BenQ Announces new X-Series Projectors for Gaming

[TheLostSwede]

BenQ, the global leading DLP 4K projector brand and innovator of digital lifestyle devices, today unveiled three all-new 4K HDR smart projectors. Designed specifically for AAA console gaming, each projector offers players unparalleled audiovisual experiences tailored to various rooms within the home.

Following closely after the success of the BenQ X3000i, 2022's best 4K LED gaming projector, the new models X3100i, X500i, and X300G showcase BenQ's revolutionary detail enhancement engine. They set new standards by integrating the projector-tailored HDR-PRO, CinematicColor, and CinematicSound technologies, offering a richer and more immersive gaming experience than ever before.




"The latest additions to our new X Series gaming projectors bring a revolutionary shift to the world of large-screen gaming. Boasting authentic 4K HDR visual quality and minimal input lag, these projectors are the ultimate platform for an immersive AAA gaming experience in various settings," said Houston Wei, Senior Director of BenQ North America." The flagship X3100i redefines the ultimate dream gaming room standard without compromise. The X500i transforms any compact space into gaming hubs, and the X300G projector empowers gamers to establish gaming centers within their personal space."

Revolutionizing Ultra-HD Gaming with BenQ HDR-PRO
The heart of the X Series lies in BenQ's innovative in-game detail refinement technology, delivering fully immersive gaming experiences filled with newly uncovered details and realism. True 4K HDR ultra high resolution, consisting of 8.3 million distinct pixels, complements the exclusive HDR-PRO technology optimized for projectors. This technology employs SSI Dynamic Black and HDR tone mapping techniques, resulting in vibrant contrasts and realistic shadows that reveal intricate details even in dim settings. Additionally, the theater-grade BenQ CinematicColor technology utilizes the brilliance and color range of 4LED high brightness and color volume to achieve remarkable color accuracy, capturing an extensive color gamut, encompassing delicate shades, and reaching up to 100% DCI-P3 coverage.

CinematicSound & Ultra-Fast Response
BenQ's CinematicSound immerses X Series gamers with a 3D spatial audio environment crafted from its unique treVolo driver design and advanced sound processing. With an industry-leading response time of 4.16 ms, the X Series ensures gamers can instantly react, guaranteeing unmatched in-game victories.

The X Series gaming projectors are designed for all gaming systems, offering various game modes such as role-playing, shooter, sports, and racing, with features like Auto Game Mode for optimized settings and input lag, SettingXChange for quick color shifts, and a built-in FPS crosshair for precise targeting.

BenQ X Series gaming projectors feature Google-certified Android TV and built-in Netflix, offering a wide range of entertainment from apps to movies, sports, and even more games. They also support eARC and S/PDIF for transmitting high-quality audio to external sound systems.

With a futuristic and modern gaming look, the X Series gaming projectors are designed for easy, flexible installation, featuring the right throw ratios, lens shift, 2D keystone, and digital or motorized zoom. They're ideal for any gaming space, big or small. (Vertical lens shift on X3100i only; motorized zoom on X300G only.)

BenQ's X3100i ($2,399) and X500i ($1,699) will be available to order in early November 2023 on BenQ.com. The X300G ($1,799) will be available to order in January 2024. Starting December 2023, the X3100i and X500i will be available for purchase on Amazon, Bestbuy US, Adorama, B&H, and ProjectorPeople.



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[Bruno_O]

with 98" TVs, 120Hz 1000 nits peak HDR, VRR, etc... becoming very affordable, the market for gaming projectors should die off with time
apart from niche use cases, it makes no sense buying that over a TV

 

[TumbleGeorge]

Missing letter in first word of first sentence. I catch it. Good morning!

 

[TheLostSwede]

with 98" TVs, 120Hz 1000 nits peak HDR, VRR, etc... becoming very affordable, the market for gaming projectors should die off with time
apart from niche use cases, it makes no sense buying that over a TV

Big price difference and these can do 240 Hz at 1080p.

 

[TumbleGeorge]

Didn't see description of interfaces? Yes there in webpages of models this data exists. I found 3 HDMI 2.0b(in X300i) (and USB A, not for data i think.)

 

[ToTTenTranz]

Big price difference and these can do 240 Hz at 1080p.

Isn't that how these projectors are doing "4K" anyway, through interpolation between 1080p images?

These still present the only alternative for very large screens that can't fit through doors and corridors, but it's definitely true that projectors have steadily been trailing further behind TVs in terms of tech. All these yeaars later and there's still no VRR, resolutions are low and there's no equivalent to local dimmimg.

I set up a projector in my home cinema 20 years ago and it was so much better than any TV at the time, but nowadays I'd find it difficult to recommend one for the same purpose.

Of course, we're talking home cinema projectors. On the field of small and carriable short-throw projectors we've had very nice developments.

 

[TheLostSwede]

Isn't that how these projectors are doing "4K" anyway, through interpolation between 1080p images?

No, native 4K DLP chip.

These still present the only alternative for very large screens that can't fit through doors and corridors, but it's definitely true that projectors have steadily been trailing further behind TVs in terms of tech. All these years later and there's still no VRR, resolutions are low and there's no equivalent to local dimming.

Not sure it's possible to do VRR on a projector.

 

[theouto]

These look interesting, though these pictures look, uuhhhhh, well let's just say I would intentionally buy a competing brand

Too expensive however, hope the dedicated niche likes them though

 

[Mister300]

Isn't that how these projectors are doing "4K" anyway, through interpolation between 1080p images?

These still present the only alternative for very large screens that can't fit through doors and corridors, but it's definitely true that projectors have steadily been trailing further behind TVs in terms of tech. All these yeaars later and there's still no VRR, resolutions are low and there's no equivalent to local dimmimg.

I set up a projector in my home cinema 20 years ago and it was so much better than any TV at the time, but nowadays I'd find it difficult to recommend one for the same purpose.

Of course, we're talking home cinema projectors. On the field of small and carriable short-throw projectors we've had very nice developments.

It depends on your budget, a 100k Christie projector will change your opinion.