Between the X3100i and The Premiere 9, the X3100i comes out ahead in several specs, while the The Premiere 9 wins on brightness and light source. Overall, the X3100i scores 84.6 and the The Premiere 9 scores 86.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (84.6 vs 86.9). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The X3100i doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the The Premiere 9 if you care most about brightness and light source. Its strongest claims are brightness, light source, short-throw.
Both ship with comparable resolution, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why BenQ - X3100i wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Samsung - The Premiere 9 wins
- ▲Brightness — 4.55% more. 3450 lm vs 3300 lm.
- ▲Light source: Laser (vs LED).
- ▲Short-throw: true (vs false).
Spec comparison
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| Spec | BenQ - X3100i | Samsung - The Premiere 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 3300 lm | 3450 lmlead |
| Contrast | 600000:1 | 2200000:1 |
| Light source | LED | Laserlead |
| Short-throw | false | truelead |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - X3100i | Samsung - The Premiere 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Android TV | Tizen |
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 3lead |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |
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