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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Portability
    2. Projector Technology
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Brightness
    2. Contrast
    3. Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
    4. Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
    5. Color Gamut
  6. Features
    1. Inputs & Connectivity
    2. Smart Features & Sound
    3. In The Box
  7. Comments

Formovie THEATER vs BenQ X3000i

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Formovie THEATER
BenQ X3000i

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Formovie THEATER Picture
BenQ X3000i Picture

Variants

  • THEATER (Black)
  • X3000i (White)

Our Verdict

Formovie THEATER

BenQ X3000i

The BenQ X3000i is better than the Formovie THEATER, although the Formovie is better for watching movies in dark rooms due to its superior contrast. The BenQ is smaller and lighter and has auto keystone correction on the vertical axis, while the Formovie is bulky and has no image correction features. The BenQ is easier to move around if needed. The BenQ has much better brightness and color accuracy and has more gaming features than the Formovie due to its 1080p @ 240Hz capabilities. However, the BenQ isn't a UST projector, so you must install it further away from the wall or screen than the Formovie.

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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 

7.5
7.9

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

5.4
8.9

Contrast 
 

8.8
7.5

Brightness 
 

6.7
7.9

Full Comparison

Design

Portability 
 

4.0
4.5

Dimension Picture  

Formovie THEATER Dimension Picture
BenQ X3000i Dimension Picture

Height  

4.8" (12.3 cm)
8.1" (20.6 cm)

Width  

21.7" (55.0 cm)
10.6" (27.0 cm)

Depth  

13.8" (35.0 cm)
10.2" (26.0 cm)

Weight 
 

21.7 lbs (9.8 kg)
14.6 lbs (6.6 kg)
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Projector Technology 
 

Style Picture  

Formovie THEATER Style Picture
BenQ X3000i Style Picture

Imaging Technology 
 

DLP
DLP

Light Source 
 

Laser
LED

Resolution 
 

Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

0.23
1.15

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

0.23
1.50
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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

6.7
7.9

Brightness Measurement Picture  

Formovie THEATER Brightness Measurement Picture
BenQ X3000i Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output 
 

1,065 lm
1,628 lm

Color Light Output 
 

730 lm
1,689 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

86%
89%

Screen Brightness 
 

114 cd/m²
181 cd/m²
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Contrast 
 

8.8
7.5

APL Native Contrast  

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1% APL Native Contrast 
 

2,429 : 1
789 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,040 : 1
573 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

626 : 1
432 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

452 : 1
342 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

294 : 1
244 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

155 : 1
145 : 1
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

5.4
8.9

Pre White Balance Picture  

Formovie THEATER Pre White Balance Picture
BenQ X3000i Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

Formovie THEATER Pre Gamma Curve Picture
BenQ X3000i Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

Formovie THEATER Pre Color Picture
BenQ X3000i Pre Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

3.99
1.52

Color dE 
 

5.35
1.42

Gamma 
 

2.17
2.11

Color Temperature 
 

7,379 K
6,351 K

Picture Mode 
 

User
Cinema

Color Temp Setting 
 

Warm
Normal

Gamma Setting 
 

Middle
2.2
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

8.4
9.3

Post White Balance Picture  

Formovie THEATER Post White Balance Picture
BenQ X3000i Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

Formovie THEATER Post Gamma Curve Picture
BenQ X3000i Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

Formovie THEATER Post Color Picture
BenQ X3000i Post Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

0.23
0.54

Color dE 
 

3.61
1.49

Gamma 
 

2.19
2.17

Color Temperature 
 

6,494 K
6,511 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

11 point
2 point

Color Calibration 
 

Yes
Yes

Picture Mode 
 

User
Cinema
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Color Gamut 
 

8.1
7.9

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709  

Formovie THEATER Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
BenQ X3000i Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy 
 

87.27%
95.40%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

90.78%
94.29%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

Formovie THEATER Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
BenQ X3000i Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

84.88%
62.59%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

90.62%
75.86%
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Features

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

Formovie THEATER Inputs Picture
BenQ X3000i Inputs Picture

HDMI 
 

3
2

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (eARC)
Yes (eARC)

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Yes

USB Data Ports 
 

2
0
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Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Android
Android

Cast Capable 
 

Yes
Yes

Speaker(s) 
 

Yes
Yes
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Formovie THEATER In The Box Picture
BenQ X3000i In The Box Picture
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Formovie THEATER

BenQ X3000i

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