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XGIMI HORIZON Ultra
BenQ X3100i
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Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED + Laser
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
LED
Our Verdict
XGIMI HORIZON Ultra
BenQ X3100i
The BenQ X3100i is better than the XGIMI HORIZON Ultra. The BenQ has a significantly deeper contrast ratio, so it looks better in a dark room. The BenQ is also more accurate out of the box and can be calibrated for even better accuracy, while the XGIMI can't be improved. The BenQ is also more colorful, so overall, it projects a more vibrant image than the XGIMI. Finally, the BenQ is better for gamers with its 1080p @ 240Hz and 1440p @ 120Hz support. However, the XGIMI is smaller and lighter than the BenQ and has a full suite of image correction features, making it much easier to move around than the BenQ.
Variants
- HORIZON Ultra (Misty Gold)
- X3100i (White)
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Main Differences for
Movies
Movies
Threshold
Movies
7.5
8.1
Contrast
6.4
7.7
Color Gamut
7.7
8.4
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
7.8
8.5
Full Comparison
Picture Quality
Brightness
8.4
8.2
Brightness Measurement Picture
White Light Output
1,821 lm
1,882 lm
Color Light Output
1,832 lm
1,808 lm
Brightness Uniformity
98%
91%
Screen Brightness
205 cd/m²
213 cd/m²
Contrast
6.4
7.7
APL Native Contrast
1% APL Native Contrast
418 : 1
914 : 1
5% APL Native Contrast
355 : 1
651 : 1
10% APL Native Contrast
298 : 1
479 : 1
15% APL Native Contrast
255 : 1
374 : 1
25% APL Native Contrast
199 : 1
253 : 1
50% APL Native Contrast
126 : 1
130 : 1
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
7.8
8.5
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
3.39
2.68
Color dE
2.00
1.28
Gamma
2.14
2.16
Color Temperature
6,172 K
6,393 K
Picture Mode
High Color Accuracy
Cinema
Color Temp Setting
High Color Accuracy
Normal
Gamma Setting
2.2
2.2
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
7.8
9.0
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
3.39
1.87
Color dE
2.00
0.84
Gamma
2.14
2.19
Color Temperature
6,172 K
6,539 K
White Balance Calibration
2 point
2 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
Picture Mode
High Color Accuracy
Cinema
Color Gamut
7.7
8.4
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Rec. 709 xy
93.93%
98.18%
Rec. 709 uv
93.00%
97.23%
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Rec. 2020 xy
68.56%
63.87%
Rec. 2020 uv
70.96%
76.55%
Design
Imaging
Style Picture
Imaging Technology
DLP
DLP
Light Source
LED + Laser
LED
Spectral Power Distribution
Optics
Optical Zoom
Motorized
Manual
Focus
Auto Focus
Manual Focus
Keystone
Auto Keystone
Auto Keystone
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.20
1.15
Maximum Throw Ratio
1.50
1.50
Horizontal Lens Shift
N/A
N/A
Vertical Lens Shift
N/A
40%
Portability
5.5
4.5
Dimension Picture
Height
6.7" (17.0 cm)
8.1" (20.7 cm)
Width
8.8" (22.4 cm)
10.7" (27.1 cm)
Depth
10.4" (26.5 cm)
10.2" (26.0 cm)
Weight
11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)
14.9 lbs (6.8 kg)
Noise
8.2
7.4
Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video
Noise @ Maximum Brightness
45.9dBA
50.6dBA
Inputs
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
2 (2x HDMI 2.0)
3 (3x HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1
USB Data Ports
2
0
Audio Out 3.5mm
1
1
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Ethernet Speed
100Mbps
No Ethernet
Supported Resolutions
7.3
9.6
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Scaled (Forced)
Scaled
1440p @ 120Hz
No
Scaled
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
Yes
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
60 Hz
240 Hz
Input Lag
6.1
7.5
4k @ 60Hz
25.4
18.4
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
156.7
35.4
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz
26.0
18.6
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
156.4
35.6
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
10.4
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
26.0
5.8
HDR Format Support
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
No
No
Dolby Vision
Yes
No
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
Yes
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
No
No
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
No
No
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
Yes
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
Yes
Optical: DTS 5.1
Yes
Yes
3D
3D Support
Yes
Yes
Features
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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