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BenQ W1800 vs ULTIMEA Apollo P40
What W1800 does better (6) and where Apollo P40 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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4.5Picture2.6
2.7Setup & placement7.7
2.1Smart features & sound3.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
W1800Apollo P40
| W1800 | Apollo P40 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 110 mm | 105 mm | +5 mm |
| Width | 312 mm | 265 mm | +47 mm |
| Depth | 246 mm | 265 mm | −19 mm |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 2.5 kg | +0.6 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is W1800 better than Apollo P40?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 700 lm2.9×
- Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 1,500:16.7×
- 4K method4K by pixel shifting vs 4K input only (downscaled)
- HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
- Largest image size200″ vs 150″+33%
Why is Apollo P40 better than W1800?
- Light source life4,000 h vs 100,000 h25×
- Automatic keystone correctionNo · W1800: Yes
- Built-in speakers (total output)5 W vs 10 W2×
- Weight3.1 kg vs 2.47 kg+26%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K input only (downscaled) |
| Display technology | DLP | LCD (single panel) |
| Light source | Lamp | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 2,000 lm | 700 lm |
| Native contrast ratio | 10,000:1 | — |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 10,000:1 | 1,500:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | — |
| HDR formats | HLG | — |
| Colour gamut (Rec.709) | 100% | — |
| 3D playback | Yes | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | 4.2 ms | — |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.13:1 | 1.4:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 1.46:1 | — |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.5 m | 3.1 m |
| Smallest image size | 60″ | 150″ |
| Largest image size | 200″ | 150″ |
| Optical zoom | 1.3× | — |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Autofocus | — | Yes |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 5 W | 10 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Android TV | — |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| AirPlay | — | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | — |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 296 W | — |
| Light source life | 4,000 h | 100,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 10,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 34 dB | — |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 29 dB | — |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 2.47 kg |
| Width | 312 mm | 265 mm |
| Height | 110 mm | 105 mm |
| Depth | 246 mm | 265 mm |
| Colours | White | Grey, Black |
