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BenQ W1800i vs BenQ W4000i

What W1800i does better (2) and where W4000i wins (5) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W1800i
BenQ · 2021W1800i
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,850
vs
BenQ W4000i
BenQ · 2023W4000i
5.5Score
5 advantages
Higher score
4.8Picture7.9
5.0Gaming & inputs4.2
5.4Setup & placement5.4
3.3Smart features & sound2.6
2.4Noise, lifetime & portability3.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

W1800iW4000i
312 × 110246420 × 135312
W1800iW4000iDifference
Height110 mm135 mm−25 mm
Width312 mm420 mm−108 mm
Depth246 mm312 mm−66 mm
Weight3.1 kg6.6 kg−3.5 kg

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

Why is W1800i better than W4000i?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 5 W2×
  2. Weight3.1 kg vs 6.6 kg2.1×

Why is W4000i better than W1800i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 3,200 lm+60%
  2. Light source life4,000 h vs 20,000 h5×
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1200×
  4. Ethernet (LAN)No · W1800i: Yes
  5. Fan noise35 dB vs 32 dB+9%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ W1800iBenQ W1800i≈ US$1,8504.6
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 source—LED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm3,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:12,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Colour gamut (Rec.709)—100%
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)—100%
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Input lag—5 ms
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:11.15:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.46:11.5:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m2.55 m
Smallest image size60″60″
Largest image size200″200″
Optical zoom1.3×1.3×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W5 W
Dolby Atmos—Yes
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)Android TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version2—
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption380 W380 W
Light source life4,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise35 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB28 dB
Weight3.1 kg6.6 kg
Width312 mm420 mm
Height110 mm135 mm
Depth246 mm312 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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