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BenQ · W4100i

W4100i

A 3,200-lumen 4LED DLP projector with 4K UHD, 100% DCI-P3 coverage and a compact medium-room throw
Market statusCurrent bright midrange 4LED DLP cinema projectorChecked Aug 15
Reference price$2,999 current U.S. referenceCurrent BenQ W4100i market
Product cyclecurrentRelease history under review
EvidenceWell supported5 publishers · 3 independent
Next full checkAug 22, 2026Price checks run sooner
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Ready to buy

Confirm the exact machine and complete setup

The retained reference is $2,999 current U.S. reference. Streaming dongle, ceiling mount and calibration remain part of the setup. Confirm the current configuration, included parts, support path, return terms and the work that must be preserved before ordering.

Buying stageMarket familiarity
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Current market

The facts that change the ownership choice

Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.

QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis

Current price

$2,999 current U.S. reference

Streaming dongle, ceiling mount and calibration remain part of the setup. Confirm the checkout price and package before paying.

Checked todayDirect source1 evidence item

Market branch

Midrange bright-room DLP cinema
Checked todayOur synthesis2 evidence items

Purchase boundary

The value depends on tolerance for DLP rainbow artifacts, limited motorization and 4K60 rather than assuming every 4K input is displayed at that frame rate
Checked todayOur synthesis2 evidence items

Imaging

Single-chip DLP 4K UHD
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Brightness

3,200 ANSI lumens
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Color

100% DCI-P3 retained coverage
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Throw ratio

1.15 to 1.50
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Current verdict

A strong midrange color-first DLP

W4100i is compelling for a medium room that values wide color, compact placement and brightness below the premium native-4K tier.

Checked todayOur synthesis7 evidence items
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Other paths

The alternatives change what the W4100i is worth

These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.

01ownership

Epson

Pro Cinema LS9000

$4,499.99 current direct
Best fit
Entry motorized 3LCD home cinema
Tradeoff
Its no-rainbow 3LCD image and installation flexibility trade against the native-4K imagers and dark-room black floor of pricier Sony and JVC models
Open the source
02premium

BenQ

W5800

$5,999 current U.S. reference
Best fit
Premium long-throw DLP cinema
Tradeoff
Its wide throw and motorized lens suit a permanent room, while single-chip DLP behavior and dark-scene contrast remain personal comparison points
Open the source
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What changed

The product has a history

Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.

  1. notable

    Current market position retained

    W4100i was checked against its manufacturer record, the current category collection and the nearest ownership alternatives.

Price record

The price history starts here

Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.

  1. $2,999 current U.S. reference

    Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture

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Owner experience

What repeats after the purchase

Owner discussion repeatedly returns to rainbow sensitivity, black floor and led fan noise rather than specifications alone.

These are self-reported experiences from a changing mix of owners, conditions and software versions. They identify questions to test, not a failure rate.
SignalWhat owners reportOur readEvidence

Rainbow sensitivity, black floor and LED fan noise

Owners repeatedly report on firmware, HDMI handshake, panel alignment, lens memory, fan modes, HDR settings, screen pairing, sample variation and service after long hours.

Every frequent viewer should watch high-contrast subtitles and dark scenes on a single-chip DLP before the purchase is final.

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Sources

Why we believe the current view

The page separates what a source states directly from what we conclude across sources.

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W4100i product recordBenQ · identity

BenQ identifies W4100i as a 3,200-lumen 4LED DLP projector with 4K UHD, 100% DCI-P3 coverage and a compact medium-room throw

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W4100i current offerBenQ · price

$2,999 current U.S. reference was retained from the current manufacturer or authorized-market record with package and availability qualifications kept visible.

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W4100i support and specificationsBenQ · specification

BenQ publishes setup, compatibility or service material that makes this purchase boundary explicit: The value depends on tolerance for DLP rainbow artifacts, limited motorization and 4K60 rather than assuming every 4K input is displayed at that frame rate

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Current home-theater projector databaseProjectorCentral · price

The current market spans lamp and solid-state light, 3LCD, DLP and LCOS-style imagers, fixed and interchangeable lenses, long throw and UST, and prices from living-room models to custom cinema systems.

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Current projector reviews and measurementsProjectorCentral · specification

Independent reviews measure brightness, color, contrast, input behavior, throw and setup and distinguish a dedicated dark-room projector from a bright lifestyle model.

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Current projector reviewsAVForums · consensus

Calibrated review work keeps screen size, room reflections, HDR tone mapping, motion, lens behavior and gaming input support visible beside manufacturer ratings.

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Digital projector ownership discussionsAVS Forum · consensus

Owners repeatedly report on firmware, HDMI handshake, panel alignment, lens memory, fan modes, HDR settings, screen pairing, sample variation and service after long hours.

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Pro Cinema LS9000 alternative recordEpson · alternative

Pro Cinema LS9000 represents the entry motorized 3lcd home cinema branch at $4,499.99 current direct.

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W5800 alternative recordBenQ · alternative

W5800 represents the premium long-throw dlp cinema branch at $5,999 current U.S. reference.

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The manufacturer record, current market collection, support material and independent category evidence were checked on August 15, 2026. The checkout package and regional support path still need verification. Owner reports are retained as bounded experience, not a reliability rate.

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