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BenQ W2720i vs Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-71

What W2720i does better (4) and where Lifestudio Flex EF-71 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W2720i
BenQ · 2024W2720i
8.5Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,800
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Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-71
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ US$830
6.0Picture3.7
9.5Setup & placement6.4
3.9Smart features & sound4.7
6.6Noise, lifetime & portability9.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

W2720iLifestudio Flex EF-71
420 × 143305190 × 249190
W2720iLifestudio Flex EF-71Difference
Height143 mm249 mm−106 mm
Width420 mm190 mm+230 mm
Depth305 mm190 mm+115 mm
Weight6.4 kg4 kg+2.4 kg

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

Why is W2720i better than Lifestudio Flex EF-71?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm vs 700 lm3.6×
  2. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  3. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  4. HDMI inputs3 vs 13×

Why is Lifestudio Flex EF-71 better than W2720i?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 5,000,000:12.5×
  2. Power consumption241 W vs 83 W2.9×
  3. Fan noise28 dB vs 23 dB+22%
  4. Weight6.4 kg vs 4 kg+60%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ W2720iBenQ W2720i≈ US$1,8008.5
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLP3LCD
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm700 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:15,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)90%—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Input lag6.5 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
VRR / ALLMYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1:11.2:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.3:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.21 m2.66 m
Smallest image size—30″
Largest image size—150″
Optical zoom1.3×—
Lens shiftVerticalNone
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TVGoogle TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs31
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption241 W83 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB23 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB20 dB
Weight6.4 kg4 kg
Width420 mm190 mm
Height143 mm249 mm
Depth305 mm190 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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