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BenQ · W5800

W5800

A 2,600-lumen 4K DLP laser with motorized 1.6x optics and factory-calibrated wide color for dedicated rooms
Market statusCurrent premium long-throw 4K laser DLP projectorChecked Aug 15
Reference price$5,999 current U.S. referenceCurrent BenQ premium cinema market
Product cyclecurrentRelease history under review
EvidenceWell supported5 publishers · 3 independent
Next full checkAug 22, 2026Price checks run sooner
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Ready to buy

Confirm the exact machine and complete setup

The retained reference is $5,999 current U.S. reference. The final screen, calibration and mount are separate. Confirm the current configuration, included parts, support path, return terms and the work that must be preserved before ordering.

Buying stageMarket familiarity
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Current market

The facts that change the ownership choice

Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.

QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis

Current price

$5,999 current U.S. reference

The final screen, calibration and mount are separate. Confirm the checkout price and package before paying.

Checked todayDirect source1 evidence item

Market branch

Premium long-throw DLP cinema
Checked todayOur synthesis2 evidence items

Purchase boundary

Its wide throw and motorized lens suit a permanent room, while single-chip DLP behavior and dark-scene contrast remain personal comparison points
Checked todayOur synthesis2 evidence items

Imaging

Single-chip DLP 4K UHD
Checked todayDirect source2 evidence items

Brightness

2,600 ANSI lumens
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Color

100% DCI-P3 retained coverage
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Lens

Motorized 1.6x zoom and two-axis shift
Checked todayDirect source2 evidence items

Current verdict

The premium color-calibrated DLP

W5800 fits a dedicated cinema whose buyer values precise wide color and flexible optics without paying for native-4K LCOS panels.

Checked todayOur synthesis7 evidence items
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Other paths

The alternatives change what the W5800 is worth

These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.

01lower upfront

BenQ

W4100i

$2,999 current U.S. reference
Best fit
Midrange bright-room DLP cinema
Tradeoff
The value depends on tolerance for DLP rainbow artifacts, limited motorization and 4K60 rather than assuming every 4K input is displayed at that frame rate
Open the source
02premium

Sony

VPL-XW5000ES

$5,999.99 current direct
Best fit
Entry native-4K dedicated theater
Tradeoff
Its manual lens and lack of lens memories matter for scope screens, while room darkness and screen size decide whether 2,000 lumens is sufficient
Open the source
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What changed

The product has a history

Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.

  1. notable

    Current market position retained

    W5800 was checked against its manufacturer record, the current category collection and the nearest ownership alternatives.

Price record

The price history starts here

Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.

  1. $5,999 current U.S. reference

    Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture

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Owner experience

What repeats after the purchase

Owner discussion repeatedly returns to rainbow artifacts, calibrated lumens and lens memory behavior rather than specifications alone.

These are self-reported experiences from a changing mix of owners, conditions and software versions. They identify questions to test, not a failure rate.
SignalWhat owners reportOur readEvidence

Rainbow artifacts, calibrated lumens and lens memory behavior

Owners repeatedly report on firmware, HDMI handshake, panel alignment, lens memory, fan modes, HDR settings, screen pairing, sample variation and service after long hours.

Compare motion, credits and dark material in person and verify the final throw before choosing it as a native-panel alternative.

1 evidence record
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Sources

Why we believe the current view

The page separates what a source states directly from what we conclude across sources.

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W5800 product recordBenQ · identity

BenQ identifies W5800 as a 2,600-lumen 4K DLP laser with motorized 1.6x optics and factory-calibrated wide color for dedicated rooms

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W5800 current offerBenQ · price

$5,999 current U.S. reference was retained from the current manufacturer or authorized-market record with package and availability qualifications kept visible.

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W5800 support and specificationsBenQ · specification

BenQ publishes setup, compatibility or service material that makes this purchase boundary explicit: Its wide throw and motorized lens suit a permanent room, while single-chip DLP behavior and dark-scene contrast remain personal comparison points

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Current home-theater projector databaseProjectorCentral · price

The current market spans lamp and solid-state light, 3LCD, DLP and LCOS-style imagers, fixed and interchangeable lenses, long throw and UST, and prices from living-room models to custom cinema systems.

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Current projector reviews and measurementsProjectorCentral · specification

Independent reviews measure brightness, color, contrast, input behavior, throw and setup and distinguish a dedicated dark-room projector from a bright lifestyle model.

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Current projector reviewsAVForums · consensus

Calibrated review work keeps screen size, room reflections, HDR tone mapping, motion, lens behavior and gaming input support visible beside manufacturer ratings.

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Digital projector ownership discussionsAVS Forum · consensus

Owners repeatedly report on firmware, HDMI handshake, panel alignment, lens memory, fan modes, HDR settings, screen pairing, sample variation and service after long hours.

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W4100i alternative recordBenQ · alternative

W4100i represents the midrange bright-room dlp cinema branch at $2,999 current U.S. reference.

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VPL-XW5000ES alternative recordSony · alternative

VPL-XW5000ES represents the entry native-4k dedicated theater branch at $5,999.99 current direct.

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Open Sony

The manufacturer record, current market collection, support material and independent category evidence were checked on August 15, 2026. The checkout package and regional support path still need verification. Owner reports are retained as bounded experience, not a reliability rate.

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