{"id":419346,"date":"2022-03-21T16:00:51","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T13:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/a-bright-and-powerful-gem-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-03-21T16:00:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T13:00:51","slug":"a-bright-and-powerful-gem-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-and-powerful-gem-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#A Bright and Powerful Gem \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a40f16046c54\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a40f16046c54\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-and-powerful-gem-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CA_Bright_and_Powerful_Gem_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;A Bright and Powerful Gem \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-and-powerful-gem-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-and-powerful-gem-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-and-powerful-gem-review-geek\/#Specs_as_Tested\" >Specs as Tested<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-and-powerful-gem-review-geek\/#Design\" >Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-and-powerful-gem-review-geek\/#Setup\" >Setup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-and-powerful-gem-review-geek\/#Ports_Connectivity\" >Ports &amp; Connectivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-and-powerful-gem-review-geek\/#Image_Quality\" >Image Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-and-powerful-gem-review-geek\/#Sound_Quality\" >Sound Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-and-powerful-gem-review-geek\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-and-powerful-gem-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-and-powerful-gem-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CA_Bright_and_Powerful_Gem_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;A Bright and Powerful Gem \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>9\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$1,999<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-112711 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/03\/b544eb66.png?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/03\/b544eb66.png?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/03\/b544eb66.png?width=1200\" alt=\"The BenQ X3000i gaming projector next to its Android TV dongle, remote control, and two gaming controllers\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We tend to only think about projectors when it comes to TV alternatives, but not often enough for gaming when, actually, projectors like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.benq.com\/en-us\/projector\/gaming-projector\/x3000i.html\">BenQ X3000i<\/a> are perfectly tailored for the task. With bright color-accurate images, low latency, and multiple gaming modes. Who could ask for more?<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Outstanding color accuracy and image quality<\/li>\n<li>Three unique gaming modes<\/li>\n<li>Low latency<\/li>\n<li>Audio sounds loud and crisp<\/li>\n<li>Multiple mounting options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>110% vertical offset not ideal for ceiling mounting<\/li>\n<li>Blacks are solid but could be a little richer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>BenQ first announced the X3000i at CES 2022, which was exciting, and after going hands-on with it for a few weeks, I can say it\u2019s truly impressive. The company advertises the X3000i as an immersive open-world gaming projector, saying it \u201coverwhelms you with the most cinematic visual and auditory impact.\u201d And with three dedicated gaming modes, virtual 3D surround sound, support for eARC and Dolby Atmos, low latency (16ms 4K at 60Hz), a bright 4LED light source, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, that statement is hard to argue with.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, with an included Android TV wireless adapter, built-in speakers, and multiple mounting options, the X3000i effortlessly pulls double duty as a home theater projector. The projector is fun to use, and it can easily handle <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> night just as well as movie night. It\u2019s the one to beat anywhere near this price point.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specs_as_Tested\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Specs as Tested<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Projection System:<\/strong>\u00a0DLP (0.65 inches)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Native Resolution:<\/strong>\u00a04K UHD (3840 x 2160) with HDR-PRO\/HDR10 support<\/li>\n<li><strong>Native Aspect Ratio:<\/strong>\u00a016:9<\/li>\n<li><strong>Project Size:<\/strong>\u00a0Up to 200 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dynamic Contrast Ratio:<\/strong>\u00a0500,000:1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Color Coverage:<\/strong>\u00a0100% DCI-P3 Cinematic Color<\/li>\n<li><strong>Light Source:<\/strong>\u00a04LED<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brightness:<\/strong>\u00a03,000 ANSI lumens (about 900 nits)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lamp Life:<\/strong>\u00a020,000 hours Normal\/SmartEco mode, 30,000 Eco<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refresh Rate:<\/strong>\u00a0Up to 240Hz<\/li>\n<li><strong>Throw Ratio:<\/strong>\u00a01.15~1.50:1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zoom Ratio:<\/strong>\u00a01.3x<\/li>\n<li><strong>Projection Offset:<\/strong> 110% vertical<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keystone Adjustment:<\/strong>\u00a02D, Auto +\/- 30 degrees Vertical\/Horizontal<\/li>\n<li><strong>Latency:<\/strong>\u00a04ms at 1080p\/240Hz, 8ms at 1080p\/120Hz, 16ms at 4K\/60Hz<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sound:<\/strong>\u00a02x 5W speakers, with support for eARC, Dolby Atmos, virtual 3D surround<\/li>\n<li>Inputs\/Outputs:\u00a02x HDMI 2.0b, USB Type A-1, 3.5mm Mini Jack, RS-232 in (DB-9 pin), DC 12V Trigger (3.5mm Jack), Optical Audio out<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connectivity:<\/strong>\u00a0Bluetooth 4.2, 802.11 a\/b\/g\/n\/ac (2.4G\/5G), Google Chromecast (via included Android adapter)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Built-In OS:<\/strong>\u00a0Android 10.0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong>\u00a010.7 x 7.8 x 10.2 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong>\u00a014.1 pounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The x3000i has a stylish modern design, and it looks incredibly similar to the company\u2019s previous X1300i model for those familiar with that. But make no mistake\u2014the X3000i is by no means small. It measures 10.7 x 7.8 x 10.2 inches (excluding the adjustable feet) and weighs 14.1 pounds, so you\u2019ll need to ensure you have either enough space on the surface you want to set it on or enough clearance for your screen if you plan on mounting it to your ceiling (which I\u2019ll talk about more later on).<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-112642 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/03\/f789fc73.png\" alt=\"Angled shot of the front, top, and right side of the BenQ X3000i projector\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s shaped like a cube and has a black front with a white case on the other sides, with stylish vents wrapping around the sides of the projector, adding to its simple yet playful style. Ports are all on the back for easy access, while controls for settings and navigation\u2014as well as the manual zoom and focus dials\u2014 are on the side.<\/p>\n<p>The projector ships with an Android TV wireless adapter. You will need to undo two screws and remove the top of the projector before you can plug in the pocket-knife-sized adapter, though, as there\u2019s a dedicated slot for it in there. It\u2019s a teeny hassle, but you only need to do it once, and it only takes a few seconds. I love that BenQ threw in an Android TV adapter instead of opting for a built-in OS that may potentially get sluggish with age; plus the adapter can be replaced with newer versions in future models.<\/p>\n<p>It also comes with adjustable feet, hardware for mounting the projector upside down (for those who want that), a power cord, and remote batteries. The included slim remote control offers up buttons for both the projector and navigating the Android TV interface. There\u2019s a dedicated button for Prime Video, Google Assistant, D-pad navigation, volume\/mute, home, back, settings, and the general projector menu. Buttons were large, easy to press, responsive, and I didn\u2019t feel like any were missing.<\/p>\n<p>The projector\u2019s lamp life is 20,000 hours when using either the Normal mode or the SmartEco mode, and it jumps to 30,000 hours with the standard Eco mode. This translates to well over 10 years of enjoyment if you use the projector for an average of five hours per day.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setup\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Setup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Getting the projector set up and ready to use didn\u2019t take much time, as its design is fairly plug-and-play. Once I unboxed it and connected the Android TV adapter, it was ready to party. The average user shouldn\u2019t have any issues with this part of the process, especially if it\u2019s just gonna sit on a table.<\/p>\n<p>I thought its picture color looked solid for being fresh out the box, as did its brightness and contrast. Again, I don\u2019t think the average user will need to make adjustments to the picture; more advanced users may want to make slight adjustments and, thankfully, this projector makes it easy to do so. The only settings I felt I needed to tweak were with focus and keystoning, and I also turned off <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/402129\/what-is-motion-smoothing-on-a-tv-and-why-do-people-hate-it\/\">True Motion<\/a> (because it\u2019s the worst).<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-112645 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/03\/09652115.png\" alt=\"Angled view of X3000i on table next to the included remote control and Android TV adapter\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can opt to place the projector on a flat surface\u2014like a table, countertop, or bookshelf\u2014or mount it upside down to your ceiling. BenQ includes all the hardware you\u2019ll need for that. It\u2019s worth noting, however, that the X3000i does have a 110% vertical offset. This means the picture coming out of the lens doesn\u2019t shoot straight out. Instead, it tilts slightly downward; you may need to lower your screen a bit to get it to line up right. While the projector supports both vertical and horizontal keystoning, it does so at the cost of potentially impacting latency.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ports_Connectivity\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Ports &amp; Connectivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The X3000i is spaciously large and, as such, has plenty of room for a variety of ports, dials, streaming sticks, and more. And as we mentioned earlier, the included QS01 Android TV adapter actually gets plugged inside the projector; you\u2019ll plug the micro-USB power cable into the adapter and plug the adapter itself into the HDMI port.<\/p>\n<p>All other ports are readily available on the projector\u2019s exterior, and there\u2019s a nice selection to boot. You have two HDMI ports (2.0b\/HDCP2.2), which made it easy to connect my ROG Zephyrus G15 laptop when I wanted to do some gaming. There is also one USB-A (2.0\/Power Supply 2.5A\/Service), one RS-232 in (DB-9pin), a DC 12V Trigger (3.5mm Jack), and a 3.5mm Mini Jack audio out port.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-112647 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/03\/0c7fed55.png\" alt=\"Rear of BenQ X3000i projector showing an array of ports and vents\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As for connectivity, the X3000i supports Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi 802.11 a\/b\/g\/n\/ac. It runs Android 10.0, which brings Chromecast to the device for those who like to cast videos from a phone or laptop. With the Android TV adapter, you\u2019ll have access to various popular video streaming apps like Prime Video, Disney+, ESPN, Tubi, Paramount+, YouTube, HBO Max, and Peacock. You can also access the Google Play Store for those who want other apps, like TikTok, TED Talks, Facebook Watch, Kodi, and Plex.<\/p>\n<p>Simply put, you can absolutely hit the ground running with the BenQ X3000i. Between the Android TV adapter and the projector\u2019s many ports, it\u2019s easy to connect to other devices, hop into a game, or find something to watch for family movie night.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Image_Quality\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Image Quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve purchased and enjoyed using many high-end TVs in my day, but I haven\u2019t used many mid-range or high-end projectors before. Still, to my eye, the image quality on the X3000i looked fantastic right out of the box, and nothing felt unbalanced, dim, or profoundly lacking. Most folks who pick up this projector for their home theater will be pleased with what it offers picture-wise and that they won\u2019t need to make a ton of adjustments.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to its 4LED lamp system, the X3000i is much brighter than projectors with a 3LED system. BenQ added a fourth blue LED pump inside, which boosts the brightness; this projector clocks in at a solid 3,000 ANSI lumens (with a contrast ratio of 500,000:1), making all the difference. And where many projectors end up trading brightness for color accuracy, I never found that to be a problem with this model. It\u2019s bright enough to comfortably use mid-day or in a room with overhead lights on; though I\u2019d recommend sticking with dimmer ambient lighting (or none) for the best picture results.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the only thing more remarkable than the X3000i\u2019s brightness is its impressive color accuracy. BenQ is known for creating projectors with excellent color accuracy out of the box, and this projector is no exception.<\/p>\n<p>It covers 100% of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/reference\/what-is-dci-p3-color-a-basic-definition\">DCI-P3<\/a>\u2014the modern color standardization protocol used for modern monitors and video games with a broader range of colors than sRGB\u2014with the wide color gamut setting toggled. It also supports both HDR-10 and HDR-PRO tone-mapping technology, so colors will look incredibly vivid and accurate regardless of whether you\u2019re playing <i>Fall Guys<\/i> online with your friends or watching a dimly-lit scene in literally any fantasy TV show. It never looked dull or over-saturated at any point.<\/p>\n<p>I kept the picture at about 100 inches with the projector about 10 feet away from the screen for the bulk of my testing, sitting it atop a tall bookshelf. Its native aspect ratio of 16:9 looked great, but it also supports 2.40:1 and 4:3. I moved the projector off to the side at one point to test the vertical and horizontal keystone features, and it was easy to use and quick to fix. Since using the keystone feature can affect latency, I only recommend doing this while watching a movie or YouTube and not while playing an online game.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of latency, if you aren\u2019t messing around with the keystone feature, I think you\u2019ll be pleased with response times here. Latency at the projector\u2019s native true 4K UHD resolution at 60Hz, with gaming mode enabled, is 16ms. Likewise, it\u2019s halved to just 8ms with 1080p at 120Hz, and halved again to 4ms with 1080p at 240Hz. The latter is especially impressive, as we don\u2019t always see latency go down as framerates go up. As I played hours of online FPS titles on the BenQ, I never noticed any issues with lag\u2014it was always smooth sailing.<\/p>\n<p>As I tested out different placements and throw distances, I did so at different points throughout the day and with ambient lights on then off to see how the X3000i handled it all. Unsurprisingly, it knocked it out of the park every single time. The picture was always plenty bright, crisp, and had accurate colors. My only complaint here (and it\u2019s fairly minor given how excellent the projector is otherwise and its $2K price point) is that blacks could be a little richer. They\u2019re genuinely just fine, and most people likely won\u2019t notice a problem out of the box, but I felt like they could be improved slightly (and if you feel comfortable doing so, there are calibration features you can fuss with to your liking).<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-112651 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8ef7698d.png\" alt=\"Close-up of the projector lens at the front of the X3000i projector\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>By far, the coolest features BenQ added to the X3000i are three dedicated gaming modes! There\u2019s RPG, which boosts cinematic colors and sound settings when you play, well, RPG games like <i>Dark Souls<\/i>; FPS, which makes a sound finder visible on the screen so you can locate your enemies when playing shooters like <i>Halo<\/i>; and SPG, which boosts things like commentary and the green-ness of the grass while playing sports games like <i>FIFA 22<\/i>. The different modes might seem like a weird flex on BenQ\u2019s part, but I enjoyed them. What\u2019s not to like about better immersion as a gamer?<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of what I used the projector for\u2014be it gaming, watching Disney movies, or catching up with my For You page on TikTok\u2014I was constantly wowed by the X3000i. I never noticed any rainbow effects or other unpleasantries as far as the picture was concerned. It\u2019s a pleasure to watch, always clean and crisp, and it looks like a TV, not a projector.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sound_Quality\"><\/span>Sound Quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the past, when you chose to purchase a projector, you were also choosing to purchase an external audio solution. However, this is not really the case anymore with modern speakers, and especially not when it comes to the X3000i. It sounds fantastic, and wow, does it get loud!<\/p>\n<p>The dual 5W full-range speakers easily fill medium-sized rooms and sound clear regardless of what you listen to. Audio is well-balanced across bass, mid, and treble frequencies, and dedicated audio modes fine-tune your audio to enhance details. I never felt like I\u2019d need to connect my soundbar or otherwise use an external speaker at any point. The projector sounded effortlessly great while gaming and watching TV shows.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, the onboard Bongiovi DPS technology supports virtual 3D audio, allowing you to properly hear not just where enemies are in an online multiplayer video game, for example, but how far away they are. You can also enable Dolby Atmos and 7.1 pass-through via eARC if you\u2019ve got the setup for it.<\/p>\n<p>As I tested the projector for audio, I ran it through the same audio testing playlist I use for testing earbuds and headphones and was wildly pleased with the results. It handled all genres of music (from country to classical) like a pro. I threw all kinds of video content at it\u2014including Marvel movies, a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/56308\/what-were-watching-the-slow-mo-guys-blend-science-with-dangerous-fun\/\">Slow-Mo Guys video, a funny pet compilation, <i>Elden Ring, Sifu, Minecraft, Gang Beasts, and Halo Infinite<\/i>\u2014and was thrilled with the full, detailed sound. I also loved being able to hear where enemies were coming from in games and how far away they were.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-112659 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/03\/89b34ba6.png\" alt=\"The X3000i with the remote and Android TV adapter on top of it\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I don\u2019t think you need to connect separate speakers to this projector, especially if you\u2019ll be sitting near it and it\u2019s in a small- to medium-sized room. Sure, it doesn\u2019t provide an audiophile-level experience, but it\u2019s still quite solid and works fine on its own. A dedicated speaker setup never hurts, though, and it can only enhance the X3000i experience.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The BenQ X3000i was a pleasure to test, and I\u2019m disheartened at the thought of having to send it back. It was fun to play video games and watch videos on, as it is powerful, easy to use, and rocks some seriously impressive specs.<\/p>\n<p>I love how bright it is (whether it was the middle of the day or late at night), how crisp the 4K picture looks, how accurate the colors are, and how loud the volume is. I was pleased with how many mounting options and ports it offers and that it comes with an Android TV adapter and a great remote control. Plus, with its three dedicated gaming modes, such low latency, and an artillery of calibration controls and other settings you can tinker with, the X3000i was indeed a blast to game on (and watch movies on).<\/p>\n<p>While the 110% vertical offset might be undesirable to anyone looking to ceiling mount the X3000i, and its blacks could stand to be just a little bit richer, the projector doesn\u2019t really have any considerable downsides. And honestly? You\u2019re going to be hard-pressed to find a better projector with such high ease of use and so many features at this price point.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <strong>9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: <strong>$1,999<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Outstanding color accuracy and image quality<\/li>\n<li>Three unique gaming modes<\/li>\n<li>Low latency<\/li>\n<li>Audio sounds loud and crisp<\/li>\n<li>Multiple mounting options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>110% vertical offset not ideal for ceiling mounting<\/li>\n<li>Blacks are solid but could be a little richer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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