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BenQ W2720i vs Optoma UHZ66

What W2720i does better (5) and where UHZ66 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W2720i
BenQ · 2024W2720i
8.5Score
5 advantages≈ US$1,800
vs
Optoma UHZ66
Optoma · 2023UHZ66
9.4Score
7 advantages≈ US$1,250
Higher score
6.0Picture8.9
7.5Gaming & inputs8.9
9.5Setup & placement6.1
6.6Noise, lifetime & portability8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

W2720iUHZ66
420 × 143305274 × 114216
W2720iUHZ66Difference
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 UHZ66?

  1. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  2. Automatic keystone correctionYes · UHZ66: No
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 500,000:14×
  4. Fan noise28 dB vs 30 dB+7%
  5. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%

Why is UHZ66 better than W2720i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm vs 4,000 lm+60%
  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 185 W+30%
  7. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.6×+23%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ W2720iBenQ W2720i≈ US$1,8008.5
Optoma UHZ66Optoma UHZ66≈ US$1,2509.4
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 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1500,000:1
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 Hz240 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
VRR / ALLMYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1:11.4:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.3:12.24:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.21 m3.1 m
Smallest image size—26″
Largest image size—303″
Optical zoom1.3×1.6×
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-FiYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
HDMI version22
HDMI eARCYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption241 W185 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB28 dB
Weight6.4 kg3 kg
Width420 mm274 mm
Height143 mm114 mm
Depth305 mm216 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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