BenQ W2720i
MSRP$1,999
| Brand | BenQ · Cinema |
| Type | Home cinema |
| Released | January 2025 |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (1080p pixel shift) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source type | LED |
| ANSI lumens | 2,500 lm |
| Throw ratio | 1–1.3:1 |
| Input lag (rated) | 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 12.8 ms · 1920×1080 @ 240 Hz: 6.5 ms · 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 17.9 ms · 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 17.9 ms |
A single-chip DLP home cinema projector with a 4LED light source, rated at 2,500 ANSI lumens, which reaches 4K UHD from a 1080p chip by pixel shifting. It has a 1.3x manual zoom lens with vertical lens shift, three HDMI 2.1 inputs including eARC and 4K120 input, and a bundled Android TV dongle for streaming.
Data sheet
Picture
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Technology brand | DLP | |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 × 2160 | |
| Dynamic contrast | 2,000,000:1 | |
| Rec.709 gamut | 98% | |
| DCI-P3 gamut | 90% | |
| Gamut metric | Coverage | |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 30 bit | |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes | |
| Colour management system | 6-axis | |
| Greyscale control points | 11 | |
| ISF certified | Yes | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | |
| Tone mapping type | Adjustable | |
| Native 24p display | Yes (even multiple) | |
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | |
| Max refresh rate | 1920×1080: 240 Hz | |
| Input lag (rated) | 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 12.8 ms · 1920×1080 @ 240 Hz: 6.5 ms · 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 17.9 ms · 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 17.9 ms | |
| Auto low-latency mode | Yes | |
| 3D support | Yes | |
| 3D sync method | DLP-Link | |
| 3D formats | Frame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-side | |
| Glasses included | 0 |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1–1.3:1 | |
| Projection distance table | 60″: 1.33–1.73 m · 80″: 1.77–2.3 m · 100″: 2.21–2.88 m · 120″: 2.66–3.45 m · 150″: 3.32–4.32 m · 200″: 4.43–5.76 m | |
| Zoom type | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3× | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Vertical lens shift | ±5% | |
| Motorized lens shift | No | |
| Fixed offset | 100% | |
| Focal length | 10.55–13.68 mm | |
| F-number | 1.8–1.85 | |
| Image size range | 30–200 in | |
| Vertical keystone | -30–30° | |
| Horizontal keystone | -30–30° | |
| Corner / warp correction | 8pt |
Light source
| Light source type | LED | |
| Light source detail | 4LED | |
| Light source life | Dynamic: 20,000 h · Normal: 20,000 h · Eco: 30,000 h | |
| Cool-down time | 90 s | |
| Light-source dimming | Dynamic frame | |
| ANSI lumens | 2,500 lm ANSI | ANSI |
Audio
| Speaker power | 10 W | |
| Speaker count | 2 | |
| Audio channels | Stereo | |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC | |
| HDMI ARC | Yes | |
| HDMI eARC | Yes |
Inputs, control & connectivity
| Max input signal | 3840 × 2160 | |
| HDMI port count | 3 | |
| 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) | |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15–270 kHz | |
| Vertical scan frequency | 23–240 Hz | |
| USB media playback | Yes | |
| RS-232 | Yes | |
| 12 V trigger | Yes | |
| Auto keystone | Yes | |
| Screen fit / alignment | Yes |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,000 m | |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | |
| Power consumption (max) | 241 W | |
| Power consumption by mode | Max: 241 W · Normal: 183 W · Eco: 133 W Max at 110 V; Normal and Eco at 220 V | Max at 110 V; Normal and Eco at 220 V |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | |
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Typical: 28 dB(A) · Eco: 26 dB(A) |
Physical & installation
| Width | 420 mm | |
| Depth | 305 mm | |
| Height | 143 mm | |
| Weight | 6.4 kg | |
| Mount hole pattern | Screw: M4 · Screw length mm: 8–11 · Count: 4 |
Support & ownership
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | |
| Light-source warranty | Three years or 20,000 hours (LED); one year for accessories (remote, QS02) | |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/W2720/UM_EN_260721092922.pdf |
In the box
| Box contents | Projector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Streaming dongle, Lens cap, Quick start guide | |
| Remote type | Bluetooth | |
| 3D glasses in box | 0 |
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the W2720i needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1–1.3:1 lens.
- Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
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Variants & identifiers
Use these to confirm a listing is this exact model. Any of them works at /p/{code}.
| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 🇺🇸 US | ASIN | B0DPJDK31N |
Reviews
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026 | BenQ W2720i Review | Trusted Reviews |
| May 12, 2025 | BenQ W2720i Home Cinema Projector Review | ProjectorCentral |
| April 21, 2025 | BenQ W2720i review | Expert Reviews |
| March 24, 2025 | BenQ W2720i Projector: Short(ish) Throw Comes Up Short | CNET |
| May 16, 2025 | BenQ W2720i review | What Hi-Fi? |
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