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W2720i

A versatile 4K home cinema projector with built-in smarts.

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The W2720i is a 4K DLP LED projector with HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG, a Filmmaker mode, 1.3x zoom and vertical lens shift for easy installation, plus built-in streaming. Picture quality impresses across sources. There's no Dolby Vision, HDR highlights occasionally clip, the speakers are perfunctory, and some viewers will see rainbow artifacts.

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Key specs
Brightness
2500 ANSI lumens
HDR
Yes
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
DLP
Resolution
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Brightness
2500 nits
HDR
Yes
Body
Weight
14.11 lb (6.4 kg)
Dimensions
420 × 305 × 143 mm
Colors
Black
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DisplayDLPDLP · Yes
Weight14.11 lb (6.4 kg)420 × 305 × 143 mm
71 attributes · See all specifications
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The W2720i is a 4K DLP LED projector with HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG, a Filmmaker mode, 1.3x zoom and vertical lens shift for easy installation, plus built-in streaming. Picture quality impresses across sources. There's no Dolby Vision, HDR highlights occasionally clip, the speakers are perfunctory, and some viewers will see rainbow artifacts.

Best for

Home theater rooms that need flexible placement.

Not for

Viewers sensitive to DLP rainbow effects.

Main strengthImpressive 4K picture with all sources
Main weaknessNo Dolby Vision
Reasons to buy
Impressive 4K picture with all sources
HDR10+, HLG and Filmmaker mode
Zoom and vertical lens shift
Excellent built-in smart features
Reasons to avoid
No Dolby Vision
Occasional rainbow artifacts
Perfunctory built-in sound
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Full specifications

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Placement
Desktop
Number of built-in speakers
2″
Brightness
2500 ANSI lumens
Built In Display
No
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology
Cinema HDR, Filmmaker Mode, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported
Yes
Supported graphics resolutions
640 x 480 (VGA), 3840 x 2160
Native aspect ratio
16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)
2000000:1
Product type
Standard throw projector
Noise level
28 dB
Number of colours
1.07 billion colours
AC input frequency
50/60 Hz
AC input voltage
100 - 240 V
Power consumption (max)
241 W
Power consumption (standby)
0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)
183 W
Wifi Version
No
Hdmi Version
2.0b
Supported Video Modes
1080p
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
Yes
Noise level (economic mode)
26 dB
Offset
100%
Vertical lens shift range
-5 - 5%
Throw ratio
1 - 1.3
Zoom ratio
1.3:1
Zoom capability
Yes
Aperture range (F-F)
1.8 - 1.85
Focal length range
10.55 - 13.7 mm
Service life of light source (economic mode)
30000 h
Service life of light source
20000 h
Light source type
LED
RMS rated power
10 W
Built-in speaker(s)
Yes
Ethernet LAN
No
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 40 °C
Colors
Black
Batteries included
Yes
DC-in jack
Yes
Serial interface type
RS-232
3D
Yes
Cables included
AC
Remote control type
IR
Remote control included
Yes
Height
143 mm
Depth
305 mm
Width
420 mm
HDCP
Yes
Card reader integrated
No
DVI port
No
HDMI ports quantity
3
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantity
2
HDMI connector type
Full-size
Keystone correction, vertical
-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, horizontal
-30 - 30°
Vertical scan range
23 - 240 Hz
Horizontal scan range
15 - 270 kHz
Projector native resolution
UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Projection technology
DLP
Contrast enhancer
Yes
Projector brightness
2500 ANSI lumens
Screen size compatibility
2032 - 3048 mm (80 - 120")
Smart projector
Yes
Supported aspect ratios
16:9
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
1
Market Positioning
Home cinema
Cord Length
3 m
Power Source
AC
Video colour modes
DCI-P3
Full HD
Yes
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