BenQ W5850 vs Epson Pro Cinema LS12000
 BenQ W5850MSRP $6,999 |  Epson Pro Cinema LS12000MSRP $5,999 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 2,600 lm ANSI | 2,700 lm ISO |
| Throw ratio | 1–1.6:1 | 1.35–2.84:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 13 msDerived | — |
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $6,999 | MSRP $5,999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.2–3.5 m | 3.0–6.3 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 2,600 lmDerived | 2,700 lmDerived |
| White light output | 2,600 lm ANSI | 2,700 lm ISO |
| Colour light output | — | 2,700 lm |
| Brightness by mode | — | Normal 2,700 lm · Eco 1,000 lm |
| Eco brightness | — | 37%Derived |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.74 in |
| Panel alignment | — | Zone-by-zone |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | 4K PRO-UHD |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | 2,500,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | Light-source dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverage | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Tone mapping | Dynamic | Adjustable |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | HDR-PRO | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Greyscale control points | 11 | 11 |
| Picture mode memories | 1 | 10 |
| Picture certifications | ISF, + Filmmaker Mode | ISF |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | No |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | — |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 25,000 h eco | 20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco |
| Life defined as | — | 50% brightness |
| Light output control | — | Continuous |
| Warm-up time | 20 s | — |
| Cool-down time | 10 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1–1.6:1 | 1.35–2.84:1 |
| Image size | 60–200 in | 50–300 in |
| Projection offset | 0% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6×Derived | 2.1×Derived |
| Focal length | 10.57–16.91 mm | 22.5–46.7 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.1–2.3 | 2–3 |
| Focus | — | Motorised |
| Vertical lens shift | ±50% | ±96.3% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±15% | ±47.1% |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | Yes |
| Lens memory slots | — | 10 |
| Vertical keystone | 35° | 30° |
| Horizontal keystone | 35° | 30° |
| Grid warp | — | Yes |
| Lens elements | 16 | 15 |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Frame interpolation at 4K | — | Yes |
| Max input refresh | — | 4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz |
| Max refresh at 4K | — | 120 HzDerived |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 13 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms | — |
| Lowest input lag | 13 msDerived | — |
| Input lag at 4K 60 Hz | 17.9 msDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.1Derived | HDMI 2.1Derived |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | DCI 4K |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232, + 12 V trigger |
| Control-system drivers | Control4 | Control4, + Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | 15–135 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 23–240 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Smart platform | — | None |
| Update period | — | 7 years |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 0 | 0 |
| Audio outputs | — | HDMI eARC |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived | eARCDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 525 × 392 × 146 mm | 520 × 447 × 169 mm |
| Weight | 10,500 g | 12,700 g |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 8–11 mm screws | M4, 10 mm screws |
| Dust filter | — | Replaceable |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 3,048 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 450 W · Normal 380 W · Eco 240 W | Normal 311 W · Eco 204 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W | 0.4 W |
| Networked standby | 2 W | 2 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Marks | — | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 5 yr or 12,000 h |
| User manual | https://esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/PROJECTOR%20FOR%20CONSUMER/UserManual/W5850/W5850_UM_EN_250403090323.pdf | https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd61119.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card, + Lens cap | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Stand or mount |
| Remote | — | Backlit |