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BenQ W5800 vs Epson Home Cinema 5050UB

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BenQ W5800BenQ W5800
MSRP $4,999
Epson Home Cinema 5050UB
MSRP $3,799.99
Display system
Imaging technologyDLP3LCD
Technology brandDLP3LCD
Number of imaging devices13
Chip / panel diagonal0.47 in0.74 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Native resolution1920 Γ— 10801920 Γ— 1080
Pixel shiftXPR 4-way4K PRO-UHD
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 2160β€”
Colour wheel segmentsRGBRGBβ€”
Panel alignment / convergence controlβ€”Zone
Optics
Throw ratio1.52–2.45:11.35–2.84:1
Projection distance table60β€³: 2.02–3.25 m Β· 80β€³: 2.69–4.34 m Β· 95β€³: 3.2–5.15 m Β· 100β€³: 3.37–5.42 m Β· 120β€³: 4.04–6.51 m Β· 150β€³: 5.05–8.14 m Β· 180β€³: 6.06–9.76 m Β· 200β€³: 6.73–10.85 m Β· 250β€³: 8.41–13.56 m Β· 300β€³: 10.09–16.27 m50β€³: 1.48–3.13 m Β· 60β€³: 1.78–3.76 m Β· 100β€³: 3–6.3 m Β· 150β€³: 4.52–9.47 m Β· 200β€³: 6.04–12.64 m Β· 250β€³: 7.56–15.82 m Β· 300β€³: 9.08–18.99 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.6Γ—2.1Γ—
FocusMotorizedMotorized
Vertical lens shiftΒ±50%Β±96.3%
Horizontal lens shiftΒ±21%Β±47.1%
Motorized lens shiftYesYes
Fixed offset0%β€”
Focal length16–25.7 mm22.5–46.7 mm
F-number2.1–32–3
Lens elements1415
Image size range60–200 in50–300 in
Lens memoryβ€”10
Vertical keystone-35–35Β°-30–30Β°
Horizontal keystone-35–35Β°β€”
Light source
Light source typeLaser (phosphor)Lamp
Light source detailLaser250 W UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) lamp
Lamp wattageβ€”250 W
Light source lifeNormal: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 25,000 hHigh: 3,500 h Β· Medium: 4,000 h Β· Eco: 5,000 h
Warm-up time20 sβ€”
Cool-down time10 s600 s
Light-source dimmingDynamic frameManual steps
Brightness
ISO light outputβ€”2,600 lm
ANSI lumens2,600 lmβ€”
Colour light output (CLO)β€”2,600 lm (colour)
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast3,000,000:11,000,000:1
Dynamic light controlLaser dimmingDynamic iris
Manual iris / apertureβ€”Yes
Colour
Rec.709 gamut100%β€”
DCI-P3 gamut100%100%
Gamut metricCoverageCoverage
Colour temperature presetsNative, Customβ€”
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.6β€”
Bit depth / 'number of colours'30 bit10 bit
Filmmaker ModeYesβ€”
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points118
ISF certifiedYesβ€”
Picture mode memories110
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping typeDynamicAdjustable
Tone-mapping brand nameHDR-PROPrecision HDR Adjustment
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz
Input lag (rated)1920Γ—1080 @ 120 Hz: 13 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 60 Hz: 17.9 ms Β· 3840Γ—2160 @ 60 Hz: 17.9 msβ€”
Audio
Speaker count00
Audio outputsOptical, HDMI eARC, HDMI ARCβ€”
HDMI ARCYesβ€”
HDMI eARCYesβ€”
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal3840 Γ— 21604096 Γ— 2160
HDMI port count22
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI-1: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.2, eARC; HDMI-2: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.2HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0b, 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0b, 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.2
Horizontal scan frequency15–135 kHzβ€”
Vertical scan frequency23–240 Hzβ€”
VGA inputβ€”Yes
USB media playbackYesβ€”
RS-232YesYes
LAN controlYesYes
12 V triggerβ€”Yes
Control ecosystem driversControl4Control4
Wi-FiNoneNone
EthernetYesYes
Firmware / software
Smart OSNoneβ€”
Update policyGuaranteed product security updates until 31/12/2027β€”
3D
3D supportYesYes
3D sync methodDLP-LinkRF
3D formatsFrame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-sideSide-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame packing
Glasses included00
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Typical: 30 dB(A) Β· Eco: 27 dB(A)High: 31 dB(A) Β· Eco: 20 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40Β°C5–35Β°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,000 m3,048 m
High-altitude modeYesYes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)460 W373 W
Power consumption by modeMax: 450 W Β· Normal: 380 W Β· Eco: 240 WHigh: 373 W Β· Eco: 283 W
Standby power0.5 W0.3 W
Networked standby power2 W2 W
Physical & installation
Width525 mm520 mm
Depth392 mm450 mm
Height146 mm170 mm
Weight10.5 kg11.2 kg
Exhaust / intake directionSideFront
Colours / finishesβ€”White
Mount hole patternThread: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 8–11β€”
Air filterβ€”Replaceable
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG2β€”
Laser product classClass 1β€”
Safety & market certificationsISFFCC
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 2 yr Β· πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ CA 2 yr
Light-source warrantyβ€”90-day limited lamp warranty
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/W5800/W5800_UM_EN_240403163806.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd56386.pdf
Spares availabilityβ€”Replacement lamp ELPLP89 (V13H010L89) and air filter ELPAF39 (V13H134A39) are listed by Epson
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Hdmi cable, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens coverProjector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide, Hdmi cable clamps
Remote typeBacklitBacklit
3D glasses in box00