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BenQ W4000i vs Optoma HZ40HDR

What W4000i does better (3) and where HZ40HDR wins (5) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W4000i
BenQ · 2023W4000i
5.5Score
3 advantages
vs
Optoma HZ40HDR
Optoma · 2023HZ40HDR
8.6Score
5 advantages≈ US$660
Higher score
7.9Picture6.6
4.2Gaming & inputs5.9
3.8Noise, lifetime & portability8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

W4000iHZ40HDR
420 × 135312274 × 114216
W4000iHZ40HDRDifference
Height135 mm114 mm+21 mm
Width420 mm274 mm+146 mm
Depth312 mm216 mm+96 mm
Weight6.6 kg3 kg+3.6 kg

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

Why is W4000i better than HZ40HDR?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · HZ40HDR: No
  3. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.1×+18%

Why is HZ40HDR better than W4000i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,200 lm vs 4,000 lm+25%
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  3. Power consumption380 W vs 139 W2.7×
  4. Weight6.6 kg vs 3 kg2.2×
  5. Largest image size200″ vs 300″+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma HZ40HDROptoma HZ40HDR≈ US$6608.6
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)3,200 lm4,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:12,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG—
Colour gamut (Rec.709)100%—
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)100%—
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag5 ms—
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.15:11.48:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.5:11.62:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.55 m3.28 m
Smallest image size60″20″
Largest image size200″300″
Optical zoom1.3×1.1×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W—
Dolby AtmosYes—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption380 W139 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)28 dB—
Weight6.6 kg3 kg
Width420 mm274 mm
Height135 mm114 mm
Depth312 mm216 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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