BenQ X3000i
| Brand | BenQ · Home Entertainment |
| Type | Gaming |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | March 2022 |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (1080p pixel shift) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | LED |
| Brightness | 3,000 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.15–1.5:1 |
| 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 |
A single-chip DLP gaming projector with a four-LED light source, rated by BenQ at 3,000 ANSI lumens and 100% DCI-P3 coverage. Its 1080p DMD is pixel-shifted to 3840x2160. It has a 1.15-1.5 throw ratio, 1.3x zoom, no lens shift and a bundled Android TV dongle. BenQ lists 4.16 ms input lag at 1080p 240 Hz and 16.67 ms at 4K 60 Hz.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 3,000 lm ANSI | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | |
| Dynamic contrast | 500,000:1 | |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | |
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 98% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverage | |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 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 | Yes | |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
Light source
| Light source | LED | |
| Emitter | 4-channel LED | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco · 20,000 h dynamic |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.15–1.5:1100″ · 2.55–3.32 m | |
| Image size | 60–180 in | |
| Projection offset | 110% | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3×Derived | |
| Focal length | 17.02–22.21 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.8–2.25 | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Vertical lens shift | None | |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes |
Motion & gaming
| 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 Game Mode | Game Mode |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal) | |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | |
| Control ports | RS-232, 12 V trigger |
Smart platform
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | |
| Smart platform | Android TV | |
| OS version | 9 | |
| Google-certified | Yes | |
| Chipset | Amlogic S905Y2 | |
| RAM | 2 GB | |
| Storage | 16 GB | |
| Netflix | No | |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in |
Audio
| Speaker power | 10 W | |
| Speakers | 2 | |
| Layout | Stereo | |
| Tuned by | treVolo, Bongiovi DPS | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC | |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 272 × 259 × 207 mm | |
| Weight | 6,400 g | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 20–25 mm screws |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | Max 360 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 160 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | |
| User manual | esupportdownload.benq.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Streaming dongle | |
| Remote | Bluetooth |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2022 | BenQ X3000i 4K LED Gaming Projector Review ProjectorCentral · February 26, 2022 | ProjectorCentral |
| December 21, 2022 | BenQ X3000i review TechRadar · December 21, 2022 | TechRadar |
| October 20, 2022 | BenQ X3000i gaming projector review PC Gamer · October 20, 2022 | PC Gamer |
| May 27, 2022 | BenQ X3000i 4K LED Gaming Projector Review Projector Reviews · May 27, 2022 | Projector Reviews |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the X3000i needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.15–1.5:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
Use these to confirm a listing is this exact model. Any of them works at /p/{code}.
| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | 🇪🇺 EU | EAN | 4718755086656 |
| MPN | 9H.JPD77.17E |