BenQ W5800 vs Epson Home Cinema LS11000

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BenQ W5800BenQ W5800
MSRP $4,999
Epson Home Cinema LS11000
MSRP $4,499.99
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— 21603840 Γ— 2160
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· 80β€³: 2.39–5.03 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°-30–30Β°
Light source
Light source typeLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light source detailLaserTrue Laser Diode Array
Light source lifeNormal: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 25,000 hNormal: 20,000 h Β· Medium: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 20,000 h
Life definitionβ€”50% brightness
Warm-up time20 sβ€”
Cool-down time10 sβ€”
Light-source dimmingDynamic frameContinuous
Brightness
ISO light outputβ€”2,500 lm
ANSI lumens2,600 lmβ€”
Colour light output (CLO)β€”2,500 lm (colour)
Brightness by modeβ€”Normal: 2,500 lm Β· Eco: 1,000 lm
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast3,000,000:11,200,000:1
Dynamic light controlLaser dimmingLaser dimming
Colour
Rec.709 gamut100%β€”
DCI-P3 gamut100%β€”
Gamut metricCoverageβ€”
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 points1114
Auto-calibrationβ€”Software
ISF certifiedYesβ€”
Picture mode memories110
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Tone mapping typeDynamicAdjustable
Tone-mapping brand nameHDR-PROβ€”
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Interpolation at 4Kβ€”Yes
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz3840Γ—2160: 120 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 ARCHDMI ARC, HDMI eARC
HDMI ARCYesYes
HDMI eARCYesYes
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 2.1, HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3, eARC
Horizontal scan frequency15–135 kHzβ€”
Vertical scan frequency23–240 Hzβ€”
USB media playbackYesβ€”
RS-232YesYes
LAN controlYesYes
12 V triggerβ€”Yes
Control ecosystem driversControl4Crestron, Control4
Wi-FiNoneβ€”
EthernetYesYes
Firmware / software
Smart OSNoneNone
Update policyGuaranteed product security updates until 31/12/2027β€”
3D
3D supportYesNo
3D sync methodDLP-Linkβ€”
3D formatsFrame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-sideβ€”
Glasses included0β€”
Setup automation
Auto keystoneβ€”No
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Typical: 30 dB(A) Β· Eco: 27 dB(A)Normal: 30 dB(A) Β· Eco: 22 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 W311 W
Power consumption by modeMax: 450 W Β· Normal: 380 W Β· Eco: 240 WNormal: 311 W Β· Medium: 243 W Β· Eco: 204 W
Standby power0.5 W0.4 W
Networked standby power2 W2 W
Physical & installation
Width525 mm520 mm
Depth392 mm447 mm
Height146 mm169 mm
Weight10.5 kg12.7 kg
Exhaust / intake directionSideβ€”
Colours / finishesβ€”White
Mount hole patternThread: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 8–11Thread: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 10–10
Air filterβ€”Replaceable
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG2RG2
Laser product classClass 1Class 1
Safety & market certificationsISFFCC, UL
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 2 yr Β· πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EU 5 yr or 12,000 h
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/W5800/W5800_UM_EN_240403163806.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd61108.pdf
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
Remote typeBacklitBacklit
3D glasses in box0β€”