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BenQ W5800 vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES

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BenQ W5800BenQ W5800
MSRP $4,999
Sony VPL-XW6100ES
MSRP $18,999
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPLCoS
Technology brandDLPSXRD
Number of imaging devices13
Chip / panel diagonal0.47 in0.61 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:9Derived
Native resolution1920 Γ— 10803840 Γ— 2160
Pixel shiftXPR 4-wayβ€”
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 2160β€”
Optical system descriptionβ€”Wide Dynamic Range Optics with an Advanced Crisp-Focused (ACF) lens: 70 mm aspherical front lens and a floating focus system using two moving lens groups and extra-low dispersion glass
Colour wheel segmentsRGBRGBβ€”
Panel alignment / convergence controlβ€”Zone
Optics
Throw ratio1.52–2.45:11.34–2.87:1
Throw reference pointβ€”Lens
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 m60β€³: 1.78–3.75 m Β· 80β€³: 2.38–5.02 m Β· 100β€³: 2.99–6.28 m Β· 120β€³: 3.6–7.55 m Β· 150β€³: 4.51–9.45 m Β· 170β€³: 5.12–10.72 m Β· 200β€³: 6.03–12.62 m Β· 250β€³: 7.54–15.78 m Β· 300β€³: 9.06–18.95 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.6Γ—2.1Γ—
FocusMotorizedMotorized
Vertical lens shiftΒ±50%Β±85%
Horizontal lens shiftΒ±21%Β±36%
Motorized lens shiftYesYes
Fixed offset0%β€”
Focal length16–25.7 mmβ€”
F-number2.1–32.5–3.24
Lens elements14β€”
Interchangeable lensβ€”No
Image size range60–200 in60–300 in
Lens memoryβ€”5
Vertical keystone-35–35Β°β€”
Horizontal keystone-35–35Β°β€”
Corner / warp correctionβ€”4pt
Light source
Light source typeLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light source detailLaserLaser diode
Light source lifeNormal: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 25,000 hUnspecified: 20,000 h
Life definitionβ€”Unspecified
Warm-up time20 sβ€”
Cool-down time10 sβ€”
Light-source dimmingDynamic frameDynamic frame
Brightness
ANSI lumens2,600 lmβ€”
Claimed brightness (non-standard)β€”2,700
Claimed brightness unitβ€”Unspecified
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast3,000,000:1β€”
Dynamic light controlLaser dimmingLaser dimming
Colour
Rec.709 gamut100%β€”
DCI-P3 gamut100%95%
Gamut metricCoverageβ€”
Colour temperature presetsNative, CustomD93, D65, D55, Custom
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom
Bit depth / 'number of colours'30 bitβ€”
Filmmaker ModeYesβ€”
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points11β€”
ISF certifiedYesβ€”
Picture mode memories1β€”
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping typeDynamicDynamic
Tone-mapping brand nameHDR-PROXR Dynamic Tone Mapping
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Interpolation at 4Kβ€”Yes
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz1920Γ—1080: 120 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 120 Hz Β· 4096Γ—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 ms3840Γ—2160 @ 120 Hz: 21 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 120 Hz: 13 ms
Auto low-latency modeβ€”Yes
Audio
Speaker count00
Audio outputsOptical, HDMI eARC, HDMI ARCβ€”
HDMI ARCYesβ€”
HDMI eARCYesβ€”
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 (ALLM); HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 (ALLM)
Horizontal scan frequency15–135 kHz26.97–270 kHz
Vertical scan frequency23–240 Hz23.98–120 Hz
USB media playbackYesβ€”
RS-232YesYes
LAN controlYesYes
Wired IR inputβ€”Yes
12 V triggerβ€”Yes
Control ecosystem driversControl4Control4, Crestron, Savant
Wi-FiNoneβ€”
EthernetYesYes
Firmware / software
Smart OSNoneβ€”
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€”
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Typical: 30 dB(A) Β· Eco: 27 dB(A)Rated: 26 dB(A)
Noise measurement standardβ€”Unspecified
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40Β°C5–35Β°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,000 mβ€”
High-altitude modeYesYes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)460 W380 W
Power consumption by modeMax: 450 W Β· Normal: 380 W Β· Eco: 240 Wβ€”
Standby power0.5 W0.3 W
Networked standby power2 W0.5 W
Physical & installation
Width525 mm460 mm
Depth392 mm517 mm
Height146 mm210 mm
Weight10.5 kg14 kg
Exhaust / intake directionSideRear
Colours / finishesβ€”Black, White
Mount hole patternThread: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 8–11β€”
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG2β€”
Laser product classClass 1β€”
Safety & market certificationsISFIMAX Enhanced
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yr
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR/UserManual/W5800/W5800_UM_EN_240403163806.pdfhttps://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/xw8100/v1/en/index.html
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Hdmi cable, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens coverRemote, Batteries, Lens cap, Power cord, Setup guide
Remote typeBacklitβ€”
3D glasses in box0β€”