BenQ AH30ST vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES White
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Choosing between the BenQ AH30ST and Sony VPL-XW6100ES White? Both compete in the Projector segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The BenQ AH30ST scores higher in form factor, room fit. The Sony VPL-XW6100ES White leads in value, video quality, gaming performance. They score similarly in ease of use.
The BenQ AH30ST offers higher brightness at 3000 ANSI lumens vs 2700, and different projection technologies (DLP vs LCoS-SXRD). More lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room. Below 2000 lumens needs a dedicated dark room; 3000+ handles ambient light. In a dedicated dark room, contrast ratio and color accuracy may matter more than raw brightness.
These two Projector options trade wins across different dimensions. The right choice depends on which specs matter most for your room and listening preferences — review the detailed table below to decide.
For most home theaters, the Sony VPL-XW6100ES White is the stronger choice — it leads in 3 of 6 scored dimensions. The BenQ AH30ST makes more sense if you prioritize the 2 dimensions where it leads.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Native Resolution | 1080p | 4K |
| Technology | DLP | LCoS-SXRD |
| Throw Ratio Min | 0.69 | 1.35 |
| Throw Ratio Max | 0.83 | 2.89 |
| Lens Shift V | — | 85% |
| Lens Shift H | — | 36% |
| ANSI Lumens | 3000 | 2700 |
| CLO Lumens | — | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 20000:1 | 13789:1 |
| HDR Support | HDR10, HLG | |
| Input Lag | 16.7ms | 12ms |
| Lamp Life | 30000hrs | 20000hrs |
| Light Source | LED | laser_phosphor |
| Lens Quality | — | — |
| Tone Mapping | — | — |
| Ultra Short Throw | No | No |
| Chip Size | — | 0.61" |
| Color Depth | 30bit | 10bit |
| Zoom Ratio | 1.2 | 2.14 |
| Zoom Type | manual | Motorized |
| Focus Type | — | Motorized |
| Noise (Normal) | 32dB | 26dB |
| Noise (Eco) | 28dB | — |
| Power Draw | 237W | 380W |
| HDMI Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | 2.1 |
| 3D Support | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes | No |
| Speaker Power | 10W | — |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Streaming Apps | Yes | No |
| Lens Memory | No | Yes |
| 12V Trigger | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Frame Interpolation | No | Yes |
| Native Aspect | — | 16:9 |
Key Differences
- Native Resolution: BenQ AH30ST at 1080p vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES White at 4K
- Technology: BenQ AH30ST at DLP vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES White at LCoS-SXRD
- Throw Ratio Max: BenQ AH30ST at 0.83 vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES White at 2.89
- Color Depth: BenQ AH30ST at 30bit vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES White at 10bit
- Throw Ratio Min: BenQ AH30ST at 0.69 vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES White at 1.35
Which Should You Choose?
Choose BenQ AH30ST if you want:
- + better throw ratio min
- + better ansi lumens — more lumens means a brighter image, critical if you can't fully darken your room
- + better contrast ratio
- + better lamp life
Choose Sony VPL-XW6100ES White if you want:
- + better input lag — sub-20ms is excellent for gaming
- + better noise (normal)
Specifications sourced from manufacturer datasheets and verified against retailer listings. Prices updated hourly from authorized retailers. Scoring uses our open methodology — products are never ranked, promoted, or suppressed based on affiliate commission rates.
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