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BenQ X3100i
Anker Nebula X1
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Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
Laser
Our Verdict
BenQ X3100i
Anker Nebula X1
The BenQ X3100i and Anker Nebula X1 perform similarly, but they don't have the same use case. The BenQ is a gaming projector that can also double as a home theater unit; this means that it comes with a full suite of gaming features, which the Anker lacks. Inversely, the Anker is marketed as a home theater-grade portable projector, with a retractable handle and a full suite of image correction features. The Anker is a bit punchier when it comes to image quality, especially due to its superior contrast. Ultimately, those looking for a unit capable of some serious gaming will prefer the BenQ, but those looking for more punch, or who want to be able to easily carry the unit, will prefer the Anker.
Variants
- X3100i (White)
- Nebula X1 (Gray)
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Main Differences for
Movies
Movies
Threshold
Movies
8.1
8.6
Color Gamut
8.4
9.8
Brightness
8.2
8.7
Contrast
7.7
8.1
Full Comparison
Picture Quality
Brightness
8.2
8.7
Brightness Measurement Picture
White Light Output
1,882 lm
2,190 lm
Color Light Output
1,808 lm
2,075 lm
Brightness Uniformity
91%
98%
Screen Brightness
213 cd/m²
269 cd/m²
Contrast
7.7
8.1
APL Native Contrast
1% APL Native Contrast
914 : 1
1,219 : 1
5% APL Native Contrast
651 : 1
807 : 1
10% APL Native Contrast
479 : 1
557 : 1
15% APL Native Contrast
374 : 1
397 : 1
25% APL Native Contrast
253 : 1
250 : 1
50% APL Native Contrast
130 : 1
137 : 1
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
8.5
8.2
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
2.68
2.94
Color dE
1.28
1.44
Gamma
2.16
2.17
Color Temperature
6,393 K
6,937 K
Picture Mode
Cinema
ISF Night
Color Temp Setting
Normal
No Color Temp Setting
Gamma Setting
2.2
No Gamma Setting
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
9.0
9.5
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
1.87
0.54
Color dE
0.84
0.79
Gamma
2.19
2.20
Color Temperature
6,539 K
6,439 K
White Balance Calibration
2 point
11 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
Picture Mode
Cinema
Movie
Color Gamut
8.4
9.8
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Rec. 709 xy
98.18%
99.63%
Rec. 709 uv
97.23%
103.90%
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Rec. 2020 xy
63.87%
95.49%
Rec. 2020 uv
76.55%
97.55%
Design
Imaging
Style Picture
Imaging Technology
DLP
DLP
Light Source
LED
Laser
Spectral Power Distribution
Optics
Optical Zoom
Manual
Motorized
Focus
Manual Focus
Auto Focus
Keystone
Auto Keystone
Auto Keystone
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.15
0.90
Maximum Throw Ratio
1.50
1.50
Horizontal Lens Shift
N/A
N/A
Vertical Lens Shift
40%
25%
Portability
4.5
6.0
Dimension Picture
Height
8.1" (20.7 cm)
10.0" (25.5 cm)
Width
10.7" (27.1 cm)
7.3" (18.5 cm)
Depth
10.2" (26.0 cm)
11.0" (28.0 cm)
Weight
14.9 lbs (6.8 kg)
13.8 lbs (6.2 kg)
Noise
7.4
7.9
Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video
Noise @ Maximum Brightness
50.6dBA
47.4dBA
Inputs
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
3 (3x HDMI 2.0)
2 (2x HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1
USB Data Ports
0
2
Audio Out 3.5mm
1
1
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
0
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Ethernet Speed
No Ethernet
No Ethernet
Supported Resolutions
9.6
7.3
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Scaled
Scaled (Forced)
1440p @ 120Hz
Scaled
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
240 Hz
60 Hz
Input Lag
7.5
6.4
4k @ 60Hz
18.4
23.4
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
35.4
147.2
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz
18.6
23.6
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
35.6
147.4
1080p @ 120Hz
10.4
N/A
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
5.8
23.6
HDR Format Support
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
No
No
Dolby Vision
No
Yes
HLG
Yes
Yes
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC
Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Yes
No
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
No
Yes
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
No
Yes
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
No
No
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
No
No
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
2.0
2.0
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
Yes
ARC: DTS 5.1
Yes
No
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
No
Optical: DTS 5.1
Yes
No
3D
3D Support
Yes
Yes
Features
Smart Features & Sound
Smart OS
Android
Android
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
Speaker(s)
Yes
Yes
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