BenQ
BenQ X3100i
4LED · 4K · 240Hz gaming
88
/ 100
From $2,999
VS
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C wins by 4
Samsung
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C
Tri-laser UST · 3450 lumens · 4K
92
/ 100
From $5,999
Specdex verdict
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ X3100i lands at 88 and Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C at 92. That puts Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C 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 LS970C if…
- ✓Highest-quality UST image available
- ✓Excellent color volume
- ✓Tizen smart platform
Score breakdown
BenQ X3100i
88 brightness 82
color 90
motion 94
features 88
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C
92 brightness 94
color 96
motion 88
features 92
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BenQ X3100i
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C
Type
4LED DLP
Tri-laser UST
Brightness
3300 ANSI lumens
3450 lumens
Resolution
4K
4K
Gaming
4K/60 + 1080p/240
—
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
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C
Pros
- +Highest-quality UST image available
- +Excellent color volume
- +Tizen smart platform
Cons
- −Very expensive
- −Needs ALR screen
- −Tizen ads
FAQ: BenQ X3100i vs Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C
Which is better, BenQ X3100i or Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C? +
Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C 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 LS970C worth the price? +
At $5,999, Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in color.
Does BenQ X3100i or Samsung Premiere 9 LS970C 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.