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BenQ W1700 vs Optoma UHD40

13.9 in
5.31 in
BenQ W1700 Projector
BenQ W1700
15.43 in
4.65 in
Optoma UHD40 Projector
Optoma UHD40
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
16
4.0 out of 5
10 user ratings
5 stars
10 %
4 stars
90 %
3 stars
0 %
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0 %
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0 %
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3
4.7 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
48
3.9 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
0 %
55
3.6 out of 5
55 user ratings
5 stars
23 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
30 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
0 %

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Full Comparison

General

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
Projector typeDLPDLP

Connectivity

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
Analogue 3.5mm inputyesyes
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)nono
Composite inputnono
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
DisplayPortnono
DVI innono
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version1.4a/2.02.0
Number of HDMI inputs22
MHLnono
HDCPyesyes
S-video inputnono
USByesyes
USB 2.012
VGA inyesyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports11
12V triggeryesyes

Design

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
Design typeDesktop projectorCeiling-mounted projector
Portablenoyes
Colour of productBlack,WhiteWhite
Built-in displaynono
Cable lock slotyesyes

Technical details

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
Noise level< 33< 25

Dimensions

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
Width13.9 in15.43 in
Height5.31 in4.65 in
Depth10.71 in11.06 in
Weight9.26 lb11.51 lb

Optics

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
Lens shiftnoyes
Focal length range (f-f)15.57 - 18.6712.81 - 16.74
Throw ratio1.47 - 1.761.21 - 1.59
Zoom ratio1.2 x1.3 x
Projection distance0.97 - 11.691.2 - 8.1
Offset110.0 %105.0 %

Lighting

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
Type of lampBulbLED
Lamp life max (normal)4000.0 h15000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)10000.0 h15000.0 h
Bulb power240.0 W240.0 W

Image

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
Screen size152.4 - 30034.3 - 302.4
Screen size compatibility30 - 30034.1 - 302.4
Resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 854 x 480
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1200
  • 3840 x 2160
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Aspect ratio16:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)2200.0 lm2400.0 lm
Contrast ratio10000:1500000:1
Dynamic contrast10000:1500000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p

Features

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Memory card readernono
On Screen Display (OSD)yesyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HIN
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • CHI
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POR
  • RUS

Communication

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
Ethernet connectionnono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Compatibility

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
3D support (3D-Ready)yesno
HD readyyesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyes
HDRyesyes

Audio features

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
Built-in speakersyesyes
Number of built-in speakers12
RMS rated power5.0 W5.0 W

Power

BenQ W1700BenQ W1700
Optoma UHD40Optoma UHD40
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)250 - 385< 305
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power managementMains
  • Mains
  • USB

Pros & Cons

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