BenQ - X3100i

New ones of Amazon pot shot. Used one on fbmp that was like $500 new most likely solid af now around $200-$100 may need a new bulb. I have grabbed a couple of the newer $100 ones they do t last very long. Wish I found one that works. Epson home cinema 2040 I think it is solid 1080p projector used now kinda on that price range. If u want good Benq 3100 fire projector If u wanna watch for a few hours and get a feel for it the $100 amazon ones work to get an idea of placement throw brightness things and h can return it if ya don’t like it.

Benq for sure we have a 4k model, throw like 11ft in a room with big windows on a 135” solid frame screen. With the curtains it’s great. Can even see it full daytime open curtains. Of course it’s washed but still. It’s amazing we grabbed the 3d cable model. We have a ton of 3d movies. Everyone loves it, we watched all the games yesterday on it for turkey day.

I believe it’s the x3100i we grabbed it open box for 1.2k I think. I forget it was like a year ago we upgraded.

Benq x3100i is fire we went from epson home cinema 2040 or ?? Model may not be exact memory is shite, 1080p on a 135” screen at like 11’. Good for sure, but the 4k Benq x3100i is so much sharper clearer and brighter. Now from ur Benq to this one maybe not the jump we experienced but still believe a jump. ALR screen is the one thing we found later would be the best thing for closer to OLED blacks but sheeesh it’s so good. Even older media is nice on it. Feels very old theater which is great on those nostalgia days. We grabbed an open box and saved a mint things expensive but in the end if we payed full worth it. Are there better short throws for a lot more money sure are. When it’s time dropping 7k on screen and projector will happen. For now tho this is my go to and recommended. Great quality awesome picture good for gaming it wins where it should. Happy hunting

Native contrast of the 3100i has a lot left to be desired. MKii and Vision master pro are big advancements for the mid end consumer grade community. My only concern is with the reliability of these brands. In my time I've seen a lot of projectors go south rather quickly. Benq has a pretty good track record in my opinion.  You can't have the best of both worlds with these DLP projectors. Personally I'd rather live with a little input lag over borderline acceptable picture quality

For the price the 3100i is really good for gaming.

Love my x3100i. Its mounted about 11' from 120" screen and looks amazing!! 👍👍

my votes for the x3100i

I think the led and laser models are best for ease of use and longevity. Benq has some of the cheaper ones: the ht2060 is 1080p but seems pretty solid and the cheapest option id go for. The x3100i (i have an older model of this one, lots of hours no issues yet) and the x500 are the two that are a step up. There is a laser one too I think that is between those but I don’t remember the model off the top of my head. Whatever you do make sure it fits your intended space, these models have limited image adjustment and keystone takes away a lot of the positives of these models. I also recommend a quality seller NOT amazon just in case you do need to deal with replacement/warranty stuff. A dedicated projector site will help you compare models easier too.

We don’t know about the valerian reliability yet. Just no way to know, too new. There is no way to beat the sun as it will put 300,000 lumens on a 10x10 screen. Projectors are 3,000 just just can’t compete. The valerian is likely pretty good, benq 3100 is a good choice as is the Epson 3800.

Benq 710 is a very good choice. Tho we don’t know longevity yet the valerian are very good. Benq 3100 is awesome. I’m running an Epson ls11000 at the moment…. All start at double your budget. There are good choices between your budget and $2k just those are my current top choices

Yes the 3100, that‘s what I actually meant to write in op.. but I guess especially when it comes to gaming that will be the best one.

I also have a x3100i. I use it at 50% -50% split between movies and games ( ps5 pro ). Sitting at 5m distance from 160” screen. Black level is great to me at night. Although my room is light controlled, little bit light creeps through edges, which doesn’t washout the projection but slightly affect the overall crispiness of the image. I project it on wall. I thought of buying a screen but I am so happy how the way it looks now so decided not buy at this time. Conclusion : if gaming is in your use case, you can’t ignore x3100i !!! PS: I play long games ( like division 2, COD, Elden Ring etc ) in eco mode and other content in dynamic.

I went with the BenQ TK700 they make it in a short throw as well if that matters. I tried the X3100 when it first came out and the running noise was so loud with it being suspended right above my head in the theater. I'm happy with the Tk700. It's my third BenQ. For the money it does everything I want it to do. It could have better colors especially in HDR but all around a solid projector for gaming and movies.