BenQ X3100i vs BenQ X300G
Two of the home theater projectors in our best home theater projectors comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Bright 4K LED gaming projector with lens shift and Dolby Atmos eARC
Check price at AmazonBest for: Short-throw 4K LED gaming projector with dual 8 W speakers
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | BenQ X3100i | BenQ X300G | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightness (ISO or ANSI)White brightness the maker labels ISO 21118 or ANSI. Unlabelled or peak figures are quoted, not scored. Missing values take the category minimum. | 3300 lm | 2000 lm | 28% |
| Resolution classFour classes (computed) from the maker's resolution label: native 4K (including SXRD and D-ILA), 4K UHD including pixel-shift / 4K PRO-UHD, 1080p, and HD / WXGA. | 4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed) | 4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed) | 22% |
| Light-source lifeThe longest light-source life the maker lists, usually an Eco or laser rating. Missing values take the category minimum. | 30000 h | 30000 h | 12% |
| Optical zoomOptical zoom ratio from the official sheet. Digital-only zoom is shown as Not listed and is not scored. Missing values take the category minimum. | 1.3 × | 1.2 × | 12% |
| Lens shiftYes only when the maker lists lens shift. Unstated counts as no. | Yes | No | 10% |
| HDRYes when the maker lists HDR10, HLG, HDR10+ and/or Dolby Vision. Unstated counts as no. | Yes | Yes | 16% |
| Brightness (maker) | 3,300 ANSI lumens | 2,000 ANSI lumens | info |
| Resolution (maker) | 4K UHD (3840×2160) | 4K UHD (3840×2160) | info |
| Resolution class | 4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed) | 4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed) | info |
| Light source life (maker) | 30,000 hours (ECO / SmartEco, 4LED) | 30,000 hours (ECO, LED) | info |
| Throw ratio (maker) | 1.15–1.50 | 0.69–0.83 (short throw) | info |
| Optical zoom | 1.3× optical | 1.2× optical | info |
| Lens shift | Vertical 40–60% | Not listed | info |
| HDR (maker) | HDR listed | HDR listed | info |
| Light source | 4LED | LED | info |
| BeamPick score | 6.1/10 | 4.4/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
BenQ X3100i
Better published figure on: Brightness (ISO or ANSI), Optical zoom, Lens shift.
What we like
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BenQ X300G
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
Watch out for
- Lowest brightness (iso or ansi) in this comparison (2000 lm)
Verdict
BenQ 4K gaming models. The X3100i official sheet lists 3,300 ANSI lumens, 1.3× zoom, lens shift, a 10 W speaker and a smart OS; the X300G lists 2,000 ANSI lumens, 1.2× zoom, no lens shift and a 16 W speaker.
- BenQ X3100i: BenQ: X3100i specifications
- BenQ X300G: BenQ: X300G specifications