XGIMI
XGIMI Horizon Ultra
Portable 4K
85
/ 100
From $1,699
VS
BenQ X3100i wins by 3
BenQ
BenQ X3100i
4LED DLP
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…
- ✓Large-screen experience
- ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
- ✓4K HDR on modern models
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 88
color 86
motion 82
features 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | XGIMI Horizon Ultra | BenQ X3100i |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Portable 4K | 4LED DLP |
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
- +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: 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 brightness.
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.