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XGIMI Elfin
BenQ X3000i
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Native Resolution
1080p
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED
Our Verdict
XGIMI Elfin
BenQ X3000i
The BenQ X3000i is much better than the XGIMI Elfin, although the XGIMI is a much smaller projector that is much easier to carry around. The XGIMI even comes with full auto keystone and autofocus technologies, making it much easier to set up. Otherwise, the BenQ is much brighter with slightly better contrast, is noticeably more accurate, and has more advanced gaming features with its full 1080p @ 240Hz support.
Variants
- Elfin (White)
- X3000i (White)
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Main Differences for
Movies
Movies
Threshold
Movies
6.1
7.9
Brightness
5.0
7.9
Contrast
6.0
7.5
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
7.1
8.9
Full Comparison
Picture Quality
Brightness
5.0
7.9
Brightness Measurement Picture
White Light Output
325 lm
1,628 lm
Color Light Output
320 lm
1,689 lm
Brightness Uniformity
96%
89%
Screen Brightness
36 cd/m²
181 cd/m²
Contrast
6.0
7.5
APL Native Contrast
1% APL Native Contrast
347 : 1
789 : 1
5% APL Native Contrast
307 : 1
573 : 1
10% APL Native Contrast
266 : 1
432 : 1
15% APL Native Contrast
233 : 1
342 : 1
25% APL Native Contrast
172 : 1
244 : 1
50% APL Native Contrast
105 : 1
145 : 1
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
7.1
8.9
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
3.12
1.52
Color dE
3.84
1.42
Gamma
2.09
2.11
Color Temperature
6,319 K
6,351 K
Picture Mode
Office
Cinema
Color Temp Setting
No Color Temp Setting
Normal
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
2.2
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
8.4
9.3
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
0.53
0.54
Color dE
3.55
1.49
Gamma
2.17
2.17
Color Temperature
6,438 K
6,511 K
White Balance Calibration
1 point
2 point
Color Calibration
No
Yes
Picture Mode
Custom
Cinema
Color Gamut
8.0
7.9
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Rec. 709 xy
97.18%
95.40%
Rec. 709 uv
94.95%
94.29%
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Rec. 2020 xy
61.22%
62.59%
Rec. 2020 uv
73.30%
75.86%
Design
Imaging
Style Picture
Imaging Technology
DLP
DLP
Light Source
LED
LED
Resolution
1080p
Pixel Shift 4k
Spectral Power Distribution
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.15
Maximum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.50
Optics
Optical Zoom
No
Focus
Auto Focus
Keystone
Auto Keystone
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.15
Maximum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.50
Horizontal Lens Shift
N/A
Vertical Lens Shift
N/A
Portability
8.0
4.5
Dimension Picture
Height
1.9" (4.9 cm)
8.1" (20.6 cm)
Width
7.6" (19.2 cm)
10.6" (27.0 cm)
Depth
7.6" (19.2 cm)
10.2" (26.0 cm)
Weight
2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
14.6 lbs (6.6 kg)
Noise
7.1
Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video
Noise @ Maximum Brightness
52.5dBA
Inputs
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
1 (HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
USB Data Ports
1
0
Audio Out 3.5mm
1
Digital Optical Audio Out
0
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Ethernet Speed
No Ethernet
Supported Resolutions
6.3
Native Resolution
1080p
Pixel Shift 4k
4k @ 60Hz
Scaled
4k @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Scaled (Forced)
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Input Lag
5.3
4k @ 60Hz
31.4
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
141.1
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz
31.5
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
140.5
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
31.5
HDR Format Support
HDR10
Yes
HDR10+
No
Dolby Vision
No
HLG
Yes
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC
Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
No
eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
No
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
No
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
No
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
No
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
No
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
0
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
No
ARC: DTS 5.1
No
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
No
Optical: DTS 5.1
No
3D
3D Support
Yes
Features
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
2
ARC/eARC
Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
USB Data Ports
1
0
Smart Features & Sound
Smart OS
Android
Android
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
Speaker(s)
Yes
Yes
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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