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BenQ W2720i vs Optoma GT2100HDR

What W2720i does better (7) and where GT2100HDR wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W2720i
BenQ · 2024W2720i
8.5Score
7 advantages≈ US$1,800
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Optoma GT2100HDR
Optoma · 2023GT2100HDR
7.1Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,800
6.0Picture7.1
9.5Setup & placement4.3
6.6Noise, lifetime & portability6.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

W2720iGT2100HDR
420 × 143305274 × 114216
W2720iGT2100HDRDifference
Height143 mm114 mm+29 mm
Width420 mm274 mm+146 mm
Depth305 mm216 mm+89 mm
Weight6.4 kg3 kg+3.4 kg

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

Why is W2720i better than GT2100HDR?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  3. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  4. Automatic keystone correctionYes · GT2100HDR: No
  5. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 300,000:16.7×
  6. Fan noise28 dB vs 36 dB+29%
  7. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%

Why is GT2100HDR better than W2720i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm vs 4,200 lm+68%
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
  3. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  4. Weight6.4 kg vs 3 kg2.1×
  5. Ethernet (LAN)No · W2720i: Yes
  6. Power consumption241 W vs 173 W+39%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ W2720iBenQ W2720i≈ US$1,8008.5
Optoma GT2100HDROptoma GT2100HDR≈ US$1,8007.1
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 technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm4,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1300,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
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 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
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—36″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom1.3×—
Lens shiftVerticalNone
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W15 W
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYesYes
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption241 W173 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB36 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB29 dB
Weight6.4 kg3 kg
Width420 mm274 mm
Height143 mm114 mm
Depth305 mm216 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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