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BenQ X3100i — 4LED · 4K · 240Hz gaming
BenQ

BenQ X3100i

4LED · 4K · 240Hz gaming

88
/ 100
From $2,999
VS
BenQ X3100i wins by 4
Epson Home Cinema 3800 — 3LCD
Epson

Epson Home Cinema 3800

3LCD

84
/ 100
From $1,999
Specdex verdict

BenQ X3100i takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ X3100i lands at 88 and Epson Home Cinema 3800 at 84. That puts BenQ X3100i ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick BenQ X3100i if…

  • ✓Low input lag for projectors
  • ✓240Hz at 1080p
  • ✓True 4K DLP

Pick Epson Home Cinema 3800 if…

  • ✓Large-screen experience
  • ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
  • ✓4K HDR on modern models
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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 82).

Features

BenQ X3100i

Compared on the features sub-score

BenQ X3100i leads on features (88 vs 82).

Value for money

Epson Home Cinema 3800

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Epson Home Cinema 3800 more score per dollar ($1,999 vs $2,999).

BenQ X3100i 88
vs
84 Epson Home Cinema 3800

Score breakdown

BenQ X3100i
88
brightness 82
color 90
motion 94
features 88
Epson Home Cinema 3800
84
brightness 84
color 82
motion 82
features 82

Specs side-by-side

BenQ X3100i versus Epson Home Cinema 3800 — full spec comparison
Spec BenQ X3100i Epson Home Cinema 3800
Type
4LED DLP
3LCD
Brightness
3300 ANSI lumens
—
Resolution
4K
—
Gaming
4K/60 + 1080p/240
—

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

Epson Home Cinema 3800

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: BenQ X3100i vs Epson Home Cinema 3800

Which is better, BenQ X3100i or Epson Home Cinema 3800? +

BenQ X3100i scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is BenQ X3100i worth the price? +

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

Is Epson Home Cinema 3800 worth the price? +

At $1,999, Epson Home Cinema 3800 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in brightness.

Does BenQ X3100i or Epson Home Cinema 3800 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, BenQ X3100i or Epson Home Cinema 3800? +

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

Which is better for color, BenQ X3100i or Epson Home Cinema 3800? +

BenQ X3100i — leads on color (90 vs 82). Compared on the color sub-score.