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BenQ GP520 vs BenQ W2720i
What GP520 does better (6) and where W2720i wins (5) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
GP520W2720i
| GP520 | W2720i | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 151 mm | 143 mm | +8 mm |
| Width | 241 mm | 420 mm | −179 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 305 mm | −80 mm |
| Weight | 3.7 kg | 6.4 kg | −2.7 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GP520 better than W2720i?
- Lens shiftVertical and horizontal vs Vertical
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,600 lm vs 2,500 lm+4%
- Built-in speakers (total output)12 W vs 10 W+20%
- Fan noise26 dB vs 28 dB+8%
- Weight3.7 kg vs 6.4 kg+73%
- Power consumption186 W vs 241 W+30%
Why is W2720i better than GP520?
- Input lag17.9 ms vs 6.5 ms2.8×
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)200,000:1 vs 2,000,000:110×
- Audio outputNo · GP520: Yes
- HDMI inputs2 vs 3+50%
- Colour gamut (DCI-P3)81% vs 90%+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 2,600 lm | 2,500 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 200,000:1 | 2,000,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Colour gamut (Rec.709) | 98% | 98% |
| Colour gamut (DCI-P3) | 81% | 90% |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| 3D playback | — | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | 17.9 ms | 6.5 ms |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Game / low-latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| VRR / ALLM | Yes | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 1:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | — | 1.3:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.66 m | 2.21 m |
| Optical zoom | — | 1.3× |
| Lens shift | Vertical and horizontal | Vertical |
| Autofocus | — | Yes |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 12 W | 10 W |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Google TV | Android TV |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | Yes |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| AirPlay | Yes | — |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 3 |
| HDMI version | — | 2 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C video input | Yes | — |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | No | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 186 W | 241 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 26 dB | 28 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | — | 28 dB |
| Weight | 3.7 kg | 6.4 kg |
| Width | 241 mm | 420 mm |
| Height | 151 mm | 143 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 305 mm |
| Colours | Black | Black |
