BenQ W4100i upgraded 4K projector now available
BenQ is now selling the W4100i Home Cinema Projector in countries worldwide. This model was unveiled in Europe earlier this year as a successor to the 2023 W4000i with various upgrades.
Improvements found the BenQ W4100i include a wider horizontal frequency range of 15 to 270 kHz and an up to 240 Hz vertical scan rate. Input lag is reduced to 6.5 ms at 1080P@240Hz or 17.9 ms gaming at 4K@60Hz, and there is a third HDMI port. On top of this, it has a higher FOFO contrast ratio of 3,000,000:1, and a new picture modes like HDR AI Cinema.
BenQ’s W4100i has a 4LED light source for up to 3,200 ANSI lumens brightness. The 4K UHD DLP projector has a throw ratio of 1.15 to 1.50 with 1.3x zoom. According to BenQ, it covers 100% of the DCI-P3 and Rec. 709 color gamuts, and there are image-perfecting tools like 2D Keystone and four-way lens shift. Other features include a 5W speaker, Dolby Atmos compatibility, an accompanying Android TV dongle and support for Apple AirPlay and Google Cast. This model measures 420.5 x 135.3 x 312.1 mm (~16.6 x 5.3 x 12.3 inches).
You can now buy the BenQ W4100i Home Cinema Projector in the US for $2,999 at B&H Photo Video. Here, it is also available to pre-order at the same price at Amazon, with a release date of September 1st. In the UK, retailers like Richer Sounds carry the product for £2,999. In other European countries like the Netherlands, it is priced at €2,999.
