BenQ X3000i vs BenQ X300G
 BenQ X3000iMSRP $1,999 |  BenQ X300GMSRP $1,799 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light outputANSI | 3,000 lm ANSI | 2,000 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | — |
| Throw ratio | 1.15–1.5:1 | 0.69–0.83:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 4.16 msDerived | 4.2 msDerived |
| HDR formats | HDR10, + HLG | HDR10 |
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $1,999 | MSRP $1,799 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.5–3.3 m | 1.5–1.8 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 3,000 lmDerived | 2,000 lmDerived |
| White light outputANSI | 3,000 lm ANSI | 2,000 lm ANSI |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | — |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | — |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | Yes (scheme not stated) |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 500,000:1 | 600,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 98% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverage | Rec. 709 95% coverage · DCI-P3 84% coverage |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Colour temperature presets | Native | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, + HLG | HDR10 |
| Tone mapping | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Greyscale control points | 2 | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Emitter | 4-channel LED | RGB LED |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco · 20,000 h dynamic | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.15–1.5:1 | 0.69–0.83:1 |
| Image size | 60–180 in | — |
| Projection offset | 110% | 103% |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3×Derived | 1.2×Derived |
| Focal length | 17.02–22.21 mm | 10.2–12.24 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.8–2.25 | 2.53–2.73 |
| Focus | Manual | — |
| Autofocus | — | Yes |
| Vertical lens shift | None | — |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | — |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 40° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 40° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz | 1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 240 HzDerived | 240 HzDerived |
| Max refresh at 4K | 60 HzDerived | 60 HzDerived |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.3 ms · 240 Hz 4.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms | 1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.3 ms · 240 Hz 4.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms |
| Lowest input lag | 4.16 msDerived | 4.2 msDerived |
| Input lag at 4K 60 Hz | 16.67 msDerived | 16.7 msDerived |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal) | HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 1Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| Other video inputs | — | USB-C (DisplayPort) |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Control ports | RS-232, 12 V trigger | — |
| Horizontal scan | 15–135 kHz | 15–135 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 23–240 Hz | 23–240 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Smart platform | Android TV | Android TV |
| OS version | 9 | 11 |
| Google-certified | Yes | Yes |
| Chipset | Amlogic S905Y2 | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 16 GB | — |
| Netflix | No | — |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | Chromecast built-in |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 16 W |
| Speakers | 2 | 2 |
| Layout | Stereo | Stereo |
| Tuned by | + treVolo, Bongiovi DPS | Bongiovi DPS |
| Audio formats | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Audio outputs | + 3.5 mm, + Optical, HDMI eARC | HDMI eARC |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived | eARCDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 272 × 259 × 207 mm | 212 × 181 × 195 mm |
| Weight | 6,400 g | 3,000 g |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 20–25 mm screws | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 10–90%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 360 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 160 W | 180 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Eye-protection sensor | — | Yes |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/X3000i/X3000i_UM_EN_230306102124.pdf | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/X300G/X300G_UM_EN_240730143809.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Streaming dongle | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Streaming dongle |
| Remote | Bluetooth | Voice |