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BenQ X3100i vs Optoma LW352BST

BenQ X3100i is sharper and in stock. Optoma LW352BST is lighter.

BenQ X3100i$1,799 · Amazon
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Optoma LW352BST
Key differences
White light output
3,300 lm ANSI3,500 lm ISO
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
1.15–1.5:10.72–0.86:1
Lowest input lag
4.2 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Max 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,399—
Best price
$1,799—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.5–3.3 m1.6–1.9 m
Picture
White light output
3,300 lm ANSI3,500 lm ISO
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in—
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shift
XPR 4-way—
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Dynamic contrast
600,000:12,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 95% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverage—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
Colour temperature presets
Native—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Tone mapping
Adjustable—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Greyscale control points
2—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LEDLED
Emitter
4-channel LED—
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco · 30,000 h dynamic30,000 h eco
Warm-up time
15 s—
Cool-down time
15 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.15–1.5:10.72–0.86:1
Image size
60–200 in30–300 in
Projection offset
110%105%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.3×Derived1.19×Derived
Focal length
17.02–22.21 mm10.2–12.24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.8–2.252.6–2.78
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
±10%—
Motorised lens shift
No—
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
No—
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz—
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—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2)2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
—VGA
Max input resolution
4K UHD—
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5—
Bluetooth
5.0—
Ethernet
—Yes
Smart platform
Android TV—
OS version
11—
Google-certified
Yes—
Security updates until
31 Dec 2026—
Netflix
Via dongle—
Casting
Chromecast built-in—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
21
Layout
StereoMono
Tuned by
Bongiovi DPS—
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
272 × 259 × 213 mm307 × 228 × 126 mm
Weight
6,800 g3,175 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear360°
Built-in stand
—Foot
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screwsM4
Exhaust
Side—
Ingress protection
—IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH—
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m
Power draw
Max 360 W · Normal 330 WMax 226 W · Eco 124 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 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Max 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
3 yr1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/X3100i/X3100i_UM_EN_230919170246.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/pZ900dtjQfdvbo61HLk4td1y6SzGzn9xPadjssud.pdf
Firmware
1.10—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Streaming donglePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
IR—
BenQ X3100i$1,799 · Amazon
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Optoma LW352BST