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BenQ W2700 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,300Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2000Throw ratio:1.13-1.47:1Lamp life:4000 hours

BenQ W2700 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications, 39 expert and video reviews and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

BenQ W2700
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

35%

6.4

Technical score

30%

8.2

List score

25%

9.0

Reviews score

10%

9.7

Sentiment score

★Better than 91% of projectors
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

3.6

Price

▼Worse than 63%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

42%

7.9

Image Quality

22%

4.5

Projection & Lens

12%

6.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.9

Audio & Features

8%

6.8

Connectivity

6%

4.6

Design & Power

▼Worse than 52%
9.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models

80%

8.8

Average grade

20%

9.6

Popularity

Grades by review (39)
27 reviews: 11 with a printed score, 16 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
★Better than 99%
8.2

List score

List score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (2)
List score: in 2 of 106 lists (2%)
▲Better than 87%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the BenQ W2700

Based on 8 · 12

Reviewers love its accurate colours and natural, detailed picture, but find it too dim, noisy and poorly suited to gaming.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the BenQ W2700

Based on 82 owners sharing their experience in online comments

61%positive15%mixed24%negative

Owners love the cinematic picture, vivid colors and 3D; the loud fan and gaming lag are the clearest frustrations.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the fan and the pixel-shifting unit make a loud, constant buzz, most noticeable in 4K mode and in quiet rooms or small apartments.11
  • Owners say HDR looks washed out and yellowish, especially from a PS4 Pro, and colors can look unrealistic or dull, sometimes requiring HDR to be turned off.7
  • Owners report a dot or dark mark on the image, purple fringing on white text, and light bleed around the screen edges, sometimes from dust or the lens.7
  • Owners say input lag is noticeable in fast or competitive games, making the projector less suitable for those players, though slow-paced games feel fine.6
  • Owners say the picture looks dull and washed out in bright rooms, with weak contrast and black levels that look grey rather than deep.4
  • Owners report slow, laggy menus, sometimes the picture fails to refresh, and crashes that firmware updates reportedly fixed.4
  • Owners say 3D does not work with some media files from a network media server such as Plex, while Blu-ray 3D works fine.3
  • Owners report early failures, including a lamp that turned off shortly after starting, and units that were returned and replaced.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of projector BenQ W2700

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

42%

7.9

Image Quality

22%

4.5

Projection & Lens

12%

6.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.9

Audio & Features

8%

6.8

Connectivity

6%

4.6

Design & Power

6.4
Reviews score
9.0
List score
8.2
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

3.6

Price

6.6
ANSI lumens
2000
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 2000 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 54% of projectors and equal to 5% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
30,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 30000:1, higher than 66% of projectors and equal to 1.1% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Uses XPR pixel-shifting for 4K output.
Output resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 71.2% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.13-1.47:1
Min throw distance
0.75 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.75 m, shorter than 77% of projectors and equal to 1.1% of projectors.
Max projection size
200 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 200 inch, smaller than 51.4% of projectors and equal to 12.5% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.3
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.3, wider than 42.5% of projectors and equal to 14.4% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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What reviewers say
Input lag
83.34 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 83.34 ms, higher than 94% of projectors and equal to 0.4% of projectors.
At 1080P/60Hz.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 46.1% of projectors and equal to 35.9% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 48.9% of projectors and equal to 39.7% of projectors.
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What reviewers say
N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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What reviewers say
Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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What reviewers say
Light source type
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 66.5% of projectors and equal to 33.5% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
4,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 4,000 hours, longer than 78.8% of projectors and equal to 9.6% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
10,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 10,000 hours, longer than 64.8% of projectors and equal to 9.7% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
340 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 340 W of power, more than 82.1% of projectors and equal to 1% of projectors.
Normal mode power draw.
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What reviewers say

BenQ W2700 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (95% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    95% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (30000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    30,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 2 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (3 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    3 vs 1
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
    Motion Enhancer 4K.
  • 21.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 99% of models

    80%

    8.8

    Average grade

    20%

    9.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (39)
    27 reviews: 11 with a printed score, 16 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    9.0 vs 7.4
  • 29.3% higher sentiment score
    9.7 vs 7.5
  • 7.9% higher list score
    List score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (2)
    List score: in 2 of 106 lists (2%)
    8.2 vs 7.6
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (95% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    95% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (30000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    30,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • 0.26 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.8 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.75 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
    Motion Enhancer 4K.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • 2 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (3 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    3 vs 1
  • Has S/PDIF output
    This projector supports S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 16.6% of projectors support S/PDIF output.
    Optical S/PDIF.
  • More advanced USB ports
    This projector has faster USB ports than the average projector (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    Also includes USB 2 ports.
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • 54 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (10 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    10 % vs 64 %
  • 56.34 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (83.3 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/60Hz.
    83.34 ms vs 27 ms
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No sleep timer
    This projector does not have a sleep timer, while the average projector does. 82.4% of projectors have one.
  • 16,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 97% more expensive
    BenQ W2700 is more expensive than the average projector (£1,300 vs £660).
    £1,300 vs £660
  • 9.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (2000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,000 vs 2,200
  • 2 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2019 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    January 2019
    2019 vs 2021
  • 54 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (10 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    10 % vs 64 %
  • 50 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (200 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    200 inch vs 250 inch
  • 56.34 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (83.3 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/60Hz.
    83.34 ms vs 27 ms
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • No sleep timer
    This projector does not have a sleep timer, while the average projector does. 82.4% of projectors have one.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • 16,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 110 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (340 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    Normal mode power draw.
    340 W vs 230 W
  • 10,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (10,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    10,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 40.9% heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (4.2 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    4.2 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 83 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (380 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    380 mm vs 297 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Shaan Haider
≈ estimated
03/01/2020
Hands-on review · design, picture, features and speakers
Verdict
BenQ W2700 is a good home theatre projector with a solid picture and features, despite a damaged review unit.
9.0
JoelsterG4K
≈ estimated
12/08/2019
Hands-on review · picture, 3D and gaming tests
Verdict
BenQ W2700 is a strong 4K projector with plenty of options, 3D support and a good price, though lag hurts gaming.
9.0
ProductNation
≈ estimated
25/07/2019
Hands-on review · colour accuracy and dark-room picture
Verdict
BenQ W2700 is not the sharpest 4K projector, but its colour and HDR make it worth buying for dark-room movies.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
whathifi.com
✓ explicit
28/06/2019
Hands-on test · Budget 4K projector
Verdict
The BenQ W2700 is a budget-friendly 4K projector that's easy to place and handles HDR well, but non-HDR films, motion processing and flat blacks let it down.
9.0
stereonet.com
≈ estimated
02/10/2019
Lab test · Calibrated measurements
Verdict
The BenQ W2700 is a film-like 4K projector for smaller rooms, though its fan noise and dim HDR image are real limits.
10
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
22/07/2019
Hands-on test · HDR image quality
Verdict
The BenQ W2700 suits HDR films, with rich colors and automatic HDR switching, but it is dimmer than some rivals.
9.0
homecinemachoice.com
✓ explicit
12/07/2019
Hands-on review · Living room projector
Verdict
The BenQ W2700 is a sharp 4K projector with strong HDR, suited to living rooms, though operating noise is its main drawback.
9.6
blazingminds.co.uk
✓ explicit
02/11/2020
Tech review · Movie night setup
Verdict
The BenQ W2700 is a compact true 4K projector that handles HDR well, though setting up the picture takes some patience.
9.0
battleroyalewithcheese.com
≈ estimated
05/06/2020
Hands-on test · USB media player
Verdict
The BenQ W2700 is a neat, easy-to-set-up living room projector with vivid colors and bright output, but its built-in speaker is weak.
9.0
flickeringmyth.com
≈ estimated
20/07/2020
Hands-on test · Cinema picture
Verdict
The BenQ W2700 gives a 100-inch cinema picture with accurate factory colors, but it can't match a TV for brightness or black levels.
8.0
criticreviewer.com
≈ estimated
18/10/2019
Hands-on review · Cinema projector
Verdict
The BenQ W2700 is a sharp 4K projector without the rainbow effect, suited to home cinema fans with a good sound system or to offices.
8.0
tiffanyyong.com
≈ estimated
15/07/2019
Hands-on review · Replacing a TV
Verdict
The BenQ W2700 is easy to set up and a solid choice for replacing a TV, though it is less portable than mini projectors for school or company events.
avforums.com
01/10/2019
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techbuzzireland.com
15/11/2019
Not graded yet
8.0
cine4home.de
≈ estimated
20/03/2019
Lab test · Budget 4K
Verdict
The BenQ W2700 is a well-balanced 4K projector with a sharp lens and strong HDR, though its image is not native 4K and it lacks lens shift.
10
hifitest.de
✓ explicit
27/02/2019
Lab test · Factory-calibrated projector
Verdict
The BenQ W2700 is a nearly set-and-forget cinema projector whose factory-calibrated colors suit beginners, but it needs a dark room and careful placement to look its best.
9.8
lite-magazin.de
✓ explicit
19/04/2019
Lab test · Compact 4K projector
Verdict
The BenQ W2700 is a compact cinema projector with a crisp, halo-free picture, but fan noise and a dimmer cinema color mode hold it back.
9.0
rehders.de
≈ estimated
13/07/2019
Lab test · Factory-calibrated 4K projector
Verdict
The BenQ W2700 gives accurate colors straight from the box, though its bright mode tints green and the two dynamic brightness settings cannot be combined.
8.0
4kfilme.de
≈ estimated
08/12/2019
Hands-on test · Mid-range 4K projector
Verdict
The BenQ W2700 is a sharp, well-calibrated mid-range projector whose glass lens and HDR support impress, but fan noise is its biggest weakness.
9.0
audiovisual-review.de
≈ estimated
11/11/2020
Lab test · Brightness and sharpness
Verdict
The BenQ W2700 is a sharp, well-built 4K projector with accurate colors, but its contrast and wide-color brightness are only on par with rivals.
8.0
digitalfernsehen.de
≈ estimated
25/12/2019
Lab test · 4K HDR movies
Verdict
The BenQ W2700 is a compact 4K HDR projector that looks best with 4K sources, while 3D and gaming are its weak spots.
9.0
xatakahome.com
≈ estimated
20/05/2019
Hands-on test · Gaming and movies
Verdict
The BenQ W2700 is a good 4K projector for a dedicated, dark room, delivering vivid HDR gaming and movies, though blacks look gray and ambient light hurts the picture.
9.5
elchapuzasinformatico.com
≈ estimated
05/07/2019
Hands-on test · Living room projector
Verdict
The BenQ W2700 is a good first projector for a living room with sharp detail and a 100-inch image from 2.5 meters, though its price is a bit high.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about BenQ W2700

  • Excellent out-of-the-box color accuracy with factory calibration reports included.
  • Sharp and detailed 4K UHD images using DLP XPR technology.
  • Superior DCI-P3 color gamut coverage for its price point.
  • Short-throw lens allows for large images (e.g., 100 inches) from relatively short distances.
  • User-friendly backlit remote control and easy physical setup with lens shift.
  • Effective HDR tone mapping for a budget-friendly projector.

What customers don't like about BenQ W2700

  • Noticeable fan noise, especially in brighter lamp modes.
  • High input lag (approx. 85ms) makes it poorly suited for competitive gaming.
  • Black levels can appear more dark grey than 'inky' black, leading to some loss in shadow detail.
  • Tricky to balance the color palette and can occasionally be 'buggy' with firmware.
  • Integrated speakers are convenient but lack cinematic depth and sound stage.
  • Lower peak brightness when using the DCI-P3 wide color gamut filter.

Verdict

The BenQ W2700 is a true 4K UHD DLP home theater projector featuring a 0.47-inch DMD chip that delivers 8.3 million distinct pixels with a brightness of 2000 ANSI lumens and a 30,000:1 contrast ratio. It is highly regarded for its CinematicColor technology, which achieves 95% DCI-P3 and 100% Rec.709 color accuracy, supported by factory calibration and HDR-PRO technology (HDR10/HLG) for enhanced tone mapping. Its short-throw lens and 1.3x zoom allow for a 100-inch display from just 2.5 meters, while +10% vertical lens shift and auto-keystone simplify setup. Main pros include exceptional out-of-the-box color fidelity, a sharp all-glass 10-element lens, and versatile installation for smaller rooms. However, cons include higher-than-average input lag (~83ms) for competitive gaming, noticeable fan noise in normal mode (30dB), and limited brightness when the wide color gamut filter is engaged.

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