This is a versatile design, for a more powerful projector.
These give the X3100i plenty of space to pump out heat, and also serve the internal speakers well.
All the buttons and dials have a good level of resistance behind them, with a robust feel overall.
Those aregaming monitornumbers, and it shows.
The 4LED lens system has also been retained here, allowing for a brighter image overall.
Brightness has been bumped from 3,000 lumens to 3,300 lumens on the new model.
The X3100i also bumps up the contrast, swapping the X300is 500,000:1 ratio for 600,000:1.
Vertical lens shift is another new addition here.
Then theres a feature that has the potential to be the BenQ X3100is secret weapon; SettingXchange.
The final new feature is the upgraded streaming dongle available in the box.
Other than that, everything else has pretty much remained the same.
The inbuilt 5W speakers are anything but an afterthought as well.
This is a gaming projector first and foremost, but I was also impressed with HDR streaming content.
Should you buy the BenQ X3100i?
The BenQ X3100i is here to stay.
Its taking over from the previous generation model and carries a lookalike $2,399 / 2,099 MSRP.
While those supplies last, Id recommend anyone conscious of their budget check out the previous generation first.
Its far faster than the XGIMI Horizon Ultra and packs a better overall picture than the BenQ X300G.
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