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BenQ HT4550i vs BenQ W2720i

BenQ W2720i comes out ahead of BenQ HT4550i on 3 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 HT4550i
BenQ HT4550i
7.4
Good
2 of 6 rounds
vs
BenQ W2720iWinner
BenQ W2720i
7.3
Good
3 of 6 rounds

The verdict

BenQ W2720i takes it, 3–2 on rounds.

On the published figures, BenQ W2720i takes 3 of 6 rounds. Treat that as a starting point and check the current figures on both pages, because prices and plans move.

Choose BenQ HT4550i if…

  • • You want BenQ HT4550i's edge on how bright it is and how it handles gaming

Choose BenQ W2720i if…

  • • You want BenQ W2720i's edge on how close it can sit to the wall and how strong its speakers are

Round by round

  1. Round 1How bright it isBenQ HT4550i wins
    BenQ HT4550i8/10

    3,200 ANSI lm

    brightness (ansi lumens)

    Source: benq.com ↗

    BenQ W2720i5/10

    2,500 ANSI lm

    brightness (ansi lumens)

    • 2,500 ANSI lm, against 3,200 ANSI lm

    Source: benq.com ↗

    BenQ HT4550i wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  2. Round 2How it handles gamingBenQ HT4550i wins
    BenQ HT4550i8/10

    5 ms at 1080p/240Hz

    input lag

    Source: benq.com ↗

    BenQ W2720i5/10

    6.5 ms at 1080p/240Hz

    input lag

    • 6.5 ms at 1080p/240Hz, against 5 ms at 1080p/240Hz

    Source: benq.com ↗

    BenQ HT4550i wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  3. Round 3How close it can sit to the wallBenQ W2720i wins
    BenQ HT4550i5/10

    1.15 ~ 1.50

    throw ratio

    • 1.15 ~ 1.50, 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.

  4. Round 4How strong its speakers areBenQ W2720i wins
    BenQ HT4550i5/10

    5 W chamber

    built-in speaker

    • 5 W chamber, against 2 x 5 W

    Source: benq.com ↗

    BenQ W2720i8/10

    2 x 5 W

    built-in speakers total

    Source: benq.com ↗

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

  5. Round 5How heavy it isBenQ W2720i wins
    BenQ HT4550i5/10

    14.55 lb

    net weight

    • 14.55 lb, against 14.11 lb

    Source: benq.com ↗

    BenQ W2720i8/10

    14.11 lb

    net weight

    Source: benq.com ↗

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

  6. Round 6How deep its blacks goTie
    BenQ HT4550i7/10

    2,000,000:1

    contrast ratio (fofo, w/ light dimming)

    Source: benq.com ↗

    BenQ W2720i7/10

    2,000,000:1

    contrast ratio (fofo, w/ light dimming)

    Source: benq.com ↗

    Nothing to separate them here.

BenQ HT4550iBenQ HT4550i
BenQ W2720iBenQ W2720i

Side by side

BenQ HT4550iBest for how long the light source lastsBenQ HT4550i
BenQ W2720iBest for how close it can sit to the wallBenQ W2720i
Overall score
7.4
Best
7.3
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
7.7
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 ~ 1.50
1.0 ~ 1.3
What it costs
—
$1,999 (sale $1,799)
How deep its blacks go
2,000,000:1
2,000,000:1
How strong its speakers are
5 W chamber
2 x 5 W
Which HDR formats it plays
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
How heavy it is
14.55 lb
14.11 lb
Record
Head-to-head record
2–1
7–0
Head-to-heads won
67 %
100 %
Rounds won
76 %
75 %
Pros
      Cons
      • 1.15 ~ 1.50, against 1.0 ~ 1.3
      • 5 W chamber, against 2 x 5 W
      • 14.55 lb, against 14.11 lb
      • 5 W chamber, against 2 x 10 W stereo
      • 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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