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LG HU915QE — Laser UST
LG

LG HU915QE

Laser UST

88
/ 100
From $5,999
VS
BenQ X3100i — 4LED DLP
BenQ

BenQ X3100i

4LED DLP

88
/ 100
From $2,999
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG HU915QE lands at 88 and BenQ X3100i at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick LG HU915QE if…

  • ✓Large-screen experience
  • ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
  • ✓4K HDR on modern models

Pick BenQ X3100i if…

  • ✓Large-screen experience
  • ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
  • ✓4K HDR on modern models
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Winner by scenario

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

Brightness

Tie

Compared on the brightness sub-score

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

Color

Tie

Compared on the color sub-score

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

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

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

Value for money

BenQ X3100i

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

BenQ X3100i more score per dollar ($2,999 vs $5,999).

LG HU915QE 88
vs
88 BenQ X3100i

Score breakdown

LG HU915QE
88
brightness 88
color 86
motion 82
features 86
BenQ X3100i
88
brightness 88
color 86
motion 82
features 86

Specs side-by-side

LG HU915QE versus BenQ X3100i — full spec comparison
Spec LG HU915QE BenQ X3100i
Type
Laser UST
4LED DLP

LG HU915QE

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

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

FAQ: LG HU915QE vs BenQ X3100i

Which is better, LG HU915QE or BenQ X3100i? +

Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is LG HU915QE worth the price? +

At $5,999, LG HU915QE delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in brightness.

Is BenQ X3100i worth the price? +

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

Does LG HU915QE 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 the better value, LG HU915QE or BenQ X3100i? +

BenQ X3100i — more score per dollar ($2,999 vs $5,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.