BenQ W2720i vs LG CineBeam HU810PW

BenQ W2720i is $1,494.07 cheaper, better for gaming and lighter. LG CineBeam HU810PW is brighter and in stock.

	BenQ W2720i$1,459.99 · Amazon · Used Buy	LG CineBeam HU810PW$2,954.06 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	2,500 lm ANSI	2,700 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1–1.3:1	1.3–2.08:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	6.5 msDerived	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Light source
Light source	LED	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Max 28 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$1,999	$2,999.99
Best price
Best price	$1,459.99	$2,954.06
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.2–2.9 m	2.9–4.6 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	2,500 lm ANSI	2,700 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	—
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	XPR 4-way	—
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	2,000,000:1	2,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	Iris + light-source dimming
Manual iris
Manual iris	—	Yes
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 98% coverage · DCI-P3 90% coverage	DCI-P3 97%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4, BT.1886
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	Adjustable	Dynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)
Tone mapping (maker name)	—	HDR pro
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	6-axis
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	11	22
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF, Filmmaker Mode	Filmmaker Mode
3D
3D	Yes	No
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	—
Emitter
Emitter	4-channel LED	Blue + red laser
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco · 20,000 h dynamic	20,000 h
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	90 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1–1.3:1	1.3–2.08:1
Image size
Image size	30–200 in	40–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	—
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.3×Derived	1.6×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	10.55–13.68 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.8–1.85	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±5%	±60%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	±24%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	—
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	No
Corner correction
Corner correction	8-point	—
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen	—
Motion & gaming
Native 24p
Native 24p	Yes (even multiple)	—
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz	1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 12.8 ms · 240 Hz 6.5 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms	—
Gaming features
Gaming features	ALLM	ALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3)	HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.2, 24 Gbps) · 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	DCI 4K
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, 12 V trigger	None
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–270 kHz	26.97–135 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–240 Hz	23.97–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	Android TV	webOS
OS version
OS version	—	5
Netflix
Netflix	Via dongle	—
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	AirPlay 2, Miracast, DLNA
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Layout
Layout	Stereo	Stereo
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Atmos	Dolby Atmos
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC	Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	eARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	—	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	420 × 305 × 143 mm	337 × 410 × 145 mm
Weight
Weight	6,400 g	11,000 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	4 × M4, 8–11 mm screws	M6, 10 mm screws
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	0–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 241 W · Normal 183 W · Eco 133 W	Max 300 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	Built in
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Max 28 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr (light source 3 yr or 20,000 h)	🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 1 yr · 🇦🇺 AU 3 yr
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/W2720/UM_EN_260721092922.pdf	https://gscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFile?fileId=xDLIfDICGKFwDiUifQ0Hg
Firmware
Firmware	—	03.00.38
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap, Streaming dongle	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
Remote	Bluetooth	Voice

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