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BenQ W2720i vs XGIMI Horizon Ultra
What W2720i does better (7) and where Horizon Ultra wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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6.0Picture5.3
7.5Gaming & inputs2.4
9.5Setup & placement7.1
3.9Smart features & sound8.4
6.6Noise, lifetime & portability7.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
W2720iHorizon Ultra
| W2720i | Horizon Ultra | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 143 mm | 170 mm | −27 mm |
| Width | 420 mm | 224 mm | +196 mm |
| Depth | 305 mm | 265 mm | +40 mm |
| Weight | 6.4 kg | 5.2 kg | +1.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is W2720i better than Horizon Ultra?
- Input lag6.5 ms vs 18 ms2.8×
- Lens shiftVertical vs None
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,500 lm vs 2,300 lm+9%
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1200×
- HDMI inputs3 vs 13×
- Power consumption241 W vs 300 W+24%
- Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.25×+4%
Why is Horizon Ultra better than W2720i?
- Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 24 W2.4×
- Light source life20,000 h vs 25,000 h+25%
- Ethernet (LAN)No · W2720i: Yes
- Weight6.4 kg vs 5.2 kg+23%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | LED | Laser + LED hybrid |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 2,500 lm | 2,300 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 2,000,000:1 | 10,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | — | Yes |
| Colour gamut (Rec.709) | 98% | — |
| Colour gamut (DCI-P3) | 90% | — |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| 3D playback | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | 6.5 ms | 18 ms |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Game / low-latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| VRR / ALLM | Yes | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.3:1 | 1.5:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.21 m | 2.66 m |
| Smallest image size | — | 40″ |
| Largest image size | — | 200″ |
| Optical zoom | 1.3× | 1.25× |
| Lens shift | Vertical | None |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | — | Yes |
| Automatic screen fit | — | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 10 W | 24 W |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| DTS | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Android TV | Android TV |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| AirPlay | — | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | Yes |
| Internal storage | — | 32 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 3 | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2 | — |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | Yes |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 241 W | 300 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 25,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | 25,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 28 dB | 28 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 28 dB | 30 dB |
| Weight | 6.4 kg | 5.2 kg |
| Width | 420 mm | 224 mm |
| Height | 143 mm | 170 mm |
| Depth | 305 mm | 265 mm |
| Colours | Black | Beige |
