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BenQ W1800 vs BenQ W5800

What W1800 does better (3) and where W5800 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W1800
BenQ · 2022W1800
4.6Score
3 advantages
vs
BenQ W5800
BenQ · 2024W5800
6.2Score
5 advantages≈ US$3,900
Higher score
4.5Picture6.0
2.7Setup & placement7.3
2.9Noise, lifetime & portability4.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

W1800W5800
312 × 110246525 × 145392
W1800W5800Difference
Height110 mm145 mm−35 mm
Width312 mm525 mm−213 mm
Depth246 mm392 mm−146 mm
Weight3.1 kg10.1 kg−7 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is W1800 better than W5800?

  1. Weight3.1 kg vs 10.1 kg3.3×
  2. Audio outputYes · W5800: No
  3. Power consumption296 W vs 380 W+28%

Why is W5800 better than W1800?

  1. Light source life4,000 h vs 20,000 h5×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 2,600 lm+30%
  3. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
  4. Ethernet (LAN)No · W1800: Yes
  5. Fan noise34 dB vs 30 dB+13%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ W5800BenQ W5800≈ US$3,9006.2
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm2,600 lm
Native contrast ratio10,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1—
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHLGHDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Colour gamut (Rec.709)100%—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Input lag4.2 ms—
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:1—
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.46:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m—
Smallest image size60″—
Largest image size200″—
Optical zoom1.3×—
Lens shiftNoneVertical
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption296 W380 W
Light source life4,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise34 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB27 dB
Weight3.1 kg10.1 kg
Width312 mm525 mm
Height110 mm145 mm
Depth246 mm392 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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