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BenQ HT2060 vs BenQ W2720i

BenQ W2720i comes out ahead of BenQ HT2060 on 5 of the 6 things that decide this, going by what each maker publishes. The one that matters for you may be one the leader loses.

BenQ HT2060
BenQ HT2060
6.7
Fair
1 of 6 rounds
vs
BenQ W2720iWinner
BenQ W2720i
7.3
Good
5 of 6 rounds

The verdict

BenQ W2720i takes it, 5–1 on rounds.

On the published figures, BenQ W2720i takes 5 of 6 rounds. Treat that as a starting point and check the current figures on both pages, because prices and plans move.

Choose BenQ HT2060 if…

  • • You want BenQ HT2060's edge on how heavy it is

Choose BenQ W2720i if…

  • • You want BenQ W2720i's edge on how bright it is and how deep its blacks go

Round by round

  1. Round 1How bright it isBenQ W2720i wins
    BenQ HT20605/10

    2,300 ANSI lm

    brightness (ansi lumens)

    • 2,300 ANSI lm, against 2,500 ANSI lm

    Source: benq.com ↗

    BenQ W2720i8/10

    2,500 ANSI lm

    brightness (ansi lumens)

    Source: benq.com ↗

    BenQ W2720i wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  2. Round 2How deep its blacks goBenQ W2720i wins
    BenQ HT20605/10

    500,000:1

    contrast ratio (fofo)

    • 500,000:1, against 2,000,000:1

    Source: benq.com ↗

    BenQ W2720i8/10

    2,000,000:1

    contrast ratio (fofo, w/ light dimming)

    Source: benq.com ↗

    BenQ W2720i wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  3. Round 3How it handles gamingBenQ W2720i wins
    BenQ HT20605/10

    8.3 ms at 1080p/120Hz

    input lag

    • 8.3 ms at 1080p/120Hz, against 6.5 ms at 1080p/240Hz

    Source: benq.com ↗

    BenQ W2720i8/10

    6.5 ms at 1080p/240Hz

    input lag

    Source: benq.com ↗

    BenQ W2720i wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  4. Round 4Which HDR formats it playsBenQ W2720i wins
    BenQ HT20605/10

    HDR10, HLG

    hdr formats (picture modes)

    • HDR10, HLG, against HDR10, HDR10+, HLG

    Source: benq.com ↗

    BenQ W2720i8/10

    HDR10, HDR10+, HLG

    hdr formats (picture modes)

    Source: benq.com ↗

    BenQ W2720i wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  5. Round 5How close it can sit to the wallBenQ W2720i wins
    BenQ HT20605/10

    1.15 ~ 1.5

    throw ratio

    • 1.15 ~ 1.5, against 1.0 ~ 1.3

    Source: benq.com ↗

    BenQ W2720i8/10

    1.0 ~ 1.3

    throw ratio

    Source: benq.com ↗

    BenQ W2720i wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  6. Round 6How heavy it isBenQ HT2060 wins
    BenQ HT20608/10

    7.9 lb

    net weight

    Source: benq.com ↗

    BenQ W2720i5/10

    14.11 lb

    net weight

    • 14.11 lb, against 7.9 lb

    Source: benq.com ↗

    BenQ HT2060 wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

BenQ HT2060BenQ HT2060
BenQ W2720iBenQ W2720i

Side by side

BenQ W2720iBest for how close it can sit to the wallBenQ W2720i
Overall score
6.7
7.3
Best
Price
See price
See price
What light source it uses
8.0
6.2
How long the light source lasts
8.0
8.0
How close it can sit to the wall
7.0
8.0
How deep its blacks go
6.0
7.8
What it costs
—
6.2
Head-to-head findings
What light source it uses
4LED
4LED
How long the light source lasts
30,000 h (ECO)
30,000 h (ECO)
How close it can sit to the wall
1.15 ~ 1.5
1.0 ~ 1.3
What it costs
—
$1,999 (sale $1,799)
How deep its blacks go
500,000:1
2,000,000:1
How strong its speakers are
—
2 x 5 W
Which HDR formats it plays
HDR10, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
How heavy it is
7.9 lb
14.11 lb
Record
Head-to-head record
2–1
7–0
Head-to-heads won
67 %
100 %
Rounds won
57 %
75 %
Pros
      Cons
      • 2,300 ANSI lm, against 2,500 ANSI lm
      • 500,000:1, against 2,000,000:1
      • 8.3 ms at 1080p/120Hz, against 6.5 ms at 1080p/240Hz
      • HDR10, HLG, against HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
      • 4LED, against Laser
      • 2,500 ANSI lm, against 3,200 ANSI lm
      • 6.5 ms at 1080p/240Hz, against 5 ms at 1080p/240Hz
      • 14.11 lb, against 7.9 lb
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