BenQ X300G vs Optoma UHZ55
BenQ X300G is $700 cheaper and lighter. Optoma UHZ55 is broader on HDR.
| Key differences | ||
|---|---|---|
| White light output | ||
| White light output | 2,000 lm ANSI | — |
| Native resolution | ||
| Native resolution | — | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Throw ratio | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.69–0.83:1 | 1.21–1.59:1 |
| Lowest input lag | ||
| Lowest input lag | 4.2 msDerived | 4.4 msDerived |
| HDR formats | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10 | HDR10, HLG |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) |
| MSRP | ||
| MSRP | $1,799 | $2,499 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | ||
| Distance to screen | 1.5–1.8 m | 2.7–3.5 m |
| Picture | ||
| White light output | ||
| White light output | 2,000 lm ANSI | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | ||
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 3,000 lm |
| Brightness uniformity | ||
| Brightness uniformity | — | 80% |
| Imaging technology | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | ||
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.47 in |
| Native resolution | ||
| Native resolution | — | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | ||
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | ||
| Pixel shift | Yes (scheme not stated) | XPR 4-way |
| Addressable resolution | ||
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) |
| Dynamic contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 600,000:1 | 2,500,000:1 |
| Colour gamut | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 95% coverage · DCI-P3 84% coverage | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | — |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | ||
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | — |
| HDR formats | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10 | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping | ||
| Tone mapping | Adjustable | — |
| Colour management (CMS) | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | ||
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| 3D glasses sync | ||
| 3D glasses sync | — | DLP-Link |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | ||
| Emitter | RGB LED | — |
| Light engine | ||
| Light engine | — | DuraCore |
| Light-source life | ||
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | 30,000 h max |
| Cool-down time | ||
| Cool-down time | — | 90 s |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.69–0.83:1 | 1.21–1.59:1 |
| Image size | ||
| Image size | — | 34.1–302 in |
| Projection offset | ||
| Projection offset | 103% | 105% |
| Zoom | ||
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | ||
| Zoom ratio | 1.2×Derived | 1.31×Derived |
| Focal length | ||
| Focal length | 10.2–12.24 mm | 12.81–16.74 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | ||
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.53–2.73 | 1.94–2.23 |
| Focus | ||
| Focus | — | Manual |
| Autofocus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Vertical lens shift | ||
| Vertical lens shift | — | ±10% |
| Vertical keystone | ||
| Vertical keystone | 40° | 30° |
| Horizontal keystone | ||
| Horizontal keystone | 40° | 30° |
| Auto keystone | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Grid warp | ||
| Grid warp | — | Yes |
| Interchangeable lens | ||
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max input refresh | ||
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz | 1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz |
| Input lag | ||
| 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: 240 Hz 4.4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.9 ms |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal) | HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2, game port) · 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) |
| Other video inputs | ||
| Other video inputs | USB-C (DisplayPort) | — |
| Max input resolution | ||
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | DCI 4K |
| USB media playback | ||
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Control ports | ||
| Control ports | — | RS-232, 12 V trigger |
| Horizontal scan | ||
| Horizontal scan | 15–135 kHz | 15.38–91.15 kHz |
| Vertical scan | ||
| Vertical scan | 23–240 Hz | 24–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| Ethernet | ||
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Smart platform | ||
| Smart platform | Android TV | Android (uncertified) |
| OS version | ||
| OS version | 11 | — |
| Google-certified | ||
| Google-certified | Yes | — |
| Casting | ||
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | None |
| Smart home | ||
| Smart home | — | Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | ||
| Speaker power | 16 W | 10 W |
| Speakers | ||
| Speakers | 2 | 2 |
| Layout | ||
| Layout | Stereo | — |
| Tuned by | ||
| Tuned by | Bongiovi DPS | — |
| Audio formats | ||
| Audio formats | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Audio outputs | ||
| Audio outputs | HDMI eARC | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC |
| HDMI audio return | ||
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived | eARCDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 212 × 181 × 195 mm | 337 × 265 × 119 mm |
| Weight | ||
| Weight | 3,000 g | 4,800 g |
| Orientations | ||
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | ||
| Ceiling mount | — | M4, screws ≥ 10 mm |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | ||
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 10–85%RH |
| Altitude | ||
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | ||
| Power draw | 180 W | Max 230 W · Eco 175 W |
| Standby | ||
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | Up to 0.5 WPreliminary |
| Power supply | ||
| Power supply | — | Built in |
| Mains input | ||
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Fan noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) |
| Safety & support | ||
| Risk group | ||
| Risk group | — | RG2 |
| Eye-protection sensor | ||
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | — |
| FDA laser notice | ||
| FDA laser notice | — | Notice 57 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h) |
| User manual | ||
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/X300G/X300G_UM_EN_240730143809.pdf | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/c60e8ce7-6032-45ec-a343-21f52fef801c.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| 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, Wi-Fi dongle |
| Remote | ||
| Remote | Voice | Backlit |