BenQ X1300i vs BenQ X3100i

BenQ X1300i is $500 cheaper and lighter. BenQ X3100i is brighter, better for gaming and in stock.

Key differences
White light outputANSI
3,000 lm ANSI3,300 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.3–1.56:11.15–1.5:1
Lowest input lag
8.3 msDerived4.2 msDerived
Fan noise
Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,299$2,399
Best price
—$1,799
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–3.5 m2.5–3.3 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
3,000 lm ANSI3,300 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.65 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
—4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Colour wheel segments
6—
Dynamic contrast
500,000:1600,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 98% coverageRec. 709 95% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4, 2.6
Colour temperature presets
—Native
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
—Adjustable
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points
—2
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
LEDLED
Emitter
4-channel LED4-channel LED
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco · 30,000 h dynamic
Warm-up time
About 30 s15 s
Cool-down time
About 90 s15 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.3–1.56:11.15–1.5:1
Image size
60–150 in60–200 in
Projection offset
91%110%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.2×Derived1.3×Derived
Focal length
19.16–23.02 mm17.02–22.21 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.6–1.751.8–2.25
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
None±10%
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Motorised lens shift
—No
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
—No
Max input refresh
1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 33.4 ms1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.3 ms · 240 Hz 4.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (ARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal)HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2)
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232, 12 V trigger
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz23–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
4.25.0
Smart platform
Android TVAndroid TV
OS version
911
Google-certified
—Yes
Chipset
Amlogic S905Y2—
RAM
2 GB—
Storage
16 GB—
Security updates until
—31 Dec 2026
Netflix
NoVia dongle
Casting
Chromecast built-inChromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
22
Layout
StereoStereo
Tuned by
treVolo, Bongiovi DPSBongiovi DPS
Audio formats
—Dolby Atmos
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
ARCDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
272 × 259 × 207 mm272 × 259 × 213 mm
Weight
6,400 g6,800 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screwsM4, 20–25 mm screws
Exhaust
—Side
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–90%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 360 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 160 WMax 360 W · Normal 330 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
RG2RG2
Warranty
3 yr3 yr
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/X1300i/X1300i_UM_EN_210112175341.pdfhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/X3100i/X3100i_UM_EN_230919170246.pdf
Firmware
—1.10
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty card, Lens cap, Streaming donglePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Streaming dongle
Remote
VoiceIR
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