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BenQ W2720i vs Optoma UHD55

What W2720i does better (4) and where UHD55 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W2720i
BenQ · 2024W2720i
8.5Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,800
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Optoma UHD55
Optoma · 2022UHD55
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,850
6.0Picture8.4
6.6Noise, lifetime & portability4.1

Why is W2720i better than UHD55?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 4,000 h5×
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 1,200,000:1+67%
  3. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
  4. Power consumption241 W vs 317 W+32%

Why is UHD55 better than W2720i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm vs 3,600 lm+44%
  2. Ethernet (LAN)No · W2720i: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ W2720iBenQ W2720i≈ US$1,8008.5
Optoma UHD55Optoma UHD55≈ US$1,8507.2
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 lm3,600 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:11,200,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLGHLG
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)90%—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag6.5 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
VRR / ALLMYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.3:11.59:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.21 m2.68 m
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom1.3×—
Lens shiftVerticalVertical
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
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)NoYes
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption241 W317 W
Light source life20,000 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h10,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB25 dB
Weight6.4 kg—
Width420 mm—
Height143 mm—
Depth305 mm—
ColoursBlackWhite
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