BenQ W5800 vs Nebula X1 Pro

BenQ W5800 is better for gaming and lighter. Nebula X1 Pro is brighter, quieter and broader on HDR.

	BenQ W5800MSRP $4,999	Nebula X1 Pro$4,999 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	2,600 lm ANSI	3,500 lm ANSI
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	5,000:1
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.52–2.45:1	0.9–1.5:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	13 msDerived	18.3 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	RGB triple laser
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	26 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$4,999	$4,999
Best price
Best price	—	$4,999
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.4–5.4 m	2.0–3.3 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	2,600 lm ANSI	3,500 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	0.47 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	XPR 4-way	XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Colour wheel segments
Colour wheel segments	6	—
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	5,000:1
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1	56,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	Dynamic iris
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverage	BT.2020 110% area
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6	—
Colour temperature presets
Colour temperature presets	Native, Custom	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	Dynamic	—
Tone mapping (maker name)
Tone mapping (maker name)	HDR-PRO	—
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	11	—
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	1	—
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF, Filmmaker Mode	ISF
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	RGB triple laser
Emitter
Emitter	—	RGB triple laser
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 25,000 h eco	25,000 h
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	0.9–1.5:1
Image size
Image size	60–200 in	60–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.61×Derived	1.67×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	16–25.7 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.1–3	—
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	Yes
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±50%	—
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±21%	—
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	Yes	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	35°	—
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	35°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	—	Yes
Auto setup
Auto setup	—	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Lens elements
Lens elements	14	14
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 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	1080p: 60 Hz 18.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 18.3 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.2)	HDMI 2.1 (eARC)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	—
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Control4	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–135 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–240 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	None	Wi-Fi 5
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	—
Smart platform
Smart platform	None	Google TV
RAM
RAM	—	2 GB
Storage
Storage	—	32 GB
Security updates until
Security updates until	31 Dec 2027	—
Netflix
Netflix	—	Built in
Casting
Casting	—	Chromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	—	400 W
Speakers
Speakers	0	—
Layout
Layout	—	7.1.4
Audio formats
Audio formats	—	Dolby Atmos
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	Optical, HDMI eARC	HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	eARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	—	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	525 × 392 × 146 mm	435 × 343 × 761 mm
Weight
Weight	10,500 g	32,800 g
Colours
Colours	—	Black
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	—	Gimbal, 25° tilt, motorised
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 8–11 mm screws	—
Exhaust
Exhaust	Side	—
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP43
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	—
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	—
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	—
Power draw
Power draw	Max 460 W · Normal 380 W · Eco 240 W	—
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	—
Networked standby
Networked standby	Up to 2 W	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	—
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
Marks
Marks	—	CE, UKCA
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	2 yr
User manual
User manual	https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/W5800/W5800_UM_EN_240403163806.pdf	https://salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000031751/en_US/000031751.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, HDMI cable, Lens cap	Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, USB cable, Lens cap, Stand or mount
Remote
Remote	IR · backlit	Voice

BenQ W5800MSRP $4,999

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