LG
LG CineBeam Q
Portable 4K · Laser · 500 lumens
83
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
BenQ X3100i wins by 5
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
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
| 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.