BenQ W5800 vs JVC DLA-NZ500

BenQ W5800 is $1,000.95 cheaper, better for gaming and lighter. JVC DLA-NZ500 is sharper and quieter.

	BenQ W5800MSRP $4,999	JVC DLA-NZ500$5,999.95 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	2,600 lm ANSI	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	40,000:1
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.52–2.45:1	1.34–2.14:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	13 msDerived	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	23 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$4,999	$6,999.95
Best price
Best price	—	$5,999.95
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.4–5.4 m	3.0–4.8 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	2,600 lm ANSI	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	2,000 lm
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	LCoS
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	0.69 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	17:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	XPR 4-way	None
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	—
Colour wheel segments
Colour wheel segments	6	—
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	40,000:1
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	Light-source dimming
Manual iris
Manual iris	—	Yes
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverage	Rec. 709 100% coverage (xy)
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	12 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6	2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom
Colour temperature presets
Colour temperature presets	Native, Custom	D93, D65, D55, Custom
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)
Tone mapping (maker name)	HDR-PRO	Frame Adapt HDR (Gen2) with Deep Black Tone Control
HDR metadata used
HDR metadata used	—	Uses MaxCLL
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	6-axis
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	11	—
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	1	4
Auto-calibration
Auto-calibration	—	Sensor supported
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF, Filmmaker Mode	ISF, Filmmaker Mode
3D
3D	Yes	No
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	—	BLU-Escent
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 25,000 h eco	20,000 h
Life defined as
Life defined as	—	50% brightness
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	20 s	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	10 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.52–2.45:1	1.34–2.14:1
Image size
Image size	60–200 in	60–200 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.61×Derived	1.6×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	16–25.7 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.1–3	—
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±50%	±70%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±21%	±28%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	Yes	Yes
Lens memory slots
Lens memory slots	—	5
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	35°	—
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	35°	—
Lens elements
Lens elements	14	15
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
Black frame insertion
Black frame insertion	—	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz	4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 13 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.2)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3, 32 Gbps)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	DCI 4K
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	No
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	None
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Control4	Control4
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–135 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–240 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	None	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	None	—
Security updates until
Security updates until	31 Dec 2027	—
Audio
Speakers
Speakers	0	0
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	Optical, HDMI eARC	—
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	525 × 392 × 146 mm	450 × 479 × 181 mm
Weight
Weight	10,500 g	14,600 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 8–11 mm screws	—
Exhaust
Exhaust	Side	Rear
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	5–35°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	2,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 460 W · Normal 380 W · Eco 240 W	280 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.3 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	Up to 2 W	1.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	23 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Marks
Marks	—	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	3 yr
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/W5800/W5800_UM_EN_240403163806.pdf	https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-4685-11.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, HDMI cable, Lens cap	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cap
Remote
Remote	IR · backlit	IR

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