BenQ · Updated June 2026
BenQ W2720i: price, specs & release date
BenQ W2720i, released 2025-01. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: projectorcentral.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The BenQ W2720i is listed at $2499 on projectorcentral.com as of 2026-06-27, #12 cheapest of 25 projectors (median $2499); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 55/100 pay-blind standing, #9 of 25 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Sharp, near-native-looking 4K image; Excellent out-of-the-box color accuracy.
- Skip if Underpowered built-in speakers; external audio needed is a dealbreaker.
Is the BenQ W2720i a good buy?
At $2499, the BenQ W2720i is #12 cheapest of the 25 projectors we track, where the median is $2499. On the spec sheet, its brightness lumens of 2500 is below the median of the 25, and its contrast ratio of 2000000 is above the median of the 22. By release date, it is among the newer of the 22 we date.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on recordall tested
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Two independent labs measured this product across 5 physical metrics — brightness, latency, noise and 2 more. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
brightness · latency · noise · dci-p3 coverage · dimensional accuracy
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the BenQ W2720i
Two whitelisted testers, Projector Central and What Hi-Fi, both hands-on tested the BenQ W2720i (BenQ's 2025 Home Cinema Series) and rate it a standout 4K all-rounder for its price. Both praise the sharp, near-native-4K image, natural and accurate color, strong value, and gaming-friendly low input lag; both flag the underpowered built-in speakers and occasional HDR highlight/brightness quirks. They diverge on whether the projector's brightness in accurate modes is adequate.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2025-05-12–2025-06-30
Tested by Projector Central, What Hi-Fi
Consistently praised
- Sharp, near-native-looking 4K image · 2 sources
- Excellent out-of-the-box color accuracy · 2 sources
- Strong value; genuine all-rounder · 2 sources
- Low input lag / capable for gaming · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Underpowered built-in speakers; external audio needed · 2 sources
- Occasional HDR highlight whiteout / brightness fluctuation · 2 sources
- Modest brightness in accurate picture modes
- No dedicated Game preset; Fast mode needs manual setup
Where reviewers disagree Brightness adequacy splits the two: Projector Central measured just 1,595 lumens in accurate modes and says it 'could be brighter,' while What Hi-Fi felt the 2500-lumen output was 'pretty perfectly judged' for balancing HDR punch against natural black levels.
The sources (2)
Bright mode brightness (measured ANSI): 2,704 lumens · Filmmaker/User mode brightness (measured ANSI): 1,595 lumens · Input lag (60Hz, Fast mode): 19 ms · Input lag (1080p/240Hz, Fast mode): 7 ms · Brightness uniformity (100-inch): 76% · Fan noise (Normal, front, ~3 ft): 37.6 dBA · DCI-P3 coverage (User mode): 92.9% xy · Post-calibration grayscale error: 0.7 dE avg
The BenQ W2720i is a well-performing projector that delivers solid all-around performance at a reasonable price.
The resulting image is sharp, and from a typical seating position viewers would be hard-pressed to distinguish it from native 4K.
The W2720i produces a high-quality image, though it could be brighter, particularly when using picture modes such as Filmmaker or any other mode that activates the cinema filter.
Input lag (60Hz, Fast mode): 17.8 ms
the more it looks like one of the finest projector all-rounders we have ever seen.
First up, the W2720i's pictures are phenomenally sharp.
Even at maximum volume, the sound doesn't get very loud at all, denying soundtracks anything like the sort of impact you want to go with the massive and punchy images the projector can provide.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $2499 US MSRP per ProjectorCentral ($2,499). Street price $2,174 at time of data collection. |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Released | 2025-01 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 |
| Brightness lumens | 2500 |
| Light source | LED |
| Throw type | standard |
| Smart OS | Android |
| Contrast ratio | 2000000 |
| HDR | HDR10+ |
Source: projectorcentral.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by projectorcentral.com. All specs from ProjectorCentral.com: 3840x2160, 2500 ANSI lumens, LED (30,000-hour Eco), throw ratio 1.00-1.30:1 (standard), Android OS with Google Assistant, 2000000:1 dynamic contrast, HDR10+, January 2025, $2,499 MSRP. Three HDMI 2.1 ports with eARC.
Is the BenQ W2720i worth it vs cheaper projectors?
BenQ W2720i against its closest cheaper and pricier projectors on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 25 ranked
| Product | Price | Resolution | Brightness lumens | Light source | Throw type | Smart OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ W2720i this | $2499 | 3840x2160 | 2500 | LED | standard | Android |
| BenQ TK710STi | $2199 | 3840x2160 | 3200 | laser phosphor | short | Android TV |
| Formovie Theater | $2699 | 3840x2160 | 1800 | RGB triple laser | ultra-short | Android TV 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the BenQ W2720i?
Two whitelisted testers, Projector Central and What Hi-Fi, both hands-on tested the BenQ W2720i (BenQ's 2025 Home Cinema Series) and rate it a standout 4K all-rounder for its price. Both praise the sharp, near-native-4K image, natural and accurate color, strong value, and gaming-friendly low input lag; both flag the underpowered built-in speakers and occasional HDR highlight/brightness quirks. They diverge on whether the projector's brightness in accurate modes is adequate. Praised: Sharp, near-native-looking 4K image; Excellent out-of-the-box color accuracy; Strong value; genuine all-rounder; Low input lag / capable for gaming. Flagged: Underpowered built-in speakers; external audio needed; Occasional HDR highlight whiteout / brightness fluctuation; Modest brightness in accurate picture modes; No dedicated Game preset; Fast mode needs manual setup; Bundled Android TV dongle defaults to HDR, mishandles SDR. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the BenQ W2720i cost?
The BenQ W2720i has a US price of $2499 (US MSRP per ProjectorCentral ($2,499). Street price $2,174 at time of data collection.), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the BenQ W2720i compare on price?
At $2499, the BenQ W2720i is #12 cheapest of the 25 projectors we track, where the median is $2499.
When was the BenQ W2720i released?
The BenQ W2720i was released 2025-01.
What are the BenQ W2720i's key specs?
BenQ W2720i (BenQ): resolution 3840x2160, brightness lumens 2500, light source LED, throw type standard, smart os Android. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $2499 at projectorcentral.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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