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BenQ V5000i vs Formovie THEATER Premium

BenQ V5000i is better for gaming. Formovie THEATER Premium is $500 cheaper, lighter and broader on HDR.

BenQ V5000iMSRP $3,499
Formovie THEATER Premium$2,999 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
2,500 lm ANSI2,200 lm ISO
Throw ratio
0.25:10.21:1
Lowest input lag
8.7 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Light source
RGB triple laserLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Up to 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$3,499$3,499
Best price
—$2,999
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.55 m0.46 m
Picture
White light output
2,500 lm ANSI2,200 lm ISO
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.47 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
2,500,000:13,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 100% · DCI-P3 98% · BT.2020 95%BT.2020 107% area
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping (maker name)
HDR-PRO—
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
Greyscale control points
1111
Picture certifications
Filmmaker Mode—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
Light source
Light source
RGB triple laserLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
RGB triple laser—
Light engine
—ALPD 4.0 RGB+
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco30,000 h
Warm-up time
About 30 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.25:10.21:1
Throw measured from
—Rear of the case
Image size
70–100 in80–150 in
Projection offset
124%—
Zoom
NoneNone
Focal length
2.4 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
2—
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Autofocus
—No
Vertical keystone
30°—
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Auto keystone
YesNo
Corner correction
8-point8-point
Auto setup
Fit to screen—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 21.2 ms · 240 Hz 8.7 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms—
Gaming features
ALLMALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, internal)2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.2)
Max input resolution
4K UHD—
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V trigger—
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz—
Vertical scan
23–240 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.05.0
Ethernet
—Yes
Smart platform
Android TVGoogle TV
OS version
—12
Google-certified
YesYes
Chipset
—MediaTek MT9629
RAM
—2 GB
Storage
—32 GB
Security updates until
31 Dec 2026—
Netflix
Via dongleBuilt in
Casting
Chromecast built-inChromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
40 W30 W
Speakers
42
Layout
—Stereo
Tuned by
treVoloBowers & Wilkins
Audio formats
—Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
760 × 358 × 164 mm550 × 349 × 108 mm
Weight
13,210 g9,800 g
Orientations
—Table, Ceiling
Ceiling mount
—M4, 10 mm screws
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode—
Power draw
Max 180 W · Normal 150 WMax 350 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
—Up to 2 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Up to 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Eye-protection sensor
YesYes
Marks
—CE, UKCA, FCC
Warranty
3 yr🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 2 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 2 yr
User manual
—https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0696/7446/7362/files/Formovie_Theater_Premium_Laser_TV_User_Manual-20250718.pdf?v=1753082907
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Streaming donglePower cord, Remote, User manual, Warranty card, Cleaning kit
Remote
VoiceVoice
BenQ V5000iMSRP $3,499
Formovie THEATER Premium$2,999 · Amazon
Buy