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BenQ X3100i vs ViewSonic PX701-4K

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BenQ X3100iBenQ X3100i
MSRP $2,399
ViewSonic PX701-4K
MSRP $979.99
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Technology brandDLPDLP
Number of imaging devices11
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in0.47 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Native resolution1920 Γ— 10801920 Γ— 1080
Pixel shiftXPR 4-wayXPR 4-way
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
Colour wheel segmentsβ€”RGBWRGBW
Optics
Throw ratio1.15–1.5:11.5–1.65:1
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: 2–2.2 m Β· 80β€³: 2.66–2.93 m Β· 100β€³: 3.33–3.66 m Β· 120β€³: 3.99–4.39 m Β· 150β€³: 4.99–5.49 m Β· 200β€³: 6.65–7.32 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.3Γ—1.1Γ—
FocusManualManual
Vertical lens shiftΒ±10%0%
Horizontal lens shiftβ€”0%
Motorized lens shiftNoNo
Fixed offset110%120%
Focal length17.02–22.21 mm15.84–17.45 mm
F-number1.8–2.252–2.05
Image size range60–200 in30–300 in
Vertical keystone-30–30Β°-40–40Β°
Horizontal keystone-30–30Β°-40–40Β°
Corner / warp correctionβ€”Warp
Light source
Light source typeLEDLamp
Light source detail4LED203 W UHP lamp (ViewSonic part RLC-126)
Lamp wattageβ€”203 W
Light source lifeNormal: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 30,000 h Β· Smarteco: 30,000 hNormal: 6,000 h Β· Supereco: 20,000 h
Life definitionUnspecifiedβ€”
Warm-up time15 sβ€”
Cool-down time15 sβ€”
Light-source dimmingDynamic frameDynamic frame
Brightness
ANSI lumens3,300 lm3,200 lm
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast600,000:112,000:1
Dynamic light controlLaser dimmingβ€”
Colour
Rec.709 gamut95%β€”
DCI-P3 gamut100%β€”
Gamut metricCoverageβ€”
Colour temperature presetsNativeβ€”
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.6β€”
Bit depth / 'number of colours'30 bit10 bit
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system6-axisβ€”
Greyscale control points2β€”
ISF certifiedβ€”No
Picture mode memoriesβ€”2
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping typeAdjustableAdjustable
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)NoNo
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 @ 240 Hz: 4.2 ms
Audio
Speaker power10 W10 W
Speaker count21
Audio channelsStereoMono
Audio partnerBongiovi DPSβ€”
Dolby AtmosYesβ€”
Audio outputs3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC3.5 mm
HDMI ARCYesβ€”
HDMI eARCYesβ€”
Bluetooth speaker modeβ€”No
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 2.0, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2
Horizontal scan frequency15–135 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan frequency23–240 Hz23–240 Hz
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)β€”No
HDBaseTβ€”No
SDIβ€”No
VGA inputβ€”No
USB media playbackYesβ€”
RS-232YesYes
LAN controlβ€”No
12 V triggerYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5None
Bluetooth version5.0β€”
Ethernetβ€”No
Firmware / software
Smart OSAndroid TVNone
OS version11β€”
Certified OSYesβ€”
NetflixVia dongleNone
CastingChromecast built-inβ€”
Update policyGuaranteed product security updates until 31/12/2026β€”
3D
3D supportYesβ€”
3D formatsFrame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-sideβ€”
Setup automation
AutofocusNoneβ€”
Auto keystoneYesYes
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Normal: 32 dB(A) Β· Eco: 28 dB(A)Normal: 32 dB(A) Β· Eco: 28 dB(A)
Noise measurement standardUnspecifiedβ€”
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40Β°C0–40Β°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH0–90%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 Wβ€”
Power consumption by modeTypical: 330 WNormal: 265 W
Standby power0.5 W0.5 W
Power supplyInternalβ€”
Physical & installation
Width272 mm312 mm
Depth259 mm222 mm
Height213 mm108 mm
Weight6.8 kg2.8 kg
Exhaust / intake directionSideβ€”
Mount hole patternThread: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 20–25Thread: M4 Β· Max screw length mm: 8
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG2RG2
Safety & market certificationsβ€”CE, FCC
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yr
Light-source warrantyβ€”1 year (90 days under heavy usage of more than 14 hours average daily)
Latest firmware1.10β€”
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/X3100i/X3100i_UM_EN_230919170246.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/PX701-4K_PX728-4K_PX748-4K/PX701-4K_PX728-4K_PX748-4K_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Streaming dongleProjector, Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide
Remote typeIRIR