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BenQ W2720i vs Optoma UHZ55

What W2720i does better (5) and where UHZ55 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W2720i
BenQ · 2024W2720i
8.5Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,800
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Optoma UHZ55
Optoma · 2024UHZ55
8.1Score
7 advantages
6.0Picture6.3
7.5Gaming & inputs7.2
9.5Setup & placement3.9
3.9Smart features & sound9.6
6.6Noise, lifetime & portability8.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

W2720iUHZ55
420 × 143305337 × 120265
W2720iUHZ55Difference
Height143 mm120 mm+23 mm
Width420 mm337 mm+83 mm
Depth305 mm265 mm+40 mm
Weight6.4 kg4.8 kg+1.6 kg

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

Why is W2720i better than UHZ55?

  1. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  3. Automatic keystone correctionYes · UHZ55: No
  4. HDR supportYes · UHZ55: No
  5. Fan noise28 dB vs 29 dB+4%

Why is UHZ55 better than W2720i?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 20 W2×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm vs 3,000 lm+20%
  3. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  4. Ethernet (LAN)No · W2720i: Yes
  5. Weight6.4 kg vs 4.8 kg+33%
  6. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 2,500,000:1+25%
  7. Power consumption241 W vs 230 W+5%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ W2720iBenQ W2720i≈ US$1,8008.5
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 lm3,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:12,500,000:1
HDR supportYesNo
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)90%—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag6.5 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
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
Smallest image size—35″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom1.3×1.3×
Lens shiftVerticalNone
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W20 W
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs33
HDMI version22
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption241 W230 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB27 dB
Weight6.4 kg4.8 kg
Width420 mm337 mm
Height143 mm120 mm
Depth305 mm265 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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