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BenQ W1720 Projector
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4.0 out of 5
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3.7 out of 5
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General

Projector typeDLPDLPDLP

Connectivity

Serial interface typeRS-232
N/A
RS-232
DVI innonono
HDMI version1.4a/2.02.0a1.4a/2.0
Number of HDMI inputs222
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-sizeFull-size
HDCPyesyesyes
USB 2.01
N/A
2
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
N/A
1
AC (power) inputyes
N/A
yes
Number of headphone outputs
N/A
1
N/A
Analog 3.5mm output
N/A
N/A
yes
Analogue 3.5mm input
N/A
N/A
yes
Analogue RCA stereo input
N/A
N/A
no
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
N/A
no
Composite input
N/A
N/A
no
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
no
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
yes
DisplayPort
N/A
N/A
no
HDMI
N/A
N/A
yes
MHL
N/A
N/A
yes
MHL version
N/A
N/A
2.1
Headphone output
N/A
N/A
no
Microphone input
N/A
N/A
no
Other connectors
N/A
N/A
5mm output
S-video input
N/A
N/A
no
SCART in
N/A
N/A
no
USB
N/A
N/A
yes
USB (total)
N/A
N/A
1
USB powered (only mha USB)
N/A
N/A
yes
VGA in
N/A
N/A
yes
12V trigger
N/A
N/A
yes

Design

Design typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projectorDesktop projector
Colour of productBlack,WhiteBrown,WhiteBlack
Built-in displaynonono
Portable
N/A
N/A
no
Steering
N/A
N/A
Manual
3-Chip/Colour wheel
N/A
N/A
Colour wheel
Cable lock slot
N/A
N/A
yes

Technical details

Noise level33.0 dB30.0 dB25 - 28
Noise level (economic mode)29.0 dB28.0 dB25.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
N/A
N/A
0 - 85

Dimensions

Width13.9 in14.96 in19.61 in
Height5.31 in5.0 in5.55 in
Depth10.71 in10.35 in13.03 in
Weight9.26 lb9.26 lb17.2 lb

Optics

Throw ratio1.5 - 1.651.13 - 1.471.39 - 2.22
Zoom ratio1.1 x1.3 x1.6 x
Offset110.0 %105.0 %
N/A
Focal length range (f-f)
N/A
12 - 15.620.91 - 32.62
Aperture range (F-F)
N/A
1.9 - 2.472.5 - 3.26
Lens shift
N/A
N/A
yes
Type of lens shift
N/A
N/A
Vertical
Lens memory
N/A
N/A
no
Focus
N/A
N/A
Manual
Zoom type
N/A
N/A
Manual
Projection distance
N/A
N/A
1.3 - 9.3

Lighting

Lamp life max (normal)4000.0 h4000.0 h1500.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)10000.0 h10000.0 h10000.0 h
Number of lamps111
Bulb power240.0 W245.0 W240.0 W
Type of lamp
N/A
N/A
Bulb

Image

Screen size76.2 - 30040.2 - 20026.4 - 302.4
Screen size compatibility60 - 30040 - 20026.45 - 302.2
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 3840 x 2160
N/A
  • 640 x 480
  • 800 x 600
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1200
Native aspect ratio16:916:916:9
Aspect ratio16:9
N/A
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)2000.0 lm2000.0 lm2200.0 lm
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
N/A
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
Resolution
N/A
N/A
3840 x 2160 px
Contrast ratio
N/A
N/A
1200000:1
Dynamic contrast
N/A
N/A
1200000:1
Image frequency
N/A
N/A
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
Refresh rate
N/A
N/A
120.0 Hz

Features

Handheld remote controlyesyesyes
Memory card readernonono
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
N/A
yes
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
N/A
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • POR
  • RUS
Smart TVnono
N/A
Quick start guide
N/A
yes
N/A
RoHS compliance
N/A
N/A
yes
Backlit remote control
N/A
N/A
no

Communication

Ethernet connectionnonoyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nonono
Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
N/A
N/A
1

Compatibility

Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)
N/A
yesno
Analog signal format system
N/A
Not supported
N/A
HD ready
N/A
N/A
yes
HDR
N/A
N/A
yes
HDR Format
N/A
N/A
HDR10

Audio features

Built-in speakersyesyesyes
Number of built-in speakers122
RMS rated power5.0 W5.0 W4.0 W

Power

Power consumption (typical)330.0 W340.0 W305.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)245.0 W280.0 W249.0 W
Power consumption (max)385.0 W350.0 W
N/A
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)
N/A
N/A
249 - 305
Separate power connector (mains)
N/A
N/A
Large power inlet connector
Power management
N/A
N/A
  • Mains
  • USB

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