The BenQ W4100i is a modern 4K HDR home cinema projector with the latest 4LED light source, rich 3200 ANSI lumens Brightness and 100% DCI-P3 color space coverage. These technical specifications ensure brilliant, color-accurate images – even in rooms with some residual light. Thanks to HDR-PRO™ with dynamic contrast optimizations (Global/Local Contrast Enhancer) and Dynamic black bright and dark image areas are displayed in more detail. Yet The native black level of a DLP projector like the W4100i lags behind that of high-end home theater projectors in a darkened room. In other words, in completely dark environments, dark scenes on a standard white screen can appear somewhat grayish instead of rich black. This is where Contrast canvases - also known as ALR screens (Ambient Light Rejecting) – comes into play to significantly improve the image quality of the W4100i.

Why a contrast screen is important for the W4100i

Find here an contrast canvas has a special grey fabric and a light-absorbing coating that specifically rejects ambient light. Black levels deepened and Increased contrast, without the image coming from the projector losing a lot of brightness. Projectors like the W4100i with high light output particularly benefit from this: The bright image is reflected by the contrast screen, while disturbing stray light in the room is largely absorbed or deflected. The result is a significantly darker black , and a stronger image impression, even if the room is not perfectly light-optimized. For W4100i owners, this means that the well-known weaknesses in black level and contrast can be effectively compensated – the image gains depth and punch, without having to sacrifice brightness and color quality. Below we present three contrast screens that are ideal partners for the BenQ W4100i. Depending on the living space and lighting conditions, we recommend different screens to achieve the best image result to achieve.

InVideo Obsidian Vision Cinema – Contrast miracle for darkened rooms

The InVideo Obsidian Vision Cinema Series is characterized by a exceptional combination of improved contrast performance, optimized black levels and outstanding quality This contrast cloth was developed for home cinema fans who mostly watch in dark environments – especially in the evening in the living room (with dimmed light) or in the dedicated home cinema room, With a Gain factor of 0,6 It is a darker, grey canvas that allows for maximum contrast.

Characteristics: The Cinema screen uses a latest generation ALR surface, which Ambient light repellent and improves color neutrality and image depth. The low gain (0,6) means that the screen absorbs some of the light – this reduces reflections in the room and significantly lowers the black level. At the same time, the high-quality contrast fabric offers a wide viewing angle, so that viewers to the side of the projector also see a consistently high-contrast image. The workmanship is Made in Europe The screen fabric is very stable at approximately 0,38 mm thick, which contributes to a perfectly flat surface. This screen series is available both as a motorized version (edge-free roller screen) and as a framed screen, each without a visible edge (Edge Free Design) for discreet integration into living spaces.

Optimal environment: The Obsidian Vision Cinema unfolds its full potential in optimized living spaces for evening or night operation as well as in home cinema rooms with good darkening. If you can darken the room specifically, this screen shows its strengths: Black tones appear much richer, as there is no residual light brightening the projection. In a not completely dark living room, the Cinema screen can tolerate some ambient light, but its strength lies clearly in dark home theaterHere, it gets the maximum contrast out of the W4100i by noticeably increasing the projector's already existing dynamic contrast.

Recommendation for the BenQ W4100i: The W4100i delivers a high-contrast image right out of the box, but its limitations with native black levels become apparent, especially in dark scenes. The Obsidian Vision Cinema screen compensates for this weakness excellently. Thanks to the contrast-enhancing surface, dark image content appears significantly deeper and more detailed – the "gray haze" disappears. Thanks to the high light output of the W4100i (3200 lumens), there is enough brightness reserve despite the 0,6 gain to produce a brilliant image even on 120-135 inch screens. For home cinema enthusiasts who primarily watch in the dark, this screen is therefore a Top choiceto use the BenQ W4100i to maximum contrast home cinema experience to enjoy.

InVideo Obsidian Vision BrightTV – Full brightness in the bright living room

The Obsidian Vision BrightTV Series was specially developed for use in bright living rooms This canvas offers a exceptional combination of improved contrast performance, optimized brightness and high quality. It is ideal if the W4100i serves as a TV replacement – ​​i.e. for TV shows, sports, films and series with the lights on or during the day in the living room. Gain factor of 1,0 and special ALR coating, the BrightTV screen significantly increases image brightness without being affected by ambient light to the same extent.

Characteristics: The BrightTV interface has an advanced Ambient Light Rejection (ARL), which is designed for maximum brightness. Compared to the Cinema version, this screen delivers a about 40% brighter Image. This means: Even with Daylight or lamp lighting The projected image appears clear and vivid. The compromise is a slightly higher black level – this screen cannot reproduce absolute darkness as deeply as the Cinema version. However, this is hardly noticeable in bright surroundings, as there is always some residual light. The workmanship of the BrightTV screen is just as high-quality (also made in Europe), and the design of the housing and frame is tailored to living spaces (matte white housing for roll-up screens for unobtrusive ceiling or wall mounting). In addition, a cable tensioning system on the motorized screens ensures a flat image, which is important in everyday life – especially with frequent use such as watching TV.

Optimal environment: This canvas recommended for bright living rooms or multifunctional roomswhere you cannot or do not always want to completely darken the room. For example, if you watch sports during the day or Ambient lighting remains switched on, the BrightTV cloth delivers the best results. In short: If you rarely project in a completely dark room, the BrightTV series is the best choice for you. It copes excellently with residual light – the image remains bright and high-contrastwhere a normal canvas would quickly appear dull and washed out.

Recommendation for the BenQ W4100i: The W4100i boasts high brightness and vibrant colors—features that are especially important in a non-darkened room. Combined with the Obsidian Vision BrightTV screen, the projector can fully exploit these strengths. Combination of 3200 lumens projection brightness and ALR coating ensures that the image itself in sun-drenched living room or at subdued light The BrightTV screen captures ambient light and preferentially reflects the light of the W4100i to the viewer, resulting in visibly more Contrast and color dynamics Although the black remains slightly raised in the brightest environment for physical reasons, it appears significantly darker on this screen than on a standard white screen. For users of the W4100i who use a lot in everyday life (e.g. as family TV or gaming) and often at Residual light want to project, the BrightTV series the first recommendationto get a bright, crisp image .

HKW screens ALR Black STAR Pro – Maximum contrast in a darkened home cinema

The ALR Black STAR Pro from HKW Screens is a newly developed premium frame cloth, which was created for demanding home cinema enthusiasts. Here is the best possible Contrast and black screen reproduction in the foreground to bring a real cinema feeling into the home. Thanks to innovative manufacturing, this fabric sets standards: It is based on a 6-layer technology with sturdy PET carrier material and a 3D serrated microstructure in the coating, which directs incoming light from the projector to the viewer and at the same time Effectively blocks stray light from the roomThe Black STAR Pro extends the successful Black STAR series (originally for ultra-short-throw laser TVs) with a cloth for standard and long-throw projectors like the W4100i.

Characteristics: This frame screen cloth has a Gain factor of 0,8 and excellent light rejection of 95%This means it offers a middle ground between the InVideo screens: sufficient brightness and very deep black levels. The Viewing angle of approx. 170° is exceptionally wide for an ALR screend – Viewers can enjoy a high-contrast image even from the side, without loss of brightness. constant sawtooth structure The surface enables this broad radiation while simultaneously filtering light. Furthermore, the Black STAR Pro deliberately avoids glittering particles, which are used in some other contrast screens, which makes the image clear and natural works – no annoying glitter effects or color distortionsThe screen comes with an elegant Slim frame which has only a thin border and can be discreetly integrated into living spaces. The mechanical tension of the frame fabric ensures an absolutely flat projection surface without waves. The robust multi-layer coating also makes the cloth durable and easy to care for – an important aspect for permanent installation in the home cinema.

Optimal environment: The ALR Black STAR Pro was designed for controlled environments , i.e. rooms that are already well darkened and where every nuance in the picture counts. In a dedicated home cinema room with dark walls and minimal residual light, this fabric can demonstrate its full strength. Even in a nearly dark room, it still achieves contrast gains by, for example, absorbing scattered light from bright floor or ceiling surfaces. At the same time, the screen is tolerant to slight residual light – should a small lamp glow or a shimmer penetrate the curtains during the day, the 3D surface structure effectively blocks this part. Due to the fixed frame, this screen is primarily for fixed installations – ideal for your own cinema room or a living room where a permanent screen can hang. Anyone seeking uncompromising image enjoyment will find the State of the art-Solution under the contrast screens.

Recommendation for the BenQ W4100i: In conjunction with the W4100i, the Black STAR Pro an impressive increase in contrast and blackThe improved ALR coating significantly increases the black level of the projected image – a A must for film and series loverswho want to enjoy every detail. In practical terms, this means: stars in space become truly dark, shadows in dark movie scenes preserve details without slipping into gray. Thanks to Gain 0,8 and the high reflection efficiency, the W4100i delivers a better defined image with brilliant lights and deepest blacks. Important to note: The Black STAR Pro develops its full power from about 2000 lumen projector brightnesst – the W4100i, with 3200 lumens, is comfortably within the range to illuminate this screen. This provides enough brightness for large screens, while significantly increasing contrast. For W4100i owners who use the device in a dedicated home theater or a very darkened living room, the ALR Black STAR Pro is ideal. highly recommended. She is the new reference canvas for classic projectors and ensures that modern models like the W4100i can reach their full potential – more contrast, stronger colors and an impressively dark black image.

Conclusion: The right screen for every environment

The BenQ W4100i can inspire with its 4LED technology, high brightness and strong colors – but only with the right screen can its image perfectDepending on your living situation and usage, different contrast screens are available to compensate for weaknesses in black level and contrast and achieve a significantly improved viewing experience:

• Bright living room / daytime use: The InVideo Obsidian Vision BrightTV A screen is the first choice here. It maintains the W4100i's image brightness even in bright light and enhances contrast in challenging environments, making it ideal for family TV, sports, and gaming in open-plan living spaces.
• Evening movie viewing in the living room / partial darkening: The InVideo Obsidian Vision Cinema The screen really shines in dark environments. For movie and TV fans watching in dim light at night, it delivers significantly richer blacks and more depth—perfect for teasing cinematic contrasts out of the W4100i.
• Dedicated home theater / completely darkened room: The HKW ALR Black STAR Pro The frame screen is the premium solution. In controlled darkness, it enables the W4100i to deliver an image with maximum contrast and the finest black details. This newly developed screen surface brings out the best in the picture and transforms your home theater into a true cinematic experience.

With these recommendations, every W4100i owner can find the best contrast screen for their environment. The result is always a significantly improved image: stronger contrasts, bright colors and finally dark black even in scenes that previously seemed dull. This allows the impressive technology of the BenQ W4100i to come into its own – for Home cinema enjoyment at the highest level in every living situation.