Sainyer Q100 vs WISHOLY X3

Last updated: October 29, 2026

The Sainyer Q100 is the better projector overall, rated 2.5 to 2.4. The WISHOLY X3 wins on setup.

Sainyer Q100 vs WISHOLY X3

Higher rated
Sainyer Q100

A bare-bones HDMI projector for a dark bedroom, fed by a streaming stick or console. With no Wi-Fi, no apps and no published panel resolution or rated brightness, it only makes sense at its rock-bottom price.

Amazon $39.99
$39.99

Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 1080p and under projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightSainyer Q100WISHOLY X3
Overall rating2.5/52.4/5
Brightness 25%0 no ANSI or ISO brightness rating0 no ANSI or ISO brightness rating
Value 15%50 no rated brightness (neutral score used)50 no rated brightness (neutral score used)
Resolution 10%50 native resolution not published (neutral score used)50 native resolution not published (neutral score used)
Streaming 15%0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick
Setup 10%0 Manual focus and keystone30 Auto keystone
Light life 10%100 50,000 hour LED50 light source life not published (neutral score used)
Gaming 10%50 input lag not published (neutral score used)50 input lag not published (neutral score used)
Warranty 5%0 1-year warranty0 1-year warranty

Specifications

Sainyer Q100WISHOLY X3
Picture
DisplayLCD-
Light sourceLED-
Light source life50,000 hours-
Placement
Throw-Standard throw
Largest image200 in-
AutofocusNo-
Auto keystoneNoYes
Streaming and gaming
Built-in appsNoneNone
Build
BatteryNoneNone
Dimensions-4.72 x 5.2 x 7.28 in
Weight-2.3 lb
Warranty1 years1 years

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