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BenQ Wi: every generation
4 generations from 2021 to 2025, latest — BenQ W4100i. What each generation gained and lost.
2025
Better than W2720i
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,500 lm → 3,200 lm
- Ethernet (LAN)
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 2,000,000:1 → 3,000,000:1
- Colour gamut (DCI-P3) 90% → 100%
Worse
W2720i vs W4100i — full comparison
- Lens shift Vertical → None
- Automatic keystone correction
- Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W → 5 W
2024
Better than W4000i
- Maximum refresh rate 120 Hz → 240 Hz
- Lens shift None → Vertical
- Automatic keystone correction
- Built-in speakers (total output) 5 W → 10 W
Worse
W4000i vs W2720i — full comparison
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,200 lm → 2,500 lm
- Input lag 5 ms → 6.5 ms
- Ethernet (LAN)
2023
Better than W1800i
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,000 lm → 3,200 lm
- Light source life 4,000 h → 20,000 h
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 10,000:1 → 2,000,000:1
- Ethernet (LAN)
Worse
W1800i vs W4000i — full comparison
- Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W → 5 W
- Weight 3.1 kg → 6.6 kg
2021
The first generation in our catalog.
Specifications
Key specs by generation
| W1800i · 2021 | W4000i · 2023 | W2720i · 2024 | W4100i · 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 2,000 lm | 3,200 lm | 2,500 lm | 3,200 lm |
| Light source | — | LED | LED | LED |
| Throw ratio | 1.13:1 | 1.15:1 | 1:1 | 1.15:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smart platform | Android (not TV-certified) | Android TV | Android TV | Android TV |
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 10 W | 5 W | 10 W | 5 W |
| Input lag | — | 5 ms | 6.5 ms | 6.5 ms |
| Fan noise | 35 dB | 32 dB | 28 dB | 30 dB |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 6.6 kg | 6.4 kg | 6.1 kg |
| Score | 4.6 | 5.5 | 8.5 | 6.7 |