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BenQ X3100i — 4LED · 4K · 240Hz gaming
BenQ

BenQ X3100i

4LED · 4K · 240Hz gaming

88
/ 100
From $2,999
VS
BenQ X3100i wins by 6
Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 — Portable
Samsung

Samsung Freestyle Gen 2

Portable

82
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict

BenQ X3100i takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ X3100i lands at 88 and Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 at 82. That puts BenQ X3100i ahead by 6 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 Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 if…

  • Large-screen experience
  • Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
  • 4K HDR on modern models
BenQ X3100i 88
vs
82 Samsung Freestyle Gen 2

Score breakdown

BenQ X3100i
88
brightness 82
color 90
motion 94
features 88
Samsung Freestyle Gen 2
82
brightness 82
color 80
motion 82
features 80

Specs side-by-side

BenQ X3100i versus Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 — full spec comparison
Spec BenQ X3100i Samsung Freestyle Gen 2
Type
4LED DLP
Portable
Brightness
3300 ANSI lumens
Resolution
4K
Gaming
4K/60 + 1080p/240

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

Samsung Freestyle Gen 2

Pros
  • +Large-screen experience
  • +Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
  • +4K HDR on modern models
Cons
  • Room conditions matter enormously
  • Fan noise under brightness
  • Smart platform varies

FAQ: BenQ X3100i vs Samsung Freestyle Gen 2

Which is better, BenQ X3100i or Samsung Freestyle Gen 2? +

BenQ X3100i scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 worth the price? +

At $799, Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in brightness.

Does BenQ X3100i or Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 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.