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BenQ W2720i vs LG ProBeam BU60RG

What W2720i does better (7) and where ProBeam BU60RG wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W2720i
BenQ · 2024W2720i
8.5Score
7 advantages≈ US$1,800
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LG ProBeam BU60RG
LG · 2024ProBeam BU60RG
6.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$2,250
6.0Picture9.8
9.5Setup & placement3.7
3.9Smart features & sound4.3
6.6Noise, lifetime & portability2.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

W2720iProBeam BU60RG
420 × 143305370 × 156290
W2720iProBeam BU60RGDifference
Height143 mm156 mm−13 mm
Width420 mm370 mm+50 mm
Depth305 mm290 mm+15 mm
Weight6.4 kg9.7 kg−3.3 kg

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

Why is W2720i better than ProBeam BU60RG?

  1. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  2. AutofocusYes · ProBeam BU60RG: No
  3. Automatic keystone correctionYes · ProBeam BU60RG: No
  4. Fan noise28 dB vs 33 dB+18%
  5. Power consumption241 W vs 460 W+91%
  6. Weight6.4 kg vs 9.7 kg+52%
  7. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%

Why is ProBeam BU60RG better than W2720i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm vs 6,000 lm2.4×
  2. Ethernet (LAN)No · W2720i: Yes
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 3,000,000:1+50%
  4. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.6×+23%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ W2720iBenQ W2720i≈ US$1,8008.5
LG ProBeam BU60RGLG ProBeam BU60RG≈ US$2,2506.4
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 sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm6,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:13,000,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)90%—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Input lag6.5 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
VRR / ALLMYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1:11.3:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.3:12.08:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.21 m2.88 m
Smallest image size—40″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom1.3×1.6×
Lens shiftVerticalNone
AutofocusYesNo
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TVwebOS (LG)
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption241 W460 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB29 dB
Weight6.4 kg9.7 kg
Width420 mm370 mm
Height143 mm156 mm
Depth305 mm290 mm
ColoursBlackWhite, Grey
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