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XGIMI Horizon Ultra — Portable 4K
XGIMI

XGIMI Horizon Ultra

Portable 4K

85
/ 100
From $1,699
VS
BenQ X3100i wins by 3
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, XGIMI Horizon Ultra lands at 85 and BenQ X3100i at 88. That puts BenQ X3100i ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick XGIMI Horizon Ultra if…

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

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

Motion

BenQ X3100i

Compared on the motion sub-score

BenQ X3100i leads on motion (94 vs 82).

Color

BenQ X3100i

Compared on the color sub-score

BenQ X3100i leads on color (90 vs 83).

Features

BenQ X3100i

Compared on the features sub-score

BenQ X3100i leads on features (88 vs 83).

Value for money

XGIMI Horizon Ultra

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

XGIMI Horizon Ultra more score per dollar ($1,699 vs $2,999).

XGIMI Horizon Ultra 85
vs
88 BenQ X3100i

Score breakdown

XGIMI Horizon Ultra
85
brightness 85
color 83
motion 82
features 83
BenQ X3100i
88
brightness 82
color 90
motion 94
features 88

Specs side-by-side

XGIMI Horizon Ultra versus BenQ X3100i — full spec comparison
Spec XGIMI Horizon Ultra BenQ X3100i
Type
Portable 4K
4LED DLP
Brightness
—
3300 ANSI lumens
Resolution
—
4K
Gaming
—
4K/60 + 1080p/240

XGIMI Horizon Ultra

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
  • +Low input lag for projectors
  • +240Hz at 1080p
  • +True 4K DLP
Cons
  • −Not bright enough for day
  • −Fan noise in boost
  • −Soundbar recommended

FAQ: XGIMI Horizon Ultra vs BenQ X3100i

Which is better, XGIMI Horizon Ultra or BenQ X3100i? +

BenQ X3100i scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is XGIMI Horizon Ultra worth the price? +

At $1,699, XGIMI Horizon Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in brightness.

Is BenQ X3100i worth the price? +

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

Does XGIMI Horizon Ultra 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 motion, XGIMI Horizon Ultra or BenQ X3100i? +

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

Which is better for color, XGIMI Horizon Ultra or BenQ X3100i? +

BenQ X3100i — leads on color (90 vs 83). Compared on the color sub-score.