BenQ W5800 vs Epson Home Cinema LS5000

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BenQ W5800BenQ W5800
MSRP $4,999
Epson Home Cinema LS5000Epson Home Cinema LS5000
MSRP $1,999.99
Display system
Imaging technologyDLP3LCD
Technology brandDLP3LCD
Number of imaging devices13
Chip / panel diagonal0.47 in0.62 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Native resolution1920 Γ— 10801920 Γ— 1080
Pixel shiftXPR 4-wayOther
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
Colour wheel segmentsRGBRGBβ€”
Optics
Throw ratio1.52–2.45:11.32–2.15:1
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 m40β€³: 1.14–1.86 m Β· 60β€³: 1.73–2.81 m Β· 80β€³: 2.32–3.76 m Β· 100β€³: 2.9–4.71 m Β· 120β€³: 3.49–5.66 m Β· 150β€³: 4.37–7.08 m Β· 200β€³: 5.84–9.45 m Β· 300β€³: 8.78–14.19 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.6Γ—1.62Γ—
FocusMotorizedManual
Vertical lens shiftΒ±50%Β±59%
Horizontal lens shiftΒ±21%Β±21%
Motorized lens shiftYesNo
Fixed offset0%β€”
Focal length16–25.7 mm18.2–29.2 mm
F-number2.1–31.49–1.77
Lens elements14β€”
Image size range60–200 in40–300 in
Vertical keystone-35–35Β°β€”
Horizontal keystone-35–35Β°β€”
Corner / warp correctionβ€”Warp
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
Life definitionβ€”50% brightness
Warm-up time20 sβ€”
Cool-down time10 sβ€”
Light-source dimmingDynamic frameβ€”
Brightness
ISO light outputβ€”2,500 lm
ANSI lumens2,600 lmβ€”
Colour light output (CLO)β€”2,500 lm (colour)
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast3,000,000:1800,000:1
Dynamic light controlLaser dimmingIris + laser 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 points11β€”
ISF certifiedYesβ€”
Picture mode memories110
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping typeDynamicβ€”
Tone-mapping brand nameHDR-PROβ€”
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz3840Γ—2160: 120 Hz Β· 1920Γ—1080: 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€”
Auto low-latency modeβ€”Yes
Audio
Speaker count00
DTSβ€”No
Audio outputsOptical, HDMI eARC, HDMI ARC3.5 mm, HDMI eARC, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth
HDMI ARCYesYes
HDMI eARCYesYes
Bluetooth audio outβ€”Yes
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-232YesNo
LAN controlYesYes
12 V triggerβ€”No
Control ecosystem driversControl4β€”
Wi-FiNoneWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth versionβ€”6.0
EthernetYesYes
Firmware / software
Smart OSNoneβ€”
Update policyGuaranteed product security updates until 31/12/2027β€”
3D
3D supportYesβ€”
3D sync methodDLP-Linkβ€”
3D formatsFrame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-sideβ€”
Glasses included0β€”
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Typical: 30 dB(A) Β· Eco: 27 dB(A)β€”
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40Β°C5–35Β°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,000 m3,048 m
High-altitude modeYesβ€”
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)460 Wβ€”
Power consumption by modeMax: 450 W Β· Normal: 380 W Β· Eco: 240 WNormal: 330 W Β· Quiet: 217 W
Standby power0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby power2 W2 W
Physical & installation
Width525 mm440 mm
Depth392 mm313 mm
Height146 mm147 mm
Weight10.5 kg8 kg
Exhaust / intake directionSideFront
Colours / finishesβ€”White
Mount hole patternThread: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 8–11β€”
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
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/W5800/W5800_UM_EN_240403163806.pdfhttps://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EHLS7000_EN_EAI.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, Warranty card
Remote typeBacklitβ€”
3D glasses in box0β€”