BenQ W5800 vs Epson Pro Cinema LS12000
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| Spec | BenQ W5800 | Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Technology brand | — | 3LCD |
| Number of imaging devices | — | 3 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.74 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Pixel shift | — | 4K PRO-UHD |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.52–2.45:1 | 1.35–2.84:1 |
| Zoom type | — | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6× | 2.1× |
| Focus | — | Motorized |
| Vertical lens shift | ±50% | ±96.3% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±21% | ±47.1% |
| Motorized lens shift | Yes | Yes |
| Focal length | 16–25.7 mm | 22.5–46.7 mm |
| F-number | 2.1–3 | 2–3 |
| Lens elements | — | 15 |
| Image size range | — | 50–300 in |
| Lens memory | — | 10 |
| Vertical keystone | -35–35° | -30–30° |
| Horizontal keystone | -35–35° | -30–30° |
| Light source | ||
| Light source detail | Laser | True Laser Diode Array |
| Light source life | Normal: 20,000 h · Eco: 25,000 h | Normal: 20,000 h · Medium: 20,000 h · Eco: 20,000 h |
| Life definition | — | 50% brightness |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | — | 2,700 lm |
| ANSI lumens | 2,600 lm | — |
| Colour light output (CLO) | — | 2,700 lm (colour) |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | 2,500,000:1 |
| Dynamic light control | Laser dimming | Dynamic iris |
| Colour | ||
| Rec.709 gamut | 100% | — |
| DCI-P3 gamut | 100% | — |
| Gamut metric | Coverage | — |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 30 bit | — |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes | — |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| ISF certified | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Tone mapping type | — | Adjustable |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| Max refresh rate | — | 3840×2160: 120 Hz |
| Input lag (rated) | 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 13 ms · 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 17.9 ms · 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 17.9 ms | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker count | 0 | — |
| HDMI ARC | — | Yes |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | — | 4096 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 2 |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15–135 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan frequency | 23–240 Hz | — |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | Yes |
| 12 V trigger | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | — | No |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Typical: 30 dB(A) · Eco: 27 dB(A) | Normal: 30 dB(A) · Economy: 22 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | — | 20–80%RH |
| Operating orientations | — | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption by mode | Max: 450 W · Normal: 380 W · Eco: 240 W | Normal: 311 W · Medium: 243 W · Eco: 204 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 525 mm | 520 mm |
| Depth | 392 mm | 447 mm |
| Height | 146 mm | 193 mm |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 12.7 kg |
| Air filter | — | Replaceable |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | — | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 5 yr or 12,000 h |