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BenQ X3100i — 4LED DLP
BenQ

BenQ X3100i

4LED DLP

88
/ 100
From $2,999
VS
Samsung LSP9T wins by 2
Samsung LSP9T — Tri-laser UST
Samsung

Samsung LSP9T

Tri-laser UST

90
/ 100
From $5,999
Specdex verdict

Samsung LSP9T takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ X3100i lands at 88 and Samsung LSP9T at 90. That puts Samsung LSP9T ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick BenQ X3100i if…

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

Pick Samsung LSP9T 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

Brightness

Samsung LSP9T

Compared on the brightness sub-score

Samsung LSP9T leads on brightness (90 vs 88).

Color

Samsung LSP9T

Compared on the color sub-score

Samsung LSP9T leads on color (88 vs 86).

Features

Samsung LSP9T

Compared on the features sub-score

Samsung LSP9T leads on features (88 vs 86).

Value for money

BenQ X3100i

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

BenQ X3100i more score per dollar ($2,999 vs $5,999).

BenQ X3100i 88
vs
90 Samsung LSP9T

Score breakdown

BenQ X3100i
88
brightness 88
color 86
motion 82
features 86
Samsung LSP9T
90
brightness 90
color 88
motion 82
features 88

Specs side-by-side

BenQ X3100i versus Samsung LSP9T — full spec comparison
Spec BenQ X3100i Samsung LSP9T
Type
4LED DLP
Tri-laser UST

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

Samsung LSP9T

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 Samsung LSP9T

Which is better, BenQ X3100i or Samsung LSP9T? +

Samsung LSP9T scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 brightness.

Is Samsung LSP9T worth the price? +

At $5,999, Samsung LSP9T delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in brightness.

Does BenQ X3100i or Samsung LSP9T 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 brightness, BenQ X3100i or Samsung LSP9T? +

Samsung LSP9T — leads on brightness (90 vs 88). Compared on the brightness sub-score.

Which is better for color, BenQ X3100i or Samsung LSP9T? +

Samsung LSP9T — leads on color (88 vs 86). Compared on the color sub-score.