BenQ
BenQ X3100i
4LED · 4K · 240Hz gaming
88
/ 100
From $2,999
VS
BenQ X3100i wins by 5
LG
LG CineBeam Q
Portable 4K · Laser · 500 lumens
83
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
BenQ X3100i takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ X3100i lands at 88 and LG CineBeam Q at 83. That puts BenQ X3100i ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick BenQ X3100i if…
- ✓Low input lag for projectors
- ✓240Hz at 1080p
- ✓True 4K DLP
Pick LG CineBeam Q if…
- ✓Tiny cube portable design
- ✓Genuine 4K laser in a 3-pound box
- ✓webOS smart features
Score breakdown
BenQ X3100i
88 brightness 82
color 90
motion 94
features 88
LG CineBeam Q
83 brightness 70
color 86
motion 82
features 88
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BenQ X3100i
LG CineBeam Q
Type
4LED DLP
Laser portable
Brightness
3300 ANSI lumens
500 lumens
Resolution
4K
4K
Gaming
4K/60 + 1080p/240
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HDR
—
HDR10
BenQ X3100i
Pros
- +Low input lag for projectors
- +240Hz at 1080p
- +True 4K DLP
Cons
- −Not bright enough for day
- −Fan noise in boost
- −Soundbar recommended
LG CineBeam Q
Pros
- +Tiny cube portable design
- +Genuine 4K laser in a 3-pound box
- +webOS smart features
Cons
- −500 lumens too dim for bright rooms
- −Battery not built-in
- −Fan noise noticeable
FAQ: BenQ X3100i vs LG CineBeam Q
Which is better, BenQ X3100i or LG CineBeam Q? +
BenQ X3100i scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is BenQ X3100i worth the price? +
At $2,999, BenQ X3100i delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in motion.
Is LG CineBeam Q worth the price? +
At $1,299, LG CineBeam Q delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in features.
Does BenQ X3100i or LG CineBeam Q last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.