Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ W4100i Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black vs BenQ W5850 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 25identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • W4100i Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:3200 ANSI lumens
    • W5850 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:2600 ANSI lumens
  • Screen size compatibility
    • W4100i Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:2540 - 3810 mm (100 - 150")
    • W5850 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:3048 - 5080 mm (120 - 200")
  • Projection distance
    • W4100i Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:2.5 - 5 m
    • W5850 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:2.7 - 7.1 m
  • Horizontal scan range
    • W4100i Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:15 - 270 kHz
    • W5850 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:15 - 135 kHz
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • W4100i Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:-30 - 30°
    • W5850 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:-35 - 35°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • W4100i Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:-30 - 30°
    • W5850 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:-35 - 35°
  • Light source type
    • W4100i Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:LED
    • W5850 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:Laser
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • W4100i Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:30000 h
    • W5850 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D Black:25000 h

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Comparison of W4100i, W5850
80 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3200 ANSI lumens2600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionUHD 4K (3840x2160)UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)3000000:13000000:1
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers2540 - 3810 mm (100 - 150")3048 - 5080 mm (120 - 200")
Projection distanceDiffers2.5 - 5 m2.7 - 7.1 m
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers15 - 270 kHz15 - 135 kHz
Vertical scan range23 - 240 Hz23 - 240 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-30 - 30°-35 - 35°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-30 - 30°-35 - 35°
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffersLEDLaser
Service life of light source20000 h20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs30000 h25000 h
Lamps quantityKnown for one4 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one17.02 (Wide)~22.21(Tele)Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one1.8 - 2.25Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers1.3:11.6:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.15 ~ 1.501.0~1.5, Max: 1.0~1.6
Horizontal lens shift range-15 - 15%-15 - 15%
Vertical lens shift rangeDiffers0 - 60%-50 - 50%
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0%
Video1 differ
Full HDYesYes
3DYesYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one640 x 480 (VGA), 3840 x 2160Unknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesDiffersBright cinemaBright cinema, Cinema, DCI-P3
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers42
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0b/2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI Quick SwitchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portYesYes
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
3D sync portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Smart TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Features1 differ
Noise level30 dB30 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB28 dB
Operating system installedKnown for oneAndroid TVUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system versionKnown for one11Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersYesNo
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningHome cinemaHome cinema
Product colourBlackBlack
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs330 W380 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Cord lengthDiffers3 m1.8 m
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers6.1 kg10.5 kg
WidthDiffers420.5 mm525.2 mm
DepthDiffers312.1 mm392.2 mm
HeightDiffers135.3 mm145.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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