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New gaming projector offers up to 240 Hz and 4 ms when run in 1080p mode.
BenQ has started sales of the BenQ X3000i 4K gaming projector, which was originally unveiled at CES 2022 in January. This device sports gaming-focused features like HDR10 support, refresh rates up to 240 Hz, input lag as low as 4ms, 100% DCI-P3 color and dedicated gaming modes. However a lot of the performance stats are dependent upon the resolution you run the BenQ X3000i at. Depending on your region, you should be able to snag a shiny new BenQ X3000i 4K HDR gaming projector for $1,999 / €1,899 / £1,699 in pre-order this month, for delivery in mid-March.
BenQ X3000i 4K HDR gaming projector specs
Display System
0.65 inch DLP
Resolution and performance
Brightness / contrast
3000 Lumens (ANSI) / 500,000:1, Black Details Enhancement
Color
10-Bit (1.07 Billion Colors), 100% DCI-P3 CinematicColor, HDR-PRO Dynamic Black technology, HDR10 compatibility
Lens/ light source
1.3x zoom, f/1.8 – 2.25 (f = 17.02 – 22.21 mm), projection size up to 200 inches / 508 cm, LED light with expected life of 20,000 to 30,000 hours (up to 10 years with 5 hours daily use)
I/O
3 x HDMI 2.0b (HDMI Type-A) Audio, Video Input
1 x Optical (TOSLINK) Audio Output
1 x 1/8 inch / 3.5 mm Mini Audio Output
1 x USB 2.0 (USB Type-A) Power, Service
1 x RS-232 (DE-9/DB-9) Control Input
1 x 12 V Trigger Control Output
Audio
Built in 5W x 2 stereo speakers with Dynamic Stereo Enhancement powered by Bongiovi DSP technology. Audio return port with eARC allows Dolby Atmos and 7.1-channel audio pass through
Dimensions (W x H x D) / weight
10.7 x 7.8 x 10.2″ / 272.0 x 197.0 x 259.0 mm without feet, weight is 14.1 lb / 6.4 kg
Other features and stats
2D Keystone correction ± 30°, ceiling mountable, rear screen projections, remote provided, Wi-Fi adapter included, HDCP 2.2 support, fan noise up to 32 dB, power consumption up to 330W
The projector also includes a trio of gaming-focused modes for users to choose from. It applies cinematic color settings and sound in RPG mode; a darkness equalizer color setting is applied and a sound locator is seen on screen in FPS mode; in sports game mode, you will apparently experience «incredibly realistic green grass,» plus accentuated commentary and roaring crowds.
If you aren’t tempted by a gaming projector, even one as advanced and highly specified as the BenQ X3000i, you might be more interested in our recent Best Gaming Monitors roundup.
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