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BenQ W1800 vs Sony VPL-GTZ380

What W1800 does better (2) and where VPL-GTZ380 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W1800
BenQ · 2022W1800
4.6Score
2 advantages
Higher score
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Sony VPL-GTZ380
Sony · 2022VPL-GTZ380
4 advantages≈ US$85,000
4.5Picture9.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

W1800VPL-GTZ380
312 × 110246560 × 262760
W1800VPL-GTZ380Difference
Height110 mm262 mm−152 mm
Width312 mm560 mm−248 mm
Depth246 mm760 mm−514 mm
Weight3.1 kg51 kg−47.9 kg

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

Why is W1800 better than VPL-GTZ380?

  1. Weight3.1 kg vs 51 kg16.5×
  2. Audio outputYes · VPL-GTZ380: No

Why is VPL-GTZ380 better than W1800?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 10,000 lm5×
  2. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
  3. Ethernet (LAN)No · W1800: Yes
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 16,000:1+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony VPL-GTZ380Sony VPL-GTZ380≈ US$85,000
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)—
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLP—
Light sourceLampLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm10,000 lm
Native contrast ratio10,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:116,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHLG—
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 shiftNone—
Autofocus—No
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
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-C video input—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption296 W—
Light source life4,000 h—
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise34 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB—
Weight3.1 kg51 kg
Width312 mm560 mm
Height110 mm262 mm
Depth246 mm760 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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