{"id":142259,"date":"2022-02-27T06:49:56","date_gmt":"2022-02-27T06:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=142259"},"modified":"2022-02-27T06:50:56","modified_gmt":"2022-02-27T06:50:56","slug":"benq-x3000i-the-first-4led-4k-hdr-gaming-projector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/projector\/benq-x3000i-the-first-4led-4k-hdr-gaming-projector\/","title":{"rendered":"BenQ X3000i: The first 4LED 4K HDR gaming projector"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BenQ\u00a0\u00a0introduces a new gaming projector to its lineup, the\u00a0\u00a0X3000i . The projector produces a 4K HDR image , for which it uses 4 LED matrices\u00a0\u00a0. This number, instead of the usual three, promises a higher projection brightness, as well as a longer quality life of the projector.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/33_techweek.\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The X3000i\u00a0\u00a0offers ultra-low input latency of 4ms for 1080p\u00a0\/\u00a0240Hz\u00a0playback\u00a0,\u00a08ms\u00a0for\u00a01080p\/120Hz\u00a0, and 16ms\u00a0for\u00a04K\/60Hz\u00a0,\u00a0which gives the manufacturer the right to call this device a gaming device.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/34_techweek.\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For video games, the\u00a0\u00a0X3000i comes\u00a0\u00a0with\u00a03\u00a0preset picture and sound modes:\u00a0\u00a0RPG\u00a0\u00a0for fully immersive cinematic gameplay,\u00a0\u00a0FPS\u00a0\u00a0for lightning-fast response to immediate threats, and\u00a0\u00a0SPG\u00a0\u00a0for more realistic storytelling.<\/p>\n<p>The projector delivers\u00a03,000\u00a0\u00a0lumens\u00a0\u00a0(approximately\u00a0924\u00a0nits\u00a0 equivalent) of light output with a\u00a0500,000:1\u00a0contrast ratio\u00a0, and uses a range of advanced technologies for high image quality, according to the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p>First,\u00a0\u00a0the X3000i\u00a0\u00a0delivers true\u00a04K\u00a0\u00a0resolution as opposed to the pseudo-4K devices (using pixel shifting technique) common on the market.\u00a0Secondly, the image refresh rate is\u00a0240 Hz\u00a0, which helps to better convey the dynamic scenes that video games are full of.\u00a0Thirdly, the projector covers 100%\u00a0\u00a0DCI-P3\u00a0space for accurate and true-to-life color reproduction.\u00a0And finally,\u00a0\u00a0HDR-PRO\u00a0and\u00a0\u00a0Dynamic Black\u00a0technologies provide high contrast and sharp detail in dark scenes due to a special algorithm for optimizing the light output.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/35_techweek.\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For easy projection adjustment, the\u00a0\u00a0X3000i is equipped\u00a0\u00a0with 1.3x zoom and 2D keystone correction.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/36_techweek.\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For external connections, among others, two\u00a0\u00a0HDMI 2.0b\u00a0connectors are provided , capable of receiving a signal with quality up to\u00a04K \/ 120Hz\u00a0or\u00a01080p \/ 240Hz\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of audio, the projector is equipped with two 5W wide-range stereo speakers\u00a0,\u00a0and proprietary\u00a0\u00a0Bongiovi DPS\u00a0technology provides surround effect to the sound.\u00a0In addition, the\u00a0\u00a0X3000i\u00a0\u00a0supports\u00a0\u00a0eARC\u00a0\u00a0technology to transmit high quality\u00a0\u00a0Dolby Atmos\u00a0signal to an external audio device.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/37_techweek.\" alt=\"\" \/>As you know, over time, the light source in projectors fades, which leads to a loss of color and requires, in the end, its replacement.\u00a0However, the\u00a0\u00a0X3000i\u00a0\u00a0&#8216;s 4-sensor design, coupled with proprietary auto-calibration technology, ensures consistent image quality over a lifetime of\u00a020,000 hours\u00a0of continuous use, says\u00a0\u00a0BenQ\u00a0.\u00a0This is equivalent to more than\u00a010 years\u00a0if you use the projector for 5 hours a day.<\/p>\n<p>The manufacturer&#8217;s announced price for the\u00a0\u00a0X3000i\u00a0\u00a0projector is $1,999. For the period until March 7, pre-orders have been announced, after which the projector will go to the distribution network.<\/p>\n<p>[ratemypost]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BenQ\u00a0\u00a0introduces a new gaming projector to its lineup, the\u00a0\u00a0X3000i . The projector produces a 4K HDR image , for which it uses 4 LED matrices\u00a0\u00a0. This number, instead of the usual three, promises a higher projection brightness, as well as a longer quality life of the projector. The X3000i\u00a0\u00a0offers ultra-low input latency of 4ms for [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/projector\/benq-x3000i-the-first-4led-4k-hdr-gaming-projector\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":142266,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[827],"tags":[779],"class_list":{"0":"post-142259","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-projector","8":"tag-news"},"acf":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142259","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=142259"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142259\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/142266"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=142259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=142259"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=142259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}