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BenQ W2700 vs Epson EF-100

What W2700 does better (5) and where EF-100 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W2700
BenQ · 2018W2700
5.2Score
5 advantages
vs
Epson EF-100
Epson · 2019EF-100
7.0Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,350
Higher score
5.3Picture3.4
6.2Setup & placement7.3
3.3Noise, lifetime & portability9.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

W2700EF-100
380 × 127263210 × 92230
W2700EF-100Difference
Height127 mm92 mm+35 mm
Width380 mm210 mm+170 mm
Depth263 mm230 mm+33 mm
Weight4.2 kg2.7 kg+1.5 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is W2700 better than EF-100?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 5 W2×
  3. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 720 (HD)
  4. Largest image size300″ vs 150″2×
  5. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×

Why is EF-100 better than W2700?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionNo · W2700: Yes
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:1 vs 2,500,000:183.3×
  3. Power consumption350 W vs 172 W2×
  4. Fan noise30 dB vs 29 dB+3%
  5. Weight4.2 kg vs 2.7 kg+56%
  6. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.35×+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EF-100Epson EF-100≈ US$1,3507.0
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1280 × 720 (HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1280 × 720 (HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLP3LCD
Light source—Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm2,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:12,500,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:11.04:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.47:11.4:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m2.3 m
Smallest image size95″30″
Largest image size300″150″
Optical zoom1.3×1.35×
Lens shiftNone—
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W5 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Bluetooth—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)No—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputYes—
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption350 W172 W
Light source life4,000 h—
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB26 dB
Weight4.2 kg2.7 kg
Width380 mm210 mm
Height127 mm92 mm
Depth263 mm230 mm
ColoursWhite—
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