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BenQ W2720i | 4K 2500lm LED Smart Home Theater Projector with AI Cinema Mode, DCI-P3, HDR, Delta E < 3, Rec.709, Factory Calibration, eARC, Dolby, 7.1 Channel, Android TV, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
The BenQ W2720i is an advanced 4K UHD AI-powered home cinema projector designed to bring a cinematic viewing experience into modern living rooms and dedicated home theatres. Featuring 3840 × 2160 4K UHD resolution, 2500 ANSI lumens brightness, a 4LED light source and advanced HDR-PRO technology, the W2720i combines detailed visuals with intelligent picture optimisation.
Its standout AI Cinema Mode analyses content and ambient lighting to automatically optimise selected image characteristics, helping maintain accurate colours, balanced brightness and visible details without requiring constant manual adjustments.
The projector is also designed for colour-conscious movie enthusiasts. It provides 98% Rec.709 and 90% DCI-P3 colour coverage, while each unit is factory calibrated to support accurate Rec.709 reproduction. Filmmaker Mode, 11-level colour temperature tuning and BenQ AQCOLOR Pilot provide additional control for users who want a more cinema-focused presentation.
With HDR10+, HDR-PRO, Global Contrast Enhancer and Local Contrast Enhancer across more than 1000 regions per frame, the W2720i is designed to preserve detail across bright and dark areas of HDR content. Its 1.3× zoom, auto 2D keystone correction and vertical lens shift also provide flexibility when positioning the projector.
4K UHD Resolution for Cinematic Detail
The BenQ W2720i delivers 3840 × 2160 4K UHD resolution, providing detailed images for movies, streaming content, sports, documentaries and other large-screen entertainment.
The high pixel density helps preserve fine details across:
- Facial features
- Text and subtitles
- Landscapes
- Textures
- Special effects
- Dark cinematic scenes
- High-resolution streaming content
With a native 16:9 aspect ratio, the projector is designed for modern television, streaming and movie content.
2500 ANSI Lumens for Bright Home Entertainment
The W2720i delivers 2500 ANSI lumens, providing bright and vibrant images for home entertainment.
The higher brightness can be particularly useful in living rooms where some ambient light is present. For the most cinema-focused experience, controlling ambient light and using an appropriate projection screen can further improve perceived contrast and black levels.
The projector can therefore work across a variety of home environments rather than being limited exclusively to completely dark rooms.
AI Cinema Mode for Intelligent Picture Optimisation
The AI Cinema Mode is one of the key features of the W2720i.
The projector uses AI-based image analysis to examine content and optimise the picture according to the scene and viewing environment.
The system is designed to help optimise:
- Colour saturation
- Image sharpness
- HDR presentation
- Image details
- Brightness balance
- Streaming content quality
This automatic optimisation reduces the need for users to repeatedly adjust picture settings manually.
AI-Powered Enhancement for Streaming Content
Streaming content can sometimes contain compression artefacts, particularly when bandwidth or source quality is limited.
The W2720i incorporates image-processing technologies designed to improve the appearance of compressed content.
Combined with AI Cinema Mode, the projector can provide a cleaner and more refined image presentation for:
- Streaming series
- Movies
- YouTube content
- Animated content
- Sports
- Reality TV
This makes the W2720i suitable for users who consume a large amount of online entertainment.
HDR-PRO for Balanced Bright & Dark Details
BenQ’s HDR-PRO technology uses multi-stage light control to optimise HDR presentation.
The goal is to preserve detail across both bright highlights and darker areas rather than allowing one part of the image to dominate.
HDR-PRO works with compatible HDR formats to provide:
- Better highlight detail
- Improved shadow visibility
- Enhanced contrast
- Greater dynamic range
- More realistic HDR presentation
This is particularly useful for cinematic scenes containing strong differences between bright and dark areas.
Global Contrast Enhancer
The Global Contrast Enhancer applies customised contrast curves across dark, mid-tone and bright portions of the image.
This helps improve overall image depth and separation while maintaining a balanced presentation.
The technology is designed to provide a more refined contrast experience across different types of content.
Local Contrast Enhancer with 1000+ Regions
The W2720i’s Local Contrast Enhancer divides the image into more than 1000 independent regions.
Each region can receive targeted contrast optimisation according to the content being displayed.
This allows the projector to enhance darker and brighter areas more selectively, helping preserve detail without applying the same contrast adjustment uniformly across the entire frame.
HDR10+ Frame-by-Frame Optimisation
The projector supports HDR10+, which uses dynamic metadata to optimise HDR presentation according to the content.
Instead of applying a single HDR adjustment to an entire programme, HDR10+ can provide scene or frame-level information that compatible displays use to optimise brightness and contrast.
This helps improve detail in both:
- Bright highlights
- Dark shadows
The result is a more balanced HDR presentation across compatible movies and streaming content.
Factory-Calibrated Colour Accuracy
The W2720i is designed for users who want dependable colour reproduction straight from the box.
Each projector is supplied with a factory calibration report, with the specified performance including:
- 100% Rec.709
- Delta E <3
- Total grayscale tracking within Delta E <2
- Optimised Rec.709 colour table
This calibration-focused approach helps reproduce natural colours for movies, television and other cinematic content.
98% Rec.709 & 90% DCI-P3 Colour Coverage
The W2720i provides broad colour coverage across important video colour spaces.
It supports:
- 98% Rec.709
- 90% DCI-P3
Rec.709 coverage is particularly relevant to HD video content, while DCI-P3 provides a wider cinema-oriented colour space.
The projector’s wide colour reproduction helps maintain natural skin tones, rich landscapes and accurate cinematic colour transitions.
11-Level Colour Temperature Tuning
The W2720i provides 11 levels of white-balance and colour-temperature adjustment.
This allows home theatre enthusiasts to fine-tune the projector’s mid-tone colour balance according to their preferences and viewing environment.
It provides greater control over image appearance for users who want to go beyond the factory calibration.
Filmmaker Mode for Authentic Cinema
Filmmaker Mode is designed to preserve the original creative intent of compatible movie content.
The mode prioritises cinematic colour, aspect ratio, motion cadence, brightness and dynamic range while avoiding unnecessary HDR post-processing.
For movie enthusiasts, this provides a convenient way to experience films closer to their intended presentation.
BenQ AQCOLOR Pilot
The W2720i supports BenQ AQCOLOR Pilot, providing tools for supported colour management and maintenance.
The system is designed to help users maintain colour accuracy over time and account for changes in the viewing environment.
This complements the projector’s factory calibration and cinema-focused colour technologies.
4LED Light Source for Long-Term Reliability
The W2720i uses a 4LED light source, providing consistent illumination and long operating life.
The supplied specifications list:
- Dynamic: 20,000 hours
- Normal: 20,000 hours
- ECO: 30,000 hours
Actual light-source life depends on operating conditions and selected brightness modes.
The long lifespan helps reduce routine maintenance compared with conventional lamp-based projection systems.
Flexible 1.3× Zoom Installation
The projector features a 1.3× optical zoom and a throw ratio of 1.0–1.3.
This provides greater flexibility when determining projector placement and screen size.
The zoom range can be useful when installing the projector in an existing living room or home theatre where the available mounting distance is fixed.
Optical Specifications
- Throw Ratio: 1.0–1.3
- Zoom Ratio: 1.3×
- Lens Aperture: F/1.8–1.85
- Focal Length: 10.55–13.7mm
- Projection Offset: 100%
Auto 2D Keystone Correction
The W2720i supports automatic 2D keystone correction with:
- Vertical: ±30°
- Horizontal: ±30°
Keystone correction helps compensate for trapezoidal image distortion when the projector is not perfectly aligned with the projection surface.
For maximum image quality, physical placement and lens positioning should be prioritised where possible.
Vertical Lens Shift
The projector includes ±5% vertical lens shift, providing additional flexibility when positioning the image.
Lens shift allows the projected image to be moved vertically without physically tilting the projector, helping simplify installation in suitable environments.
Perfect Fit for Living Rooms
The W2720i is designed to integrate into modern living spaces rather than requiring a dedicated projection room.
Its combination of:
- 2500 ANSI lumens
- AI Cinema Mode
- Automatic image adjustment
- 1.3× zoom
- Auto keystone
- Vertical lens shift
- Smart streaming
makes it practical for living-room entertainment as well as dedicated home cinema installations.
4K Streaming with Android TV
The W2720i includes a built-in Android TV platform via the supplied dongle, providing access to compatible streaming and entertainment applications.
The projector is designed to support 4K HDR streaming, allowing users to enjoy compatible movies and television content on a large screen.
Streaming availability depends on the installed platform, region and supported applications.
HDMI 2.1 for Modern Entertainment
The W2720i provides multiple HDMI connections for modern entertainment equipment.
The supplied product information specifies:
- 3 × HDMI 2.1
- HDCP 2.3
- Support for compatible 4K video sources
- Modern gaming and media connectivity
This allows users to connect compatible streaming devices, gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, AV equipment and other HDMI sources.
eARC & Dolby Atmos Audio Pass-Through
The projector supports HDMI eARC and Dolby Atmos audio pass-through, allowing compatible audio signals to be sent directly to an external soundbar or AV receiver.
The system supports:
- Up to 7.1-channel audio
- Dolby Atmos pass-through
- S/PDIF multichannel RAW
- External audio through compatible outputs
This makes the W2720i suitable for users who want to pair the projector with a dedicated home theatre audio system.
Built-In Audio
The W2720i includes an integrated speaker system designed for convenient everyday viewing.
The built-in audio can be used for:
- Streaming
- TV shows
- Casual movie viewing
- Sports
- Presentations
- Everyday entertainment
For a more immersive cinematic experience, pairing the projector with an external soundbar or AV receiver is recommended.
Sleek Living-Room Design
The W2720i features a modern projector design intended to blend naturally into contemporary interiors.
Its styling is suitable for:
- Living rooms
- Media rooms
- Home theatres
- Entertainment spaces
- Dedicated cinema rooms
The design allows the projector to function as part of the entertainment setup without visually overwhelming the room.
Picture Modes for Different Content
The W2720i offers a broad selection of picture modes for different viewing requirements.
Available modes include:
- AI Cinema
- HDR AI Cinema
- 3D
- Bright
- Cinema
- Filmmaker Mode
- Filmmaker Mode HDR
- HDR Cinema
- HDR10
- HDR10+
- HLG
- ISF Day
- ISF Night
- User
These modes allow users to quickly select an appropriate image profile for movies, HDR content, daytime viewing, 3D content and calibrated home cinema use.
Ideal For
- Dedicated Home Cinema
- Living Room Entertainment
- 4K Movie Streaming
- HDR10+ Content
- Family Movie Nights
- Sports & Live Events
- Streaming Services
- Premium Home Entertainment
- External Soundbar Systems
- AV Receiver Setups
- Large-Screen Cinema
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