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BenQ W2700 vs Optoma 4K550

What W2700 does better (4) and where 4K550 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W2700
BenQ · 2018W2700
5.2Score
4 advantages
vs
Optoma 4K550
Optoma · 20184K550
5.4Score
5 advantages
Higher score
5.3Picture9.3
3.3Noise, lifetime & portability2.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

W27004K550
380 × 127263392 × 129281
W27004K550Difference
Height127 mm129 mm−2 mm
Width380 mm392 mm−12 mm
Depth263 mm281 mm−18 mm
Weight4.2 kg5.8 kg−1.6 kg

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

Why is W2700 better than 4K550?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:1 vs 10,000:13×
  2. Light source life4,000 h vs 3,000 h+33%
  3. Fan noise30 dB vs 32 dB+7%
  4. Weight4.2 kg vs 5.8 kg+38%

Why is 4K550 better than W2700?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 5,000 lm2.5×
  2. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
  3. Ethernet (LAN)No · W2700: Yes
  4. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.6×+23%
  5. Power consumption350 W vs 335 W+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm5,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)30,000:110,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:11.39:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.47:12.22:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m3.08 m
Smallest image size95″26″
Largest image size300″302″
Optical zoom1.3×1.6×
Lens shiftNoneVertical
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption350 W335 W
Light source life4,000 h3,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h4,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB—
Weight4.2 kg5.8 kg
Width380 mm392 mm
Height127 mm129 mm
Depth263 mm281 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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