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BenQ W1800i vs Optoma UHD35x

What W1800i does better (2) and where UHD35x wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ W1800i
BenQ · 2021W1800i
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,850
vs
Optoma UHD35x
Optoma · 2022UHD35x
7.0Score
6 advantages≈ US$1,400
Higher score
4.8Picture7.8
5.0Gaming & inputs5.9
5.4Setup & placement7.0
2.4Noise, lifetime & portability4.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

W1800iUHD35x
312 × 110246315 × 118270
W1800iUHD35xDifference
Height110 mm118 mm−8 mm
Width312 mm315 mm−3 mm
Depth246 mm270 mm−24 mm
Weight3.1 kg3.9 kg−0.8 kg

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

Why is W1800i better than UHD35x?

  1. Weight3.1 kg vs 3.9 kg+26%
  2. Optical zoom1.3× vs 1.1×+18%

Why is UHD35x better than W1800i?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 3,500 lm+75%
  2. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1100×
  4. Fan noise35 dB vs 28 dB+25%
  5. Largest image size200″ vs 302″+51%
  6. Power consumption380 W vs 305 W+25%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ W1800iBenQ W1800i≈ US$1,8504.6
Optoma UHD35xOptoma UHD35x≈ US$1,4007.0
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
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm3,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:11,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:11.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.46:11.66:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m3.32 m
Smallest image size60″33″
Largest image size200″302″
Optical zoom1.3×1.1×
Lens shiftNoneVertical
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption380 W305 W
Light source life4,000 h4,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h15,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise35 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB26 dB
Weight3.1 kg3.9 kg
Width312 mm315 mm
Height110 mm118 mm
Depth246 mm270 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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