Technology brandDLPDLP
Number of imaging devices11
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in0.47 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
Optics
Throw ratio1.15–1.5:11.2–1.5:1
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 mβ€”
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.3Γ—1.25Γ—Derived
FocusManualAuto
Vertical lens shift0–60%Β±120%
Horizontal lens shiftΒ±15%Β±45%
Motorized lens shiftNoYes
Focal length17.02–22.21 mmβ€”
F-number1.8–2.25β€”
Lens elements10β€”
Interchangeable lensNoβ€”
Image size range30–300 in40–300 in
Vertical keystone-30–30Β°β€”
Horizontal keystone-30–30Β°β€”
Corner / warp correction4ptβ€”
Light source
Light source typeLEDRGB triple laser
Light source detail4LED (RGBB)RGB triple laser, with emission bands of 458-472 nm, 519-531 nm and 635-651 nm
Light source lifeNormal: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 30,000 hβ€”
Warm-up time15 sβ€”
Cool-down time15 sβ€”
Light-source dimmingDynamic frameβ€”
Brightness
ISO light outputβ€”3,200 lm
ANSI lumens3,200 lmβ€”
Brightness by modeD65: 2,050 lmβ€”
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast3,000,000:120,000:1
Colour
Rec.709 gamut100%β€”
DCI-P3 gamut100%β€”
BT.2020 gamut79.43%Measured110%
Gamut metricCoverageArea
Gamut chromaticity spaceUvβ€”
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.6β€”
Bit depth / 'number of colours'30 bit8 bit
Filmmaker ModeYesYes
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system6-axisβ€”
Greyscale control points11β€”
ISF certifiedYesβ€”
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10+, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping typeDynamicβ€”
Tone-mapping brand nameDynamic Tone Mapping (HDR-PRO)β€”
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz1920Γ—1080: 240 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 ms1920Γ—1080 @ 240 Hz: 1 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 120 Hz: 2.2 ms Β· 3840Γ—2160 @ 60 Hz: 3 ms
Variable refresh rateβ€”HDMI VRR
Auto low-latency modeYesYes
Audio
Speaker power5 W24 W
Speaker count12
Audio channelsMonoβ€”
Audio partnertreVolo / Bongiovi DPSHarman Kardon
DTSβ€”Yes
Audio outputs3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC, HDMI eARCOptical, 3.5 mm, HDMI eARC
HDMI ARCYesβ€”
HDMI eARCYesYes
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal3840 Γ— 2160β€”
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, eARC; HDMI 2: HDMI
Horizontal scan frequency15–270 kHzβ€”
Vertical scan frequency23–240 Hzβ€”
USB media playbackYesβ€”
RS-232Yesβ€”
12 V triggerYesβ€”
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth version5.05.2
Firmware / software
Smart OSAndroid TVGoogle TV
OS versionAndroid 11.0β€”
Certified OSYesβ€”
NetflixVia dongleβ€”
CastingChromecast built-inDLNA, Chromecast built-in
RAMβ€”4 GB
Storageβ€”128 GB
SoCβ€”MT9679
Update policyGuaranteed product security updates until 31/12/2028β€”
3D
3D supportYesYes
3D sync methodDLP-Linkβ€”
3D formatsFrame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-sideβ€”
Glasses included0β€”
Setup automation
AutofocusNoneβ€”
Auto keystoneYesYes
Screen fit / alignmentYesYes
Obstacle avoidanceβ€”Yes
Eye-protection sensorβ€”Yes
Integrated stand / gimbalβ€”Type: adjustable_stand
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Typical: 30 dB(A) Β· Eco: 29 dB(A)Rated: 28 dB(A)
Noise measurement distanceβ€”1 m
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40Β°C0–40Β°C
Operating humidity10–90%RHβ€”
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,000 mβ€”
High-altitude modeYesβ€”
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)380 W180 W
Power consumption by modeTypical: 330 Wβ€”
Standby power0.5 Wβ€”
Power supplyβ€”External brick
Physical & installation
Width421 mm298 mm
Depth312 mm190 mm
Height135 mm249 mm
Weight6.1 kg4.8 kg
Sealed optical engineYesβ€”
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG2RG2
Safety & market certificationsCEIMAX Enhanced
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yr Β· πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EU 3 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 2 yr Β· πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GB 2 yr Β· πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EU 2 yr
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/W4100i/W4100i_UM_EN_250416144229.pdfhttps://helpcenter.xgimi.com/hc/en-gb/article_attachments/50404742316697
In the box
Box contentsAndroid tv dongle, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens coverPower plug, User manual, Warranty card, Remote, Batteries
Remote typeBacklitBluetooth
3D glasses in box0β€”