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BenQ W2720i vs Optoma 4K400STx

What W2720i does better (7) and where 4K400STx wins (2) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W2720i
BenQ · 2024W2720i
8.5Score
7 advantages≈ US$1,800
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Optoma 4K400STx
Optoma · 20234K400STx
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$2,100
6.0Picture8.7
7.5Gaming & inputs5.9
9.5Setup & placement4.3
6.6Noise, lifetime & portability4.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

W2720i4K400STx
420 × 143305315 × 118270
W2720i4K400STxDifference
Height143 mm118 mm+25 mm
Width420 mm315 mm+105 mm
Depth305 mm270 mm+35 mm
Weight6.4 kg3.9 kg+2.5 kg

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

Why is W2720i better than 4K400STx?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 4,000 h5×
  2. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  3. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  4. Automatic keystone correctionYes · 4K400STx: No
  5. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:12×
  6. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
  7. Power consumption241 W vs 320 W+33%

Why is 4K400STx better than W2720i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm vs 4,000 lm+60%
  2. Weight6.4 kg vs 3.9 kg+64%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ W2720iBenQ W2720i≈ US$1,8008.5
Optoma 4K400STxOptoma 4K400STx≈ US$2,1006.3
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 sourceLED—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:11,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)90%—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag6.5 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
VRR / ALLMYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1:10.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.3:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.21 m1.11 m
Smallest image size—33″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom1.3×—
Lens shiftVerticalNone
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI version22
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption241 W320 W
Light source life20,000 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h15,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB24 dB
Weight6.4 kg3.9 kg
Width420 mm315 mm
Height143 mm118 mm
Depth305 mm270 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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