BenQ W5850
| Brand | BenQ · Cinema |
| Type | Home cinema |
| Released | January 2026 |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (1080p pixel shift) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Brightness | 2,600 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1–1.6:1 |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 13 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms |
A single-chip DLP laser projector for home cinema with 4K UHD output from a pixel-shifted 0.47-inch chip, a rated 2,600 ANSI lumens, and a 16-element 1.6x motorized zoom lens with a 1.0 to 1.6 throw ratio. It has two HDMI inputs, one with eARC, DLP-Link 3D, and no built-in speaker or smart platform.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 2,600 lm ANSI | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | |
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | |
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 100% coverage | |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | |
| Tone mapping | Dynamic | |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | HDR-PRO | |
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | |
| Greyscale control points | 11 | |
| Picture mode memories | 1 | |
| Picture certifications | ISF, Filmmaker Mode | |
| 3D | Yes | |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 25,000 h eco | |
| Warm-up time | 20 s | |
| Cool-down time | 10 s |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1–1.6:1100″ · 2.21–3.54 m | |
| Image size | 60–200 in | |
| Projection offset | 0% | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6×Derived | |
| Focal length | 10.57–16.91 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.1–2.3 | |
| Vertical lens shift | ±50% | |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±15% | |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | |
| Vertical keystone | 35° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 35° | |
| Lens elements | 16 |
Motion & gaming
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 17.9 ms · 120 Hz 13 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.9 ms |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.1 | |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | |
| USB media playback | Yes | |
| Control ports | RS-232 | |
| Control-system drivers | Control4 |
Smart platform
| Ethernet | Yes |
Audio
| Speakers | 0 | |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 525 × 392 × 146 mm | |
| Weight | 10,500 g | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 8–11 mm screws |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | Max 450 W · Normal 380 W · Eco 240 W | |
| Standby | 0.5 W | |
| Networked standby | 2 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Laser class | Class 1 | |
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | |
| User manual | esupportdownload.benq.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cap |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2026 | BenQ W5850 4K Short Throw Projector Review Projector Reviews · March 26, 2026 | Projector Reviews |
| August 10, 2026 | BenQ W5850 4K Laser Projector Review Home Theater Hi-Fi · August 10, 2026 | Home Theater Hi-Fi |
| December 4, 2025 | BenQ W5850 review: a delight to use and a pleasure to watch What Hi-Fi? · December 4, 2025 | What Hi-Fi? |
Videos
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the W5850 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1–1.6:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
Use these to confirm a listing is this exact model. Any of them works at /p/{code}.
| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 🇺🇸 US | UPC | 840046052225 |
| MPN | W5850 | ||
| Standard | 🇪🇺 EU | EAN | 4718755096587 |
| MPN | 9H.R0G77.G8E |