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BenQHome cinema projector

BenQ W2720i

BenQ W2720i is a home cinema projector released in 2024. Key specs: resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD), 4k method 4K by pixel shifting, brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,500 lm, light source LED.

8.5Score
Picture6.0
Gaming & inputs7.5
Setup & placement9.5
Smart features & sound3.9
Noise, lifetime & portability6.6
price rangeUS$1,600–2,000Reference price converted from EUR
Year
2024
Brand
BenQBenQ
Popularity
#17 of 767
Series
BenQ Wi · 4 generations
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)Resolution (on screen)
4K by pixel shifting4K method
2,500 lmBrightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
LEDLight source
1:1Throw ratio
YesHDR support
Android TVSmart platform
10 WBuilt-in speakers (total output)
6.5 msInput lag
28 dBFan noise
6.4 kgWeight
Spec guide

How it ranks among home cinema projectors of 2024

compared with other home cinema projectors

Why is W2720i a good choice?

Maximum refresh rate: 240 Hzbetter than 89% of home cinema projectors
HDMI inputs: 3better than 95% of home cinema projectors
Fan noise: 28 dBbetter than 70% of home cinema projectors
Specifications

Full specifications

Picture
Resolution (on screen)
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution
1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method
4K by pixel shifting
Display technology
DLP
Light source
LED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
2,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)
2,000,000:1
HDR support
Yes
HDR formats
HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Colour gamut (Rec.709)
98%
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)
90%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)
Yes
3D playback
Yes
Gaming
Input lag
6.5 ms
Maximum refresh rate
240 Hz
Game / low-latency mode
Yes
VRR / ALLM
Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio
1:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)
1.3:1
Throw type
Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image
2.21 m
Optical zoom
1.3×
Lens shift
Vertical
Autofocus
Yes
Keystone correction
Yes
Automatic keystone correction
Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)
10 W
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Smart & streaming
Smart platform
Android TV
Built-in smart platform
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs
3
HDMI version
2
HDMI eARC
Yes
USB port
Yes
Ethernet (LAN)
No
VGA input
No
Audio output
Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption
241 W
Light source life
20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)
30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise
28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)
28 dB
Weight
6.4 kg
Width
420 mm
Height
143 mm
Depth
305 mm
Colours
Black

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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