{"id":35170,"date":"2019-10-31T22:02:42","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T19:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prohoster.info\/blog\/novaya-statya-obzor-4k-proektora-benq-w2700-na-uroven-vyshe\/"},"modified":"2019-10-31T22:02:42","modified_gmt":"2019-10-31T19:02:42","slug":"novaya-statya-obzor-4k-proektora-benq-w2700-na-uroven-vyshe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prohoster.info\/en\/blog\/news\/novaya-statya-obzor-4k-proektora-benq-w2700-na-uroven-vyshe","title":{"rendered":"New Article: Review of the 4K Projector BenQ W2700: A Step Up","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

Manufacturers of projectors are slowly but surely starting to adopt UHD-class devices on a large scale and are using various tricks to make them more accessible. The BenQ W1700, released a year ago and already becoming the 'people's 4K projector,' has quickly decreased in price in our country from 120-130 to 70-80 thousand<\/a><\/noindex>, while the recently released W1720, which corrected a couple of obvious flaws of its predecessor, immediately delighted buyers with a price of over 80 thousand rubles<\/a><\/noindex>.<\/p>\n

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But today we will talk about a more advanced solution that BenQ refers to as part of the CinePrime series (the simpler models are classified as CineHome) \u2013 the BenQ W2700 multimedia projector, which sets new standards for quality and color accuracy in the segment up to 150-200 thousand rubles.<\/p>\n

\u2193<\/a><\/noindex>#<\/a><\/noindex>Reference information, technical specifications, and features<\/h2>\n

The hero of today's review (known as the HT3550 in the US and some European countries) was first demonstrated to the public in January 2019 alongside a more advanced variant, the W5700, and a completely different class solution \u2013 the L6000 with blue laser backlighting and phosphor. The main emphasis in the design of the new products was on ultra-precise and, importantly, individual calibration at the factory for each unit, as well as support for the modern color space DCI-P3, which is used as a reference in today's film industry.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
BenQ W2700 projector<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Brightness<\/strong><\/td>\n2000 ANSI Lm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Actual resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n1920 × 1080 (3840 × 2160 \u2014 with 4-way XRP shift)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Supported resolution<\/strong><\/td>\nUp to 3840 × 2160 @ 60 Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of displayable colors<\/strong><\/td>\n1.07 billion, color coverage 100% Rec.709 and 95% DCI-P3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contrast<\/strong><\/td>\n30 000 : 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lamp specifications, normal \/ 'Eco' \/ 'Smart Eco' modes<\/strong><\/td>\nApproximately 4000 \/ 10,000 \/ 15,000 hours, 245 W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Projection system<\/strong><\/td>\n0.47-inch with optical actuator XRP, 4K UHD DMD Chip from Texas Instruments, BrilliantColor technology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Projection ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n1.13\u20131.47 : 1 (distance\/width)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diagonal image size<\/strong><\/td>\n30\u2013200 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Projection distance<\/strong><\/td>\n3.01-3.94 meters for a 120-inch screen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lens parameters<\/strong><\/td>\nF=1.9\u20132.48 | f = 12-15.6 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zoom, focus<\/strong><\/td>\n1.3 : 1, manual zoom\/manual focus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Image Format<\/strong><\/td>\n16:9 standard, 2 formats to choose from<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Offset<\/strong><\/td>\n110 % \u00b1 2.5 %<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trapezoidal distortion correction<\/strong><\/td>\nVertical, \u00b130 degrees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lens shift horizontally\/vertically<\/strong><\/td>\nNone\/+10 degrees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Horizontal scanning frequency<\/strong><\/td>\n15\u2013135 kHz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vertical scanning frequency<\/strong><\/td>\n23\u2013120 Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Speakers<\/strong><\/td>\n2 \u00d7 5 W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Installation<\/strong><\/td>\nDesktop, ceiling mount<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Projection<\/strong><\/td>\nFront or rear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Supported standards<\/strong><\/td>\n480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 3840\u00d72160, NTSC, PAL, SECAM <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interfaces<\/strong><\/td>\n2 \u00d7 HDMI 2.0 (with HDCP 2.2 support), USB Type-A (2.5A power), USB 3.0 Type-A (Media Reader), USB Type mini B (Service), Audio-Out (mini jack), S\/P-DIF, RS232-In, DC 12V Trigger (3.5 mm), IR Receiver (front and top) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Features<\/strong><\/td>\nCinePrime series, new DMD chip with 2.07 million micro-mirrors and 'interpolation' up to 8.3 million pixels (4-way XRP technology), HDR10 and HLG support via HDR-Pro technology, 3D, 6-segment RGBRGB color wheel, CinematicColor DCI-P3, BrilliantColor technology, active aperture (Dynamic Black technology), factory calibration, SmartEco, CinemaMaster Video+, CinemaMaster Audio+ 2, Motion Enhancer (MEMC), Low Dispersion Lens, ISF, USB Media Reader, USB Firmware Update<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Security<\/strong><\/td>\nKensington lock, keyboard lock<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n4.2 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>\n380 \u00d7 127 \u00d7 263 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Noise level<\/strong><\/td>\n28\/30 dB (Silence Mode\/Normal mode)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power supply<\/strong><\/td>\n100-240 V, 50\/60 Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power consumption<\/strong><\/td>\n350 W (maximum), 340 W (normal), 280 W (Eco), <0.5 W (standby mode)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional accessories<\/strong><\/td>\nLamp module;
3D glasses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Warranty;<\/strong><\/td>\n3 years (for the projector)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Approximate price (according to 'Yandex.Market')<\/strong><\/td>\n125 000-130 000 rubles<\/noindex><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

One of the most important innovations is equipping the projector with an updated 0.47-inch DLP matrix from Texas Instruments, now eliminating the unpleasant wide gray band around the image, which many reviewers tried not to mention. It's gone now, as are the relevant complaints about the manufacturer.<\/p>\n

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The physical resolution of the matrix remains at 1920 \u00d7 1080 pixels, and to create a 4K image (8.3 million pixels), the system tilts the micro-mirrors four times per frame (resulting in 4 half-frames), unlike the 0.67-inch matrix installed in the expensive BenQ W11000 (which belongs to the first generation of UHD projectors) that required only two mirror position changes. In both cases, this is done using an optical XPR actuator, but at different speeds.<\/p>\n

Over time, the micro-mirror shifting technology has proven its full viability, so if one does not compare projectors with this approach to devices with real 4K matrices under a magnifying glass, one can peacefully enjoy the image without worrying about its quality.<\/p>\n

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The new BenQ W2700 features a 245W lamp (with a power consumption of 350W), and the maximum brightness is rated at a typical figure of 2000 ANSI lumens, which is realistically only required when operating the projector in a non-darkened room. To maintain quality color reproduction, the model uses a 6-segment color wheel with primary colors (RGBRGB), but the filters themselves have been slightly modified to expand the color gamut, which for the W2700 is claimed to be at 95% DCI-P3 (or an additional filter is used, automatically activated when playing HDR content), but exclusively in one of the modes with reduced brightness. We see nothing wrong with this, as if you are interested in accuracy, the viewing room should be prepared according to all the rules.<\/p>\n

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To enhance the depth of black levels, the projector is equipped with a dynamic iris (Dynamic Black technology), which delivers results significantly better than any other tricks aimed at achieving the same effect.<\/p>\n

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The projector uses a shorter focus 1.3x zoom lens than the W1700, consisting of 10 high-resolution elements made of low-dispersion glass, combined in 8 groups and mounted in a metal housing. Additionally, it includes a 10% vertical shift feature for more precise and convenient image positioning adjustments.<\/p>\n

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The automatic electronic correction of trapezoidal distortions simplifies the setup process, though it only works vertically. Focus and zoom adjustments are performed manually and separately, and for a 120-inch diagonal image, the distance to the working surface can range from 3.01 to 3.94 meters.<\/p>\n

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The W2700 is arguably the only projector in its class with claimed individual factory calibration, confirmed by a certificate. Accurate image quality is ensured by the Cinematic Color DCI-P3 technologies and the ever-present Brilliant Color. Additionally, there is an option for manual setup and calibration according to ISF standards, skin tone adjustment, and overall saturation enhancement.<\/p>\n

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Thanks to its broader color reproduction capabilities, BenQ can now discuss HDR10 and Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) support with less hesitation than before. The performance of these standards is optimized by HDR-Pro technology. The projector automatically detects the type of HDR content and switches to the corresponding mode, expanding the color range while reducing operating brightness.<\/p>\n

To enhance fluidity, the W2700 employs Motion Enhancer technology, which works on the principle of interpolation and inserts the necessary number of frames (depending on the source). Fans of this effect will surely exist, while those who prefer the picture to remain as close to the original as possible can simply forget about this feature.  <\/p>\n

Another important change is the use of a stereo sound system consisting of two speakers with a total power of 10 watts. The updated CinemaMaster Audio+ 2 technology is responsible for sound quality this time.<\/p>\n

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The projector is equipped with a sufficient set of modern interfaces: two HDMI 2.0, RS-232, USB Type-A with an output current of 2.5 A for fast charging or additional power for various HDMI sticks, one 12V trigger output (for example, to connect a motorized screen), S\/P-DIF, audio output, a service port based on Micro USB, and USB 3.0 as a Media Reader. Yes, you heard that right \u2013 now the projector can be used without a wired connection to the signal source: just 'upload' the desired movie to a flash drive or external hard drive \u2013 and forget about wires.<\/p>\n

\u2193<\/a><\/noindex>#<\/a><\/noindex>Package contents, appearance, and design features<\/h2>\n

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The BenQ W2700 comes in a familiar compact cardboard box. The main emphasis is on the phrase about cinema-accurate color reproduction (Reproduce Cinematic Color Accuracy), while nine special icons inform us about other features of the model. One of the stickers on the packaging reveals the serial number, date (February 2019), and production location (China).<\/p>\n

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The package is simple \u2013 it includes the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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