BenQ W4100i vs BenQ W5800
Two of the home theater projectors in our best home theater projectors comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: 3,200 ANSI-lumen 4K LED cinema projector with four-way lens shift
Check price at AmazonBest for: 4K laser cinema projector with a 1.6x motorized zoom and no built-in speaker
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | BenQ W4100i | BenQ W5800 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightness (ISO or ANSI)White brightness the maker labels ISO 21118 or ANSI. Unlabelled or peak figures are quoted, not scored. Missing values take the category minimum. | 3200 lm | 2600 lm | 28% |
| Resolution classFour classes (computed) from the maker's resolution label: native 4K (including SXRD and D-ILA), 4K UHD including pixel-shift / 4K PRO-UHD, 1080p, and HD / WXGA. | 4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed) | 4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed) | 22% |
| Light-source lifeThe longest light-source life the maker lists, usually an Eco or laser rating. Missing values take the category minimum. | 30000 h | 25000 h | 12% |
| Optical zoomOptical zoom ratio from the official sheet. Digital-only zoom is shown as Not listed and is not scored. Missing values take the category minimum. | 1.3 × | 1.6 × | 12% |
| Lens shiftYes only when the maker lists lens shift. Unstated counts as no. | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| HDRYes when the maker lists HDR10, HLG, HDR10+ and/or Dolby Vision. Unstated counts as no. | Yes | Yes | 16% |
| Brightness (maker) | 3,200 ANSI lumens | 2,600 ANSI lumens | info |
| Resolution (maker) | 4K UHD (3840×2160) | 4K UHD (3840×2160) | info |
| Resolution class | 4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed) | 4K UHD class, including pixel-shift (computed) | info |
| Light source life (maker) | 30,000 hours (ECO, 4LED) | 25,000 hours (ECO, laser) | info |
| Throw ratio (maker) | 1.15–1.50 | 1.52–2.45 | info |
| Optical zoom | 1.3× optical | 1.6× optical | info |
| Lens shift | Vertical 0–60%, horizontal ±15% | Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±21% (motorized) | info |
| HDR (maker) | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Filmmaker Mode | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Filmmaker Mode | info |
| Light source | 4LED | Laser | info |
| Input lag (maker) | 6.5 ms at 1080p 240 Hz; 17.9 ms at 4K 60 Hz | Not listed | info |
| BeamPick score | 6.1/10 | 5.9/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
BenQ W4100i
Better published figure on: Brightness (ISO or ANSI), Light-source life.
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BenQ W5800
Better published figure on: Optical zoom.
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Verdict
Both are 4K UHD home-cinema DLP models with lens shift and HDR. The W4100i official sheet lists 3,200 ANSI lumens, 1.3× zoom, 30,000-hour life and a smart OS; the W5800 lists 2,600 ANSI lumens, 1.6× zoom, 25,000-hour life and 0 W built-in speakers.
- BenQ W4100i: BenQ: W4100i specifications
- BenQ W5800: BenQ: W5800 specifications