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BenQ W2700 vs Optoma 4K550ST

What W2700 does better (4) and where 4K550ST wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W2700
BenQ · 2018W2700
5.2Score
4 advantages
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Optoma 4K550ST
Optoma · 20184K550ST
5.1Score
4 advantages≈ US$5,200
5.3Picture9.0
3.3Noise, lifetime & portability2.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

W27004K550ST
380 × 127263392 × 129281
W27004K550STDifference
Height127 mm129 mm−2 mm
Width380 mm392 mm−12 mm
Depth263 mm281 mm−18 mm
Weight4.2 kg5.9 kg−1.7 kg

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

Why is W2700 better than 4K550ST?

  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 5.9 kg+40%

Why is 4K550ST better than W2700?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 4,500 lm2.2×
  2. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
  3. Ethernet (LAN)No · W2700: Yes
  4. Power consumption350 W vs 335 W+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma 4K550STOptoma 4K550ST≈ US$5,2005.1
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 lm4,500 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 ratio1.13:10.78:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.47:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m1.73 m
Smallest image size95″29″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.3×—
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 kg5.9 kg
Width380 mm392 mm
Height127 mm129 mm
Depth263 mm281 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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