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BenQ W2720i vs Epson Home Cinema LS5000

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BenQ W2720iBenQ W2720i
MSRP $1,999
Epson Home Cinema LS5000Epson Home Cinema LS5000
MSRP $1,999.99
Display system
Imaging technologyDLP3LCD
Technology brandDLP3LCD
Number of imaging devices13
Chip / panel diagonal0.47 in0.62 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Native resolution1920 Γ— 10801920 Γ— 1080
Pixel shiftXPR 4-wayOther
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
Optics
Throw ratio1–1.3:11.32–2.15:1
Projection distance table60β€³: 1.33–1.73 m Β· 80β€³: 1.77–2.3 m Β· 100β€³: 2.21–2.88 m Β· 120β€³: 2.66–3.45 m Β· 150β€³: 3.32–4.32 m Β· 200β€³: 4.43–5.76 m40β€³: 1.14–1.86 m Β· 60β€³: 1.73–2.81 m Β· 80β€³: 2.32–3.76 m Β· 100β€³: 2.9–4.71 m Β· 120β€³: 3.49–5.66 m Β· 150β€³: 4.37–7.08 m Β· 200β€³: 5.84–9.45 m Β· 300β€³: 8.78–14.19 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.3Γ—1.62Γ—
FocusManualManual
Vertical lens shiftΒ±5%Β±59%
Horizontal lens shiftβ€”Β±21%
Motorized lens shiftNoNo
Fixed offset100%β€”
Focal length10.55–13.68 mm18.2–29.2 mm
F-number1.8–1.851.49–1.77
Image size range30–200 in40–300 in
Vertical keystone-30–30Β°β€”
Horizontal keystone-30–30Β°β€”
Corner / warp correction8ptWarp
Light source
Light source typeLEDLaser (phosphor)
Light source detail4LEDTrue Laser Diode Array
Light source lifeDynamic: 20,000 h Β· Normal: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 30,000 hNormal: 20,000 h
Life definitionβ€”50% brightness
Cool-down time90 sβ€”
Light-source dimmingDynamic frameβ€”
Brightness
ISO light outputβ€”2,500 lm
ANSI lumens2,500 lmβ€”
Colour light output (CLO)β€”2,500 lm (colour)
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast2,000,000:1800,000:1
Dynamic light controlβ€”Iris + laser dimming
Colour
Rec.709 gamut98%β€”
DCI-P3 gamut90%β€”
Gamut metricCoverageβ€”
Bit depth / 'number of colours'30 bit10 bit
Filmmaker ModeYesβ€”
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points11β€”
ISF certifiedYesβ€”
Picture mode memoriesβ€”10
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping typeAdjustableβ€”
Motion & gaming
Native 24p displayYes (even multiple)β€”
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz3840Γ—2160: 120 Hz Β· 1920Γ—1080: 120 Hz
Input lag (rated)1920Γ—1080 @ 120 Hz: 12.8 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 240 Hz: 6.5 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 60 Hz: 17.9 ms Β· 3840Γ—2160 @ 60 Hz: 17.9 msβ€”
Auto low-latency modeYesYes
Audio
Speaker power10 Wβ€”
Speaker count20
Audio channelsStereoβ€”
Dolby AtmosYesβ€”
DTSβ€”No
Audio outputs3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC3.5 mm, HDMI eARC, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth
HDMI ARCYesYes
HDMI eARCYesYes
Bluetooth audio outβ€”Yes
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal3840 Γ— 21604096 Γ— 2160
HDMI port count32
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI-1: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 (ALLM); HDMI-2: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3, eARC (ALLM); HDMI-3: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 (4K120 DOWNSCALED TO 1080P120)HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3, eARC
Horizontal scan frequency15–270 kHzβ€”
Vertical scan frequency23–240 Hzβ€”
USB media playbackYesβ€”
RS-232YesNo
LAN controlβ€”Yes
12 V triggerYesNo
Wi-Fiβ€”Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth versionβ€”6.0
Ethernetβ€”Yes
Firmware / software
Smart OSAndroid TVβ€”
NetflixVia dongleβ€”
CastingChromecast built-inβ€”
3D
3D supportYesβ€”
3D sync methodDLP-Linkβ€”
3D formatsFrame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-sideβ€”
Glasses included0β€”
Setup automation
Auto keystoneYesβ€”
Screen fit / alignmentYesβ€”
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Typical: 28 dB(A) Β· Eco: 26 dB(A)β€”
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40Β°C5–35Β°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,000 m3,048 m
High-altitude modeYesβ€”
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)241 Wβ€”
Power consumption by modeMax: 241 W Β· Normal: 183 W Β· Eco: 133 WNormal: 330 W Β· Quiet: 217 W
Standby power0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby powerβ€”2 W
Physical & installation
Width420 mm440 mm
Depth305 mm313 mm
Height143 mm147 mm
Weight6.4 kg8 kg
Exhaust / intake directionβ€”Front
Colours / finishesβ€”White
Mount hole patternScrew: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 8–11 Β· Count: 4β€”
Air filterβ€”Replaceable
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupβ€”RG2
Laser product classβ€”Class 1
Safety & market certificationsβ€”FCC, UL
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 2 yr
Light-source warrantyThree years or 20,000 hours (LED); one year for accessories (remote, QS02)β€”
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/W2720/UM_EN_260721092922.pdfhttps://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EHLS7000_EN_EAI.pdf
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Streaming dongle, Lens cap, Quick start guideProjector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card
Remote typeBluetoothβ€”
3D glasses in box0β€”