In terms of AI developments of the BenQ W2720i, we can mention better consideration of the color of the wall in the case of direct wall projection, precise management of the distance between the video projector and the screen for fine calibration of the Dynamic Black process for increased dynamics of the image, without forgetting a significant optimization of the ambient light sensor, again to improve the quality of the projected image (except in Filmmaker mode).
BenQ W2720i, Google TV dongle££££
Model [abc]DLP[/abc] [abc]HD Ready[/abc] [abc]2 160p[/abc] (by wobulation) and [abc]3D Ready[/abc], the BenQ W2720i allows you to enjoy all Google applications via the Google TV dongle QS02 (supplied in the W2720i box): Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Disney+, myCanal, Netflix… Not forgetting the [abc]ChromeCast (integrated)[/abc] and [abc]AirPlay[/abc] functions to display a suitable wireless source, and more generally the [abc]Wi-Fi[/abc] ac and [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.0 compatibility.
BenQ W2720i, 0.47'' DMD chip££££
In short, the BenQ W2720i's Texas Instrument XPR (wobbling) process, made from a 1920 x 1080 pixel section of the 0.47'' (1.19 cm) [abc]DMD[/abc] chip that has 2048 x 1200 pixels, uses the mirrors' hyper-high switching speed (7 microseconds) via special video processing to create 8 million pixels for each displayed image (one real pixel ultimately gives four pixels).
BenQ W2720i, main specifications££££
Regarding [abc]Ultra HD[/abc]/[abc]4K[/abc] technology, through the HDR Pro functionality, the BenQ W2720i is compatible with [abc]HDR10[/abc], [abc]HDR10+[/abc] and HDR [abc]HLG[/abc]. In terms of gamut, the BenQ W2720i ensures 95% coverage of the DCI-P3 space. Good news again, BenQ ensures that the factory setting of the W2720i ensures a Deta E of less than 3 to get the most out of the projector right out of the box, without the need for calibration. Finally, the glass optics are made up of six groups for a total of ten lenses, MEMC motion compensation is still in place and grayscale calibration is now possible on 11 points. [abc]ISF[/abc] and Filmmaker Mode certification are in place.
For the rest, the W2720i is based on an RGB or 4ED LED light source (compared to a lamp on the W2710i). Understand by this that it has four diodes, one red, one green and two blue. The latter is converted to green via a phosphor treatment to boost the brightness by about 10% compared to a [abc]LED[/abc] [abc]RGB[/abc] model.
The lifespan announces 20,000 hours in Normal mode, 30,000 hours in Eco mode. The brightness displays 2,500 lumens (compared to 2,200 lumens on the W2710i) and the native contrast ratio 760:1 (compared to 600:1 on the W2010i). Precision on the coverage of the DCI-P3 color space, it is ensured at 95% (CinematicColor function) via a WCG filter (brightness then of 1,090 lumens). New, the BenQ W2720i incorporates the AI PQ for Ambient Condition video processing. First of all, the latter calculates in real time and constantly the distance between the screen and the W2720i, the displayed brightness and the surrounding brightness. At the same time, the algorithm identifies in real time the nature of the scenes projected from the source (city, countryside, sunny scenes, dark scenes, etc.). By combining all this information, the AI PQ for Ambient Condition process optimizes the quality of the image in terms of colors and contrast.
We find the Local Contrast Enhancer function to improve image quality through segmentation and analysis of more than 1,000 zones. Each of them benefits from a specific brightness and gamma curve. New on the W2720i, the Global Contrast Enhancer, Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Dynamic Dimming processes are present.
Always on the menu, in addition to a short focal length (image diagonal of 120'', 305 cm, for a distance of 2.6 m), we must also mention a 1.3x zoom, automatic vertical and manual horizontal keystone correction (+ or -30 degrees on both), a vertical [abc]Lens Shift[/abc] of 5% and manual focus adjustable via a ring to be rotated above the lens. Of course, the BenQ W2720i is also 3D DLP Link compatible. Operating noise is between 26 dB and 28 dB in Eco and Normal mode respectively.
BenQ W2720i, the connectivity££££
The connectivity includes three [abc]HDMI[/abc] 2.0b inputs, one of which has the [abc]eARC[/abc] function and another compatible with 4K/120 signals (but 1080p/120 display) or [abc]1080p[/abc]/240, a 3.5 mm mini-Jack output, an [abc]optical[/abc] output, an [abc]RS-232[/abc] socket, a 12V [abc]Trigger[/abc], three [abc]USB[/abc] ports, one of which is powered, and a mini-[abc]USB[/abc] type-B port (service).
BenQ W2720i, Input Lag££££ Lastly, on the Input Lag side, the BenQ W2720i displays 17.9 ms with a 2160p@60 Hz signal, 8.7 ms in 1080p@240 Hz and 21 ms in 1080p@120 Hz. Interesting characteristics for video games from a PS5 console, Xbox Series X or a PC equipped with a powerful graphics card (as a reminder, 4K/120 signal compatibility).
Immediate availability. Recommended price: 1,999 euros.
Reminder of the key features of the BenQ W2720i:
• Mono-[abc]DLP[/abc] type
• [abc]Ultra HD[/abc] resolution
• Native resolution: 2048 x 1200 pixels
• DMD chip: TI 0.47''
• Contrast: 760:1 (native)
• Light source: [abc]LED[/abc]
• Brightness: 2500 lumens
• Input Lag: 17.9 ms with a 2160p@60 Hz signal, 8.7 ms in 1080p@240 Hz and 21 ms in 1080p@120 Hz
• CinematicColor functions
• Functions [abc]Chromecast (built-in)[/abc]
• Smart Android TV 11.0 functions
• Local Contrast Enhancer functions
• AI Cinema functions
• AI PQ for Ambient Condition functions
• Auto HDR Tone Mapping functions
• [abc]HDR10[/abc] compatibility
• [abc]3D Ready[/abc] compatibility ([abc]BD 3D[/abc] and DLP Link)
• [abc]HDR HLG compatibility[/abc]
• [abc]HDR10+ compatibility[/abc]
• [abc]Chromecast (built-in) function[/abc]
• Gamut: 95% DCI-P3
• Sound section: [abc]2.0[/abc]
• Power: 2 x 5 W
• 3D compatibility: yes
• Connections: 3 [abc]HDMI[/abc] 2.0b inputs, 1 [abc]optical[/abc] output, 1 3.5 mm mini-Jack output, 1 [abc]RS-232[/abc] socket, 1 [abc]Trigger[/abc] 12V, 2 [abc]USB[/abc] ports, one of which is powered, and 1 mini-[abc]USB[/abc] type B port (service)
• Zoom: 1.3x
• Noise level: 28 dB in Eco mode, 30 dB in Normal mode
• Certification: [abc]ISF[/abc], Filmaker Mode
• Lamp life: 30,000 h in Eco mode and 20,000 h in Normal mode
• Lens Shift: [abc]Lens Shift[/abc] vertical by 5%
• Vertical keystone correction: + or -30°
• Other: [abc]Lens Shift[/abc] vertical by 5%
• Weight: 6.5 kg
• Consumption: 290 W in Max mode, 260 W in Normal mode, 0.5 W in standby
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 420 x 143 x 305 mm