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LG CineBeam Q — Portable 4K · Laser · 500 lumens
LG

LG CineBeam Q

Portable 4K · Laser · 500 lumens

83
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
BenQ X3100i wins by 5
BenQ X3100i — 4LED · 4K · 240Hz gaming
BenQ

BenQ X3100i

4LED · 4K · 240Hz gaming

88
/ 100
From $2,999
Specdex verdict

BenQ X3100i takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG CineBeam Q lands at 83 and BenQ X3100i at 88. That puts BenQ X3100i ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick LG CineBeam Q if…

  • ✓Tiny cube portable design
  • ✓Genuine 4K laser in a 3-pound box
  • ✓webOS smart features

Pick BenQ X3100i if…

  • ✓Low input lag for projectors
  • ✓240Hz at 1080p
  • ✓True 4K DLP
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Color

BenQ X3100i

Compared on the color sub-score

BenQ X3100i leads on color (90 vs 86).

Motion

BenQ X3100i

Compared on the motion sub-score

BenQ X3100i leads on motion (94 vs 82).

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

LG CineBeam Q

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

LG CineBeam Q more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $2,999).

LG CineBeam Q 83
vs
88 BenQ X3100i

Score breakdown

LG CineBeam Q
83
brightness 70
color 86
motion 82
features 88
BenQ X3100i
88
brightness 82
color 90
motion 94
features 88

Specs side-by-side

LG CineBeam Q versus BenQ X3100i — full spec comparison
Spec LG CineBeam Q BenQ X3100i
Type
Laser portable
4LED DLP
Brightness
500 lumens
▲ 3300 ANSI lumens
Resolution
4K
4K
HDR
HDR10
—
Gaming
—
4K/60 + 1080p/240

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

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

FAQ: LG CineBeam Q vs BenQ X3100i

Which is better, LG CineBeam Q or BenQ X3100i? +

BenQ X3100i scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is LG CineBeam Q worth the price? +

At $1,299, LG CineBeam Q delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in features.

Is BenQ X3100i worth the price? +

At $2,999, BenQ X3100i delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in motion.

Does LG CineBeam Q or BenQ X3100i 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.

Which is better for color, LG CineBeam Q or BenQ X3100i? +

BenQ X3100i — leads on color (90 vs 86). Compared on the color sub-score.

Which is better for motion, LG CineBeam Q or BenQ X3100i? +

BenQ X3100i — leads on motion (94 vs 82). Compared on the motion sub-score.