Main trade-off
BenQ X3100i
Its tall 15-pound chassis is much bulkier than most lifestyle models.
Head-to-head
BenQ X3100i vs ViewSonic LX700-4K: BenQ includes streaming, ViewSonic fits closer
The short answer
Choose X3100i for its 4LED gaming design and included streaming device. LX700-4K suits a closer laser installation with your own HDMI sources.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
Fit a 120-inch picture before choosing
BenQ X3100i needs 10 to 13.1 ft from lens to screen for a 120-inch 16:9 picture. ViewSonic LX700-4K needs 9.2 to 12.6 ft.
What this is based on
Width = diagonal × 16 / √337. At 120 inches the width is 104.6 inches. Multiply by each documented throw endpoint and divide by 12 for feet. This excludes digital zoom, keystone, cabinet offset and lens-shift limits.
Main trade-off
ViewSonic LX700-4K
ProjectorCentral found inaccurate out-of-box color and gamma, so movie-first buyers may prefer a cinema model.
BenQ X3100i
- Choose it for
- An included streaming device is useful
- The 4LED design fits your gaming setup
- Main trade-off
- Its tall 15-pound chassis is much bulkier than most lifestyle models.
ViewSonic LX700-4K
- Choose it for
- The projector needs a closer position
- You already own the HDMI streamer
- Main trade-off
- ProjectorCentral found inaccurate out-of-box color and gamma, so movie-first buyers may prefer a cinema model.
About this comparison
Choose X3100i for its 4LED gaming design and included streaming device. LX700-4K suits a closer laser installation with your own HDMI sources.
The closer position favors ViewSonic
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
An included streaming device is useful
X3100i includes a licensed Android TV device. LX700-4K needs an external streamer, with its own power and cable arrangement.
- BenQ X3100i
- Better fit
- ViewSonic LX700-4K
- Not suitable
The projector needs a closer position
LX700-4K starts at 1.06 throw against 1.15 for X3100i. It saves about nine inches of minimum lens distance at a 120-inch picture.
- BenQ X3100i
- Depends
- ViewSonic LX700-4K
- Better fit
I have chosen a 120-inch 16:9 screen
Use 10 to 13.1 ft for BenQ X3100i or 9.2 to 12.6 ft for ViewSonic LX700-4K, measured from the lens. Check the cabinet and mounting clearances separately.
- BenQ X3100i
- Depends
- ViewSonic LX700-4K
- Depends
I want to stream without buying the wrong edition
The documented platform is Included Android TV device on BenQ X3100i and None on ViewSonic LX700-4K. Check the exact US model and required apps, rather than a similar name or older generation.
- BenQ X3100i
- Depends
- ViewSonic LX700-4K
- Depends
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
Fit a 120-inch picture before choosing
BenQ X3100i needs 10 to 13.1 ft from lens to screen for a 120-inch 16:9 picture. ViewSonic LX700-4K needs 9.2 to 12.6 ft.
How we reached this conclusion
Width = diagonal × 16 / √337. At 120 inches the width is 104.6 inches. Multiply by each documented throw endpoint and divide by 12 for feet. This excludes digital zoom, keystone, cabinet offset and lens-shift limits.
Read the light ratings with their limits
BenQ X3100i lists 3300 ANSI lumens and ViewSonic LX700-4K 3500. The higher headline is about 6% above the lower one. These are manufacturer ratings, not matched measurements.
How we reached this conclusion
Exact published inputs are 3300 ANSI for BenQ X3100i and 3500 ANSI for ViewSonic LX700-4K. A percentage is shown only within the same labeled standard. Manufacturer methods, calibration and picture modes can still differ.
A small brightness headline should not outweigh the package
LX700-4K lists only about 6% more ANSI output than X3100i, while X3100i includes the streaming device that ViewSonic leaves to the buyer.
How we reached this conclusion
(3500 / 3300 - 1) × 100 = 6.1%. The X3100i package includes Android TV. LX700-4K has no built-in streaming platform.
Try your real numbers
Will either projector fit your room?
The result checks hard limits only. Preferences stay out of the calculation.
BenQ X3100i
Does not fit these inputsFor a 120-inch 16:9 picture, the calculated lens range is about 10.02 to 13.07 ft. Your input is 9.50 ft.
ViewSonic LX700-4K
Fits these inputsFor a 120-inch 16:9 picture, the calculated lens range is about 9.24 to 12.64 ft. Your input is 9.50 ft.
Distance is measured from the lens to the screen. The calculation uses a 16:9 image and the verified optical throw range for each exact model.
Choice A
BenQ, X3100i
X3100i
A color-rich 4LED gaming projector with low latency, broad resolution support, Android TV and a substantial vertical shift range.
- Best matched use
- Gaming without giving up color
Checked facts
- 3,300 ANSI-lumen 4LED light source with 100% DCI-P3 claim
- 16.7 ms at 4K60, 8.3 ms at 1080p120 and 4.2 ms at 1080p240
- 1.3x optical zoom, vertical lens shift and included Android TV dongle
Choice B
ViewSonic, LX700-4K / VS19701
LX700-4K
A compact high-output laser projector tuned for very low-latency 4K60, 1440p120 and 1080p240 gaming.
- Best matched use
- Competitive play on a large screen
Checked facts
- 3,500 ANSI-lumen claim. ProjectorCentral measured 3,091 ANSI lumens
- 4.2 ms mode at 1080p240 plus support for 1440p120 and 4K60
- 1.36x optical zoom with +15% vertical lens shift
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | BenQ X3100i | ViewSonic LX700-4K | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optical throw ratio | 1.15 to 1.5 | 1.06 to 1.45 | Distance is measured from the lens to the screen, using the image width. |
| Lens distance for 120 inches | 10 to 13.1 ft | 9.2 to 12.6 ft | Calculated for 16:9 with optical adjustment only. Cabinet depth and cable clearance are extra. |
| Published image-size range | 30 to 300 in | 30 to 300 in | A supported maximum does not guarantee a bright picture in your room. |
| Published light output | 3300 ANSI lumens | 3500 ANSI lumens | Different measurement standards and picture modes are not interchangeable. |
| Display architecture | single-chip-dlp | single-chip-dlp | Single-chip sequential color can matter to viewers sensitive to rainbow flashes. |
| Streaming platform | Included Android TV device | None | Confirm the exact US edition and the apps you need before adding a separate streamer. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose BenQ X3100i
- Independent testing found weaker dark-scene contrast and noted that 1440p input is internally downscaled.
If you choose ViewSonic LX700-4K
- It has no smart OS, cannot accept 4K120, and its single speaker sounds thin.
What matters in practice
How to make the call
The closer position favors ViewSonic
LX700-4K begins at 1.06 throw against 1.15 for X3100i. The difference saves about nine inches at a 120-inch picture, which can matter at the edge of a room.
The included device changes the complete package
X3100i includes a licensed Android TV device. LX700-4K requires an external streamer, which is a small detail until there is no spare outlet or cable route.
The headline brightness gap is modest
The published ANSI figures are 3,300 and 3,500, only about six percent apart. Without matched picture-mode tests, light-source preference and fit are more useful than declaring a visible brightness winner.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- Throw calculations use published optical ranges and a 16:9 picture. They are not a substitute for the exact installation diagram.
- Published lumens, contrast and latency do not establish a matched real-room picture-quality result.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current home projectors comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
Compared set
Only 1 of 90 models checked match every need here: “We have family movie nights in the living room”, “My shelf or ceiling mount position is fixed”, and “I want Netflix ready on day one”.
1 matching model from 90 checkedSee the checked facts and calculation notes
Match countThe count uses the current product-to-need assignments for “We have family movie nights in the living room”, “My shelf or ceiling mount position is fixed”, and “I want Netflix ready on day one”. A need with no documented match does not count.
| Product | Needs matched | Checked facts | Source records |
|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ X3100i |
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| ViewSonic LX700-4K |
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