BenQ
BenQ X3100i
4LED DLP
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…
- ✓Large-screen experience
- ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
- ✓4K HDR on modern models
Pick LG CineBeam Q if…
- ✓Tiny cube portable design
- ✓Genuine 4K laser in a 3-pound box
- ✓webOS smart features
BenQ X3100i 88
vs 83 LG CineBeam Q
Score breakdown
BenQ X3100i
88 brightness 88
color 86
motion 82
features 86
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 | — | 500 lumens |
| Resolution | — | 4K |
| HDR | — | HDR10 |
BenQ X3100i
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
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 brightness.
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.