BenQ W2720i vs JVC DLA-NZ8

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BenQ W2720iBenQ W2720i
MSRP $1,999
JVC DLA-NZ8JVC DLA-NZ8
MSRP $15,999.95
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPLCoS
Technology brandDLPD-ILA
Number of imaging devices13
Chip / panel diagonal0.47 in0.69 in
Native aspect ratio16:9β€”
Native resolution1920 Γ— 10804096 Γ— 2160
Pixel shiftXPR 4-way8K e-shift
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 21608192 Γ— 4320
Panel alignment / convergence controlβ€”Zone
Optics
Throw ratio1–1.3:11.43–2.92:1
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 m60β€³: 1.88–3.85 m Β· 80β€³: 2.52–5.15 m Β· 100β€³: 3.16–6.45 m Β· 120β€³: 3.81–7.75 m Β· 150β€³: 4.77–9.7 m Β· 200β€³: 6.38–12.95 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.3Γ—2Γ—
FocusManualMotorized
Vertical lens shiftΒ±5%Β±80%
Horizontal lens shiftβ€”Β±34%
Motorized lens shiftNoYes
Fixed offset100%β€”
Focal length10.55–13.68 mmβ€”
F-number1.8–1.85β€”
Lens elementsβ€”17
Lens apertureβ€”65 mm
Lens materialβ€”all-glass
Image size range30–200 in60–200 in
Lens memoryβ€”10
Vertical keystone-30–30Β°β€”
Horizontal keystone-30–30Β°β€”
Corner / warp correction8ptβ€”
Light source
Light source typeLEDLaser (phosphor)
Light source detail4LEDType BLU-Escent Laser Diode
Light source lifeDynamic: 20,000 h Β· Normal: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 30,000 hStandard: 20,000 h
Life definitionβ€”50% brightness
Warm-up timeβ€”44.1 sMeasured
Cool-down time90 s9.4 sMeasured
Light-source dimmingDynamic frameContinuous
Brightness
ANSI lumens2,500 lmβ€”
Claimed brightness (non-standard)β€”2,500
Claimed brightness unitβ€”Unspecified
Contrast & black level
Native on/off contrastβ€”80,000:1
Dynamic contrast2,000,000:1β€”
Dynamic light controlβ€”Laser dimming
Manual iris / apertureβ€”Yes
Colour
Rec.709 gamut98%β€”
DCI-P3 gamut90%β€”
Gamut metricCoverageβ€”
Colour temperature presetsβ€”D55, D65, D93, Custom
Gamma / EOTF presetsβ€”2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom
Bit depth / 'number of colours'30 bit12 bit
Filmmaker ModeYesYes
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points11β€”
Auto-calibrationβ€”Sensor supported
ISF certifiedYesYes
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Tone mapping typeAdjustableDynamic
Tone-mapping brand nameβ€”Frame Adapt HDR
Motion & gaming
Native 24p displayYes (even multiple)β€”
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Interpolation at 4Kβ€”Yes
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz1920Γ—1080: 120 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 120 Hz Β· 4096Γ—2160: 120 Hz Β· 7680Γ—4320: 60 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 modeYesNo
Audio
Speaker power10 Wβ€”
Speaker count20
Audio channelsStereoβ€”
Dolby AtmosYesβ€”
Audio outputs3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARCβ€”
HDMI ARCYesβ€”
HDMI eARCYesNo
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal3840 Γ— 21607680 Γ— 4320
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, 48 Gbps, HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1, 48 Gbps, HDCP 2.3
Horizontal scan frequency15–270 kHzβ€”
Vertical scan frequency23–240 Hzβ€”
USB media playbackYesβ€”
RS-232YesYes
LAN controlβ€”Yes
Wired IR inputβ€”Yes
12 V triggerYesYes
Control ecosystem driversβ€”Control4
Ethernetβ€”Yes
Firmware / software
Smart OSAndroid TVNone
NetflixVia dongleβ€”
CastingChromecast built-inβ€”
3D
3D supportYesYes
3D sync methodDLP-LinkRF
3D formatsFrame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-sideFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
Glasses included00
Setup automation
Auto keystoneYesβ€”
Screen fit / alignmentYesβ€”
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Typical: 28 dB(A) Β· Eco: 26 dB(A)Low mode: 24 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40Β°C5–35Β°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,000 m2,000 m
High-altitude modeYesYes
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 WIn use: 440 W
Standby power0.5 W0.3 W
Networked standby powerβ€”1.5 W
Physical & installation
Width420 mm500 mm
Depth305 mm505 mm
Height143 mm234 mm
Weight6.4 kg23.1 kg
Exhaust / intake directionβ€”Front
Colours / finishesβ€”Black
Mount hole patternScrew: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 8–11 Β· Count: 4Thread: M5 Β· Screw length min mm: 20 Β· Screw length max mm: 25
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupβ€”RG2
Laser product classβ€”Class 1
Safety & market certificationsβ€”FCC
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yr
Light-source warrantyThree years or 20,000 hours (LED); one year for accessories (remote, QS02)β€”
Latest firmwareβ€”V300
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/W2720/UM_EN_260721092922.pdfhttps://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-3961-41.pdf
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Streaming dongle, Lens cap, Quick start guideLens cover, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card
Remote typeBluetoothBacklit
3D glasses in box0β€”