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BenQ W2720i vs BenQ W4000i

What W2720i does better (8) and where W4000i wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W2720i
BenQ · 2024W2720i
8.5Score
8 advantages≈ US$1,800
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BenQ W4000i
BenQ · 2023W4000i
5.5Score
4 advantages
6.0Picture7.9
7.5Gaming & inputs4.2
9.5Setup & placement5.4
3.9Smart features & sound2.6
6.6Noise, lifetime & portability3.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

W2720iW4000i
420 × 143305420 × 135312
W2720iW4000iDifference
Height143 mm135 mm+8 mm
Width420 mm420 mm=
Depth305 mm312 mm−7 mm
Weight6.4 kg6.6 kg−0.2 kg

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

Why is W2720i better than W4000i?

  1. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  3. Automatic keystone correctionYes · W4000i: No
  4. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 5 W2×
  5. Fan noise28 dB vs 32 dB+14%
  6. Power consumption241 W vs 380 W+58%
  7. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
  8. Weight6.4 kg vs 6.6 kg+3%

Why is W4000i better than W2720i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm vs 3,200 lm+28%
  2. Input lag6.5 ms vs 5 ms+30%
  3. Ethernet (LAN)No · W2720i: Yes
  4. Colour gamut (DCI-P3)90% vs 100%+11%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ W2720iBenQ W2720i≈ US$1,8008.5
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
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm3,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:12,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%100%
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)90%100%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag6.5 ms5 ms
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
VRR / ALLMYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1:11.15:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.3:11.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.21 m2.55 m
Smallest image size—60″
Largest image size—200″
Optical zoom1.3×1.3×
Lens shiftVerticalNone
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W5 W
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TVAndroid TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption241 W380 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB28 dB
Weight6.4 kg6.6 kg
Width420 mm420 mm
Height143 mm135 mm
Depth305 mm312 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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