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BenQ W5850 vs Epson Home Cinema 5050UB

BenQ W5850BenQ W5850
MSRP $6,999
Epson Home Cinema 5050UB
Epson Home Cinema 5050UB
$2,850
Key differences
White light output2,600 lm ANSI2,600 lm ISO
Throw ratio1–1.6:11.35–2.84:1
Lowest input lag13 msDerived—
HDR formatsHDR10, + HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Lamp
Fan noiseNormal 30 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 20 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $6,999$2,850
Room fit
Distance to screen2.2–3.5 m3.0–6.3 m
Brightness
Rated brightness2,600 lmDerived2,600 lmDerived
White light output2,600 lm ANSI2,600 lm ISO
Colour light output—2,600 lm
Display system
Imaging technologyDLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal0.47 in0.74 in
Panel alignment—Zone-by-zone
On-screen resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shiftXPR 4-way4K PRO-UHD
Addressable resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast3,000,000:1Up to 1,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast methodLight-source dimmingDynamic iris
Manual iris—Yes
Colour
Colour gamutRec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverageDCI-P3 100% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, + HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mappingDynamicAdjustable
Tone mapping (maker name)HDR-PROPrecision HDR Adjustment
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points118
Picture mode memories110
Picture certificationsISF, Filmmaker Mode—
3D
3DYesYes
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, + Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses syncDLP-LinkRF
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Lamp
Lamp power—250 W
Light-source life20,000 h normal · 25,000 h eco3,500 h max · 4,000 h normal · 5,000 h eco
Light output control—Steps
Warm-up time20 s—
Cool-down time10 s600 s
Optics
Throw ratio1–1.6:11.35–2.84:1
Image size60–200 in50–300 in
Projection offset0%—
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.6×Derived2.1×Derived
Focal length10.57–16.91 mm22.5–46.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)2.1–2.32–3
Focus—Motorised
Vertical lens shift±50%±96.3%
Horizontal lens shift±15%±47.1%
Motorised lens shiftYesYes
Lens memory slots—10
Vertical keystone35°30°
Horizontal keystone35°—
Lens elements1615
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Max input refresh—4K UHD: 60 Hz
Max refresh at 4K—60 HzDerived
Input lag1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 13 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms—
Lowest input lag13 msDerived—
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz17.9 msDerived—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputsHDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.12 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.1DerivedHDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputs—VGA
Max input resolution4K UHDDCI 4K
USB media playbackYes—
Control portsRS-232RS-232, + 12 V trigger
Control-system driversControl4Control4
Horizontal scan15–135 kHz—
Vertical scan23–240 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi—None
EthernetYesYes
Audio
Speakers00
HDMI audio returneARCDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)525 × 392 × 146 mm520 × 450 × 170 mm
Weight10,500 g11,200 g
Colours—White
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mountM4, 8–11 mm screws—
Exhaust—Front
Dust filter—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C5–35°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 450 W · Normal 380 W · Eco 240 WMax 373 W · Normal 373 W · Eco 283 W
Standby0.5 W0.3 W
Networked standby2 W2 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 30 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 20 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1—
Risk groupRG2—
Marks—FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr🇺🇸 US 2 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr
User manualhttps://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/W5850/W5850_UM_EN_250403090323.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd56386.pdf
Spare parts—Lamp ELPLP89 · Air filter ELPAF39
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card, + Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote—Backlit