Between the X3100i and PX3-Pro, the X3100i comes out ahead in brightness, while the PX3-Pro wins on light source and short-throw. Overall, the X3100i scores 84.6 and the PX3-Pro scores 80.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The X3100i edges ahead on the Mars Score (84.6 vs 80.1), but the 4.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the X3100i if you care most about brightness. The biggest gaps in its favor are brightness.
Pick the PX3-Pro if you care most about light source and short-throw. Its strongest claims are 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
- ▲Brightness — 10.00% more. 3300 lm vs 3000 lm.
Why Hisense - PX3-Pro wins
- ▲Light source: Laser (vs LED).
- ▲Short-throw: true (vs false).
Spec comparison
Image
| Spec | BenQ - X3100i | Hisense - PX3-Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 3300 lmlead | 3000 lm |
| Contrast | 600000:1 | 3000:1 |
| Light source | LED | Laserlead |
| Short-throw | false | truelead |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - X3100i | Hisense - PX3-Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Android TV | Google TV |
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 3lead |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |
Frequently asked
Spec-level deep dives
More from the same brands
vsMars is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more.