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

BenQ X3100i

4LED · 4K · 240Hz gaming

88
/ 100
From $2,999
VS
Samsung Premiere 9 wins by 4
Samsung Premiere 9 — Tri-laser UST
Samsung

Samsung Premiere 9

Tri-laser UST

92
/ 100
From $5,999
Specdex verdict

Samsung Premiere 9 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ X3100i lands at 88 and Samsung Premiere 9 at 92. That puts Samsung Premiere 9 ahead by 4 points — a narrow 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 Premiere 9 if…

  • Large-screen experience
  • Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
  • 4K HDR on modern models
BenQ X3100i 88
vs
92 Samsung Premiere 9

Score breakdown

BenQ X3100i
88
brightness 82
color 90
motion 94
features 88
Samsung Premiere 9
92
brightness 92
color 90
motion 82
features 90

Specs side-by-side

BenQ X3100i versus Samsung Premiere 9 — full spec comparison
Spec BenQ X3100i Samsung Premiere 9
Type
4LED DLP
Tri-laser UST
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 Premiere 9

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 Premiere 9

Which is better, BenQ X3100i or Samsung Premiere 9? +

Samsung Premiere 9 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Premiere 9 worth the price? +

At $5,999, Samsung Premiere 9 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in brightness.

Does BenQ X3100i or Samsung Premiere 9 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.