BenQ - W2720i

I just got the Benq2720i. Set it up. I'm projecting a 180 inch image and it looks very crisp and vibrant. The only thing is I notice the color changes during movies almost like warm to cool and it's pretty noticable. I'm going to call BenQ and find out what that's about. Also, I notice that when switching in between inputs, the sound going to my soundbar (eArc) is super low and I have to raise the volume. ALSO the audio/video sync is off a millisecond or 2. I have to turn the projector on and off (very quick start up) to make that go away. Otherwise, projector is solid and throw distance is great. Almost a cross between a ST and reg throw.

Hey, I also bought a W2720i a few days ago. As you intended, I also run this on an Nvidia Shield Pro. However, I can set a maximum of 4k 24hz. As soon as I test more hz the image remains black. This is the case on all entrances... have you noticed anything similar?

Hi just purchased the W2720i for €1580. Have I made the right decision will the projector punch 92 inch screen in mid to low level lighting? I am just looking for a that looks amazing image that is all :) All the reviews don't actually say they like it not like the Valerion Pro which they say is spectacular. Thanks

Black bars on the dark wall above and below the screen.  And for 16:9 content zoomed out with black bars on the side within the screen and masking panels. X500i has zoom and addititional digital zoom. I have seen the reviews for the x500i and that maybe has  an overall better image unless the w2720i has a better perceived image due to the ai and image enhancements. I have heard the x500i is really noisy so I would rather go with a much quieter W2720i. And is slightly brighter ANSi lumens for dim to moderate ambient light. Is it true the pixel density is larger on the w2720i due to 0.47 dmd?  Thanks

Hi I tested the uhd35stx too bright and poor video processing. The w2720i at home and allthough blown away with some of the 4k fidelity for example costa rica video and colour enhancements in fifa i wasnt happy with some motion handling.  Next I got the tk710sti and it looked pretty basic contrast wise had really good motion and processing but had laser speckle. So now about to purchase the x500i and follow the advice I was given and if it anything close the w2720i or better I will be extremely happy. :) 

While my projector doesn't support 4k 120 Hz natively, it does try its best. I have the BenQ W2720i, and it looks a lot better than 1080p 60/120/240, and a lot better than 1440p 60/120 in games. Outside of games, 4k 60 looks best and it's not even close, especially when just browsing. I'm looking forward to native 4k 120/240 Hz DLP. Hopefully we're not too far out.

I just bought mine! :) I can't use a UST unfortunately. It does 1080p 240, but I can see about 50 feet in front of me in games.

Hallo, ich habe meinen W2720i gestern installiert und mir sind ein paar Dinge aufgefallen. Im Android TV (neuste FW) habe ich nur drei Bildmodus-Einstellungen : Filmmaker, HDR10 und HDR-KI-KIno. Der AI Cinema, Hell Kino und Ben. werden mir nicht angezeigt. Wenn ich die Xbox über HDMI1 anwähle, habe ich diese Modi. Audio Return funktioniert bei mir nicht (2.1 HDMI-Kabel an Pioneer VSX-920. Meine Crucial X8 2 TB SSD Festplatte (exFat) wird am Media Reader nicht erkannt. Grüße Kt https://preview.redd.it/9j5kzqeng2qe1.jpeg?width=2312&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cfd64ca628f8ebfe4c7fdf4e0841b70144af43f6

Why isnt benq w2720i in this list? Pretty happy with it myself, around $2000

DLP projectors often overstate their lumen specs and Optoma tends to be especially egregious about this. I’d honestly be surprised if that 4500 lumen Optoma was putting out more than 2000 real ANSI lumens in any mode you’d actually want to watch. I’m also dubious the lamp is the issue. You say it’s acting wonky? What’s wonky? I’ve had several lamp based projectors and, yes, the lamps do go bad but they are fairly easily replaced. All that said: I really DO like DLP especially for outdoor applications. You don’t have to worry about filters or dirt getting into the light path. They are comparably compact and efficient. Lastly, there is such a wide variety of DLP make/models out there that almost everyone can find something to fit their needs. I also really like the idea of solid state. While lamp has a cost advantage we’re at the point where LED and laser projectors are getting reasonably priced and offer a substantial upgrade in terms of longevity and picture quality. The Epson you picked out seems to be a nice model for high brightness applications. But like AV said: these high brightness, business use models tend to have a reputation for pretty mediocre contrast/blacks. That extends to both 3LCD and DLP but a comparable price/performance DLP like the $1300, 1080p BenQ LH730 would probably do a bit better here and be sharper to boot. I run a projector outside on a 120” Elite screens yardmaster. But I prefer to stick with 4K these days. If I’m traveling I take a BenQ TK700STI which is a 3000 lumen (but not really) short throw, lamp based, gaming projector. I love that thing for how compact and convenient it is and how you can throw a big image without needing a lot of space. Built in wifi streaming and Bluetooth audio out in a package that weighs less than 7 lbs. At home my upstairs sometimes outdoor projector is a BenQ X3000i (replaced with the X3100i now in BenQ’s lineup). That projector is even brighter and a lot more colorful and has the benefit of LED so no lamp to fuss with. But at 15lbs and requiring more throw I wouldn’t exactly call it portable. For reference my home theater projector was a BenQ HT4550i, then an Epson 5050UB (temporarily) and I’m now using a BenQ W2720i in that space.

I think you’re going to be waiting a while on those Epsons. Buzz seems to be there isn’t much market left for mid range or affordable HT models anymore. I’ll be releasing my BenQ w2720i review soon. I really like it. Typical of BenQ it is extremely color accurate out of the box. Also typical: gaming responsiveness is excellent and it now supports ALLM. Brightness is sufficient— getting about 100 nits on my 120” matte white. 4LED continues to impress with its color saturation and punch. Image sharpness and lens quality is next level. The AI Cinema feature isn’t just a gimmick, it builds on their existing lumiexpert feature to create a one size fits all picture mode and it will also do all the auto screen setup stuff that many smart projectors will do. Did I mention the new chassis is fantastic? 15 lbs and super quiet in operation. HDR Tone mapping is the best it’s been on a BenQ. Built in sound is surprisingly good too. But I fear the story is going to be about contrast. The w2720i looks REALLY good. But the actual native contrast of the 2720i hovers around 750-800:1. Now it looks a lot better than that spec might suggest thanks to the aforementioned 4LED color brightness and some really effective dynamic contrast systems (no more distracting color shift!) as well as some judicious manipulation of contrast curves aka tone mapping. In fact, the w2720i very often looks better, with deeper blacks (such as in letterbox bars) than their one up and far more spec performant HT4550i. But super low APL stuff is still going to produce blacks that lean more towards grey. Personally, for $2K, I think the performance is fantastic. But people are going to read that spec and compare it with something like the Valerian or even BenQ’s own X500i and wonder why the w2720i is taking a step back in this area— again without the context of actually seeing the thing. Personally I’m really looking forward to the BenQ W4100i. The HT4550i/W4000i was already one of the best DLPs on the market (and one of the only ones with actual lens shift). Seeing how they’ve improved the image on the w2720i it will be very interesting to see some of those features and improvements come over to the W4100i which has better baseline specs in the areas of brightness and contrast. Should be a really awesome alternative at the $3K price point… assuming it stays $3K with the looming trade war.

I did a review of this model over at Avs here: https://www.avsforum.com/threads/benq-tk700sti-review-owners-thread-4k-hdr-low-lag-short-throw-gaming-projector.3198258/?post_id=60733182#post-60733182 Bottom line it is a very bright, very compact gaming projector that is, on the surface, surprisingly color accurate. But suffers, as many of these later model 4K bulb models did, from poor color brightness related to the inclusion of a white slice in the color wheel. We still use ours as a semi portable for setting up games in one room or taking outside for movies under the stars. The small size, short throw, high output and built in streaming/Bluetooth make it an ideal solution for that. For the theater I’m testing out the new W2720i.

I recently picked up a BenQ w2720i. The pseudo-4k image looks excellent in my opinion. The colours and focus are great, too. However, I cannot tolerate the rainbow effect! This is my first DLP projector (coming from a Nexigo PJ40) and it turns out I am very sensitive to RBE. I see it every time I blink and during any fast screen movements and subtitles. I'm within the window to return this projector and will do so. What I'm looking for are suggestions for projectors that have * zero rainbow effect; * led or laser light source (I don't want to be changing bulbs); * 4k-ish output. So far the only projectors I see that promise zero RBE are Epson projectors with a traditional lamp. The BenQ satisfied 2 out of 3 of those requirements. If I can't find anything I may fix the burnt screen on the ol' PJ40 and put it back into service.

I find ECO mode to produce an appropriate brightness. The screen is a generic pull-down. It must be vinyl or something. I picked it entirely because it could retract and be easily cleaned. I didn't expect that a screen could be part of the RBE issue. EDIT: And all that said, I think the picture looks excellent! The image quality is perfectly to my liking; minus the RBE...

I checked the firmware. The w2720i is already on the latest version (1.02) that is offered. This evening I messed around with practically ever display related setting I could find, including different refresh rates. I could only seem to make the RBE even worse with my tinkering, so I put things back to mostly default, except for the ECO mode brightness and "Film Maker Mode" picture mode.

I upgraded to my new BenQ W2720i and I love it! The picture quality is awesome, it’s silent, and the best you can get for this money. I also got a discount from CB. Just make sure you have the right distance!

I installed this projector on WED and it is AWESOME. I connected a high speed HDMI cable to the Audio Return + port and run this to my Onkyo receiver. BUT, when I put a USB thumb drive with a 4K Movie with Dolby TrueHD audio the player says it doesn't recognize the audio track. I have it set on RAW+ but NO sound comes out. If I play a YouTube video using the Google Chromecast (dongle included with PJ) I can get Dolby audio while watching the video, but not from the USB drive. I have googled plenty and was unable to find anything other than Benq posts that claim Dolby Atmos & DD 7.1 work via Raw+ and the Audio Return+ port. Help?