And given its gaming chops, its an easy choice for gamers who also want a home theater projector.
Its still a very recent model, so it hasnt seen major price shifts or deals during sales events.
That said, its virtually identical to the earlier BenQ X3000i and X1300i.
The BenQ X3100i is large for a portable projector but can be easily moved from room to room
For some projectors, a more stylish design has meant fewer optical controls, but BenQ hasnt omitted them.
It has a physical dial to vertically shift the lens, plus optical zoom and focus control rings.
It does have digital keystone adjustments, but since these add latency, hardcore gamers had best avoid them.
Manual controls let you dial in focus, zoom, and vertical lens shift
BenQs setup features dont stop there.
The projector has two adjustable feet up front to help angle it just right.
Annoyingly, It doesnt come pre-installed, forcing you to unscrew the projectors top cover to insert it.
The hidden compartment that holds the included Android TV streaming dongle
The battery compartment of the included remote control is also difficult to get into.
BenQ stretched the cover across almost the remotes whole length, and it’s tricky to grasp it.
There are also 3.5mm analog and optical digital audio outputs, so your connection options are well covered.
The X3100i’s Android TV smart interface provides popular streaming apps including Netflix
The projectors built-in speakers are surprisingly potent and they provided impactful sound before maxing out in my 200-square-foot room.
Movies and TV look awesome with this projector, especially when viewed on a 100-inch or larger screen.
All the same, the BenQ X3100i is up to the task of providing a killer image.
2020 color space, but its color is still impressive.
(BenQ’s specifications cite 100%UHDA-P3 color spacecoverage.)
The projectors DLP chip is incredibly responsive.
Should I buy the BenQ X3100i 4K projector?
If you want a projector that can handle both jobs, this is the one.
You want a projector that does a bit of everythingThe BenQ X3100i effectively covers all bases.
It supports PC and console gameplay, handles movies well, and has robust audio and embedded smarts.
Its a well-rounded choice that doesnt call for extra purchases to complement it.
You want 4K at 120HzWhile 1080p gets the speed boost, 4K doesnt.
You are projecting in a small spaceThe BenQ X3100i is adaptable but is still a long-throw projector.
It also uses a bulb-based light engine, which will require periodic replacement.Here’s our fullBenQ TK700STi review.
I have been testing projectors since 2021 and displays for even longer.
First reviewed: April 2024
