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BenQ X3100i vs BenQ X500i

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BenQ X3100iBenQ X3100i
MSRP $2,399
BenQ X500iBenQ X500i
MSRP $1,999
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Technology brandDLPβ€”
Number of imaging devices11
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 inβ€”
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Native resolution1920 Γ— 1080β€”
Pixel shiftXPR 4-wayOther
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
Optics
Throw ratio1.15–1.5:10.69–0.83:1
Projection distance table60β€³: 1.53–1.99 m Β· 100β€³: 2.55–3.32 m Β· 150β€³: 3.82–4.98 m60β€³: 0.92–1.1 m Β· 100β€³: 1.53–1.84 m Β· 120β€³: 1.83–2.21 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.3Γ—1.2Γ—
FocusManualManual
Vertical lens shiftΒ±10%β€”
Motorized lens shiftNoβ€”
Fixed offset110%103%
Focal length17.02–22.21 mm10.2–12.24 mm
F-number1.8–2.252.53–2.73
Image size range60–200 in29.86–150 in
Vertical keystone-30–30Β°-30–30Β°
Horizontal keystone-30–30Β°-30–30Β°
Light source
Light source typeLEDLED
Light source detail4LED4LED
Light source lifeNormal: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 30,000 h Β· Smarteco: 30,000 hNormal: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 30,000 h
Life definitionUnspecifiedβ€”
Warm-up time15 s15 s
Cool-down time15 s15 s
Light-source dimmingDynamic frameβ€”
Brightness
ANSI lumens3,300 lm2,200 lm
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast600,000:1600,000:1
Dynamic light controlLaser dimmingβ€”
Colour
Rec.709 gamut95%95%
DCI-P3 gamut100%84%
Gamut metricCoverageCoverage
Colour temperature presetsNativeβ€”
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4, 2.6
Bit depth / 'number of colours'30 bit30 bit
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points2β€”
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10
Tone mapping typeAdjustableAdjustable
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)Noβ€”
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz
Input lag (rated)1920Γ—1080 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms Β· 3840Γ—2160 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.2 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 120 Hz: 8.3 ms1920Γ—1080 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms Β· 3840Γ—2160 @ 60 Hz: 16.7 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.2 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 120 Hz: 8.3 ms
Audio
Speaker power10 W10 W
Speaker count22
Audio channelsStereoStereo
Audio partnerBongiovi DPSBongiovi DPS
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Audio outputs3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI ARCYesβ€”
HDMI eARCYesYes
Bluetooth audio outYesβ€”
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
HDMI port count22
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI-1: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2; HDMI-2: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2, eARCHDMI-1: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2; HDMI-2: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2, eARC
Horizontal scan frequency15–135 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan frequency23–240 Hz23–240 Hz
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)β€”Yes
USB media playbackYesYes
RS-232YesYes
12 V triggerYesβ€”
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth version5.05.0
Firmware / software
Smart OSAndroid TVAndroid TV
OS version1111
Certified OSYesYes
NetflixVia dongleVia dongle
CastingChromecast built-inChromecast built-in
Update policyGuaranteed product security updates until 31/12/2026β€”
3D
3D supportYesYes
3D formatsFrame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-sideFrame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-side
Setup automation
AutofocusNoneβ€”
Auto keystoneYesYes
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Normal: 32 dB(A) Β· Eco: 28 dB(A)Normal: 31 dB(A) Β· Eco: 29 dB(A)
Noise measurement standardUnspecifiedβ€”
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40Β°C0–40Β°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH10–90%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,000 m3,000 m
High-altitude modeYesYes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)360 W280 W
Power consumption by modeTypical: 330 WTypical: 236 W
Standby power0.5 W0.5 W
Power supplyInternalβ€”
Physical & installation
Width272 mm366 mm
Depth259 mm244 mm
Height213 mm118 mm
Weight6.8 kg3.6 kg
Exhaust / intake directionSideSide
Mount hole patternThread: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 20–25Thread: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 20–25
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG2RG2
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yr
Latest firmware1.10β€”
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/X3100i/X3100i_UM_EN_230919170246.pdfhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12203.pdf
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Streaming dongleProjector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Adjustment feet kit, Quick start guide, Regulatory statements, Via dongle, Warranty card
Remote typeIRVoice